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Volunteers Needed for DeafTax!

RespondBy | Dec.16, 2011 | Filed in: Headlines,Resource Center

With Tax season quickly approaching, the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and IRS are partnering to offer Free Tax Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. In order for us to be successful, we need volunteers fluent in American Sign Langauge (ASL). The volunteers are asked to participated in a tax training course and take the test to become a certified tax preparer.

The training will be:
Wednesday and Thursday, Janaury 18 & 19, 2012
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Location: Metropoltian Multi-Service Center
1475 W. Gray St.
Houston, TX 77019
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Bayou City Performing Arts Concerts

RespondBy | Nov.27, 2011 | Filed in: Articles,Headlines

Starting with Christmas performance “Houston Holiday Hoedown” December 20,
2011

Tickets have been discounted for deaf attendees to $30.00 in package type C
package for the Bayou City Chorale. (This is single tickets only)

Please mark your purchase form with Deaf and place Zee Broussard’s name on
it also; this will ensure that your tickets will be discounted and placed In
the right section. continue »

UPDATED- ASL FILMS – Versa Effect

RespondBy | Oct.10, 2011 | Filed in: Activities,Headlines

Synopsis: From their childhood years to working at a Deaf school in Texas, Jackie and Seth have always love to…HATE each other! The fact that they are working closely in the same school did not help matters. For all their bad blood with each other, something bad had happened to them: their bodies have been switched! What follows is a series of laugh-a-minute hijinks as Jackie and Seth struggle to get back to their bodies. Because of that, they have no choice but to work together in order to save themselves. With time running out, Jackie and Seth must find a way to get back in their bodies before they get stuck in the opposite sex of bodies forever! Versa Effect is the first comedy film directed by the venerable Mark Wood. Versa Effect is filmed in the vein of Freaky Friday that will be enjoyed by everyone of all ages! continue »

Deaf Texas Cruise!

RespondBy | Oct.10, 2011 | Filed in: Activities,Articles,Headlines

We are having a large deaf cruise next August 26, 2012 at Galveston, TX. Perfect place for all deaf Texans – the ship is closer to your home! You don’t need an airplane ticket to go there – save money – wow! We will sail on the new ship “CARNIVAL MAGIC” for a week to Western Caribbean. Starting price from $548 per person.

Go to our website for more information. Everyone is welcome! Attached file is PDF. format flyer to pass out to your family and friend. Spread the words! We would LOVE to have deaf people from Texas!

Gina Davis
Great Deaf Vacations
www.greatdeafvacations.com

Carnival Magic Flyer 2012 PDF.pdf (790 KB)

GHDC 2nd Annual Awards / Banquet Night – UPDATE

RespondBy | Aug.08, 2011 | Filed in: Headlines

Greater Houston Deaf Connection is proud to host the 2nd Annual Deaf Awareness Banquet Night. Buffet dinner will be served, as well we will be recognizing contributing members/organizations from the Greater Houston area. GHDC is also proud to bring in New York City’s own ASL Performer – Doug Ridloff to perform for us during this event.

To gather more information in regards to the event – stop by http://www.deafhouston.org/ghdc-banquet/

Tickets are selling at $60.00 per person – please RSVP by September 28th, 2011. So buy your tickets soon!  We still have TICKETS available for this fantastic event!  Don’t miss out!
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2nd Annual GHDC Awards/Banquet Night

Are you ready for an evening of recognition and awards?  Are you ready to watch a deaf performer perform at the event!  Well that is what we have in the store for you!  Greater Houston Deaf Connections is proud to host the 2nd annual Deaf Awareness Awards/Banquet Night on October 1, 2011!  We have some exciting times lined up!  We will have a buffet style meal, then recognize individuals, organizations within the Greater Houston area – (based on YOUR submissions not ours!).   And then we will have a performance from Doug Ridloff – a deaf ASL performer who has traveled all over America with his act! continue »

Recruiting new contestants…

RespondBy | May.31, 2011 | Filed in: Articles,Headlines

Guess what!! We are still recruiting new contestants. The deadline has been extended to June 17, 2011.

The Miss Deaf Texas Ambassador program is not a beauty pageant, but a tradition that has been going on for 35 years providing a forum for the Deaf Texas ladies to express their opinions, talent and intelligence. It will be a positive experience for the deaf and hearing community to enjoy watching the program. The winner of the Miss Deaf Texas title will be awarded the Tara McAvoy Scholarship of $1000.00.
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HPD in Hot Pursuit of Accessible Communications

RespondBy | May.09, 2011 | Filed in: Articles,Headlines

April 2011 – Deaf Link, a Texas-based accessible communications company, is pleased to recognize the Houston Police Department for providing video remote interpreting (VRI) technology for ASL users in the city of Houston. This addition of VRI along with existing community interpreting agreements provides the HPD and Houston residents with a cost effective and time efficient solution in providing ASL accessibility.

Houston is the nation’s 4th largest city, with over two million residents. continue »

Keith Wann One Man Show! brought to you by GHID and GHDC

RespondBy | Mar.15, 2011 | Filed in: Articles,Headlines

Greater Houston Deaf Connections and Greater Houston Interpreters for the Deaf have teamed up to bring you Keith Wann One Man Show.

Come and enjoy a night of storytelling and Deaf Culture. Laugh with Keith as he takes you on a hilarious “visual” journey to describe his childhood experiences. Come learn about the Deaf and Hearing Worlds and how they often clash with the help of a mischievous child of deaf adults… continue »

GHID WORKSHOP Ethical Considerations: Interpersonal Abuse and Individuals Who Are Deaf

RespondBy | Jan.17, 2011 | Filed in: Headlines,Interpreter

Our presenters from Safe Place and Advocacy, Inc have designed a full day of training for ASL interpreters. The training will provide interpreters an opportunity to learn more about the dynamics of violence perpetrated against Deaf individuals. In addition, the effects of these dynamics on the interpreter when called to situations involving sexual or domestic violence will also be addressed. This training will support participants in applying the interpreter Code of Ethics in situations encountered when responding to incidences of domestic and sexual violence. Attorneys with Advocacy, Inc. will co-facilitate continue »

Mission Hearts – Volunteers Needed

RespondBy | Dec.27, 2010 | Filed in: Community,Headlines,Support

Mission Hearts (an outreach of Mission United Methodist Church) is returning for our fourth visit to Haiti in less than a year. Our work is primary with the deaf and disabled in the capitol of Port au Prince, where over 1 million 300,000 are still living in tents, many of which after a year are falling apart.

We will be working at the deaf camp where 400 are struggling to survive with food supplies running out and cholera has now taken the life of one deaf camp member. We will also be providing medical care at St. Vincent’s school for the deaf and handicapped as well as working with the teachers and students. continue »

Deaf Texas Pageant

1 CommentBy | Nov.16, 2010 | Filed in: Headlines

The Texas Association for the Deaf and Miss Deaf Texas Committee are proud to announce that Houston is the city where Miss Deaf Texas pageant will take place on July 19-23, 2011! Please let Amanda Tuite know if you are interested in sponsoring the Miss Deaf Texas pageant. Mrstuite@comcast.net

MissDeafTexasAnnouncementBlack2011.doc (64 KB)

Deaf Awareness Week NEEDS You!

1 CommentBy | Jul.21, 2010 | Filed in: Headlines

Are you a deaf individual who grew up from a different culture?  From another country?  If so – please contact us at daw@deafhouston.org.   We are looking for individuals who come from different backgrounds who can present what their deaf culture is like.  So if you have something you would like to share please contact us.  The event would be on Monday – September 13, 2010.

Deaf Awareness Week Meeting – July 17, 2010

RespondBy | Jul.07, 2010 | Filed in: Headlines

Our next meeting will be on July 17th at the Multipurpose Center off West Grey – address is 1475 West Gray Houston, Texas 77019. The meeting will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We have less than 2 months left until Deaf Awareness Week! See you there!

Billy Koch – DAW 2010 Chairperson

DAW 2010 Meeting – June 26th 10am – 12pm

1 CommentBy | Jun.17, 2010 | Filed in: Headlines,News

Our third meeting of the year to prepare for DAW 2010 will be held at Houston Community College – San Jacinto Building 2nd floor, Suite L321 from 10am to 12pm. on June 26th (Saturday).

If you are interested in volunteering and assisting please feel free to show up the meeting, or email us at daw@deafhouston.org.  We’re looking forward to making 2010 a successful DAW event!  And we can’t do it WITHOUT you! continue »

Deaf Awareness Week 2010 – Meeting May 22nd 10am – 12pm

RespondBy | May.12, 2010 | Filed in: Headlines

Our second meeting of the year to prepare for DAW 2010 will be held at Metropolitian Multi-Services Center from 10am to 12pm. in Classroom #2 on May 22nd (Saturday).

If you are interested in volunteering and assisting please feel free to show up the meeting, or email us at daw@deafhouston.org.  We’re looking forward to making 2010 a successful DAW event!  And we can’t do it WITHOUT you! continue »

Tax Deduction on Business Travel – Howard Knight

RespondBy | Feb.24, 2010 | Filed in: Business/Money,Headlines

Summer is coming and perhaps you are ready to mix your winter-weary business travel with some pleasure for the summer. To keep things simple and in tax compliance with IRS tax reporting, here are some tips on what is tax deductible and what is not.

The IRS allows ordinary and necessary travel expenses related to business. This means your business expenses should take a direct route to the primary purpose of your business trip. Overnight accommodations should be at a comfortable place such as a hotel or conference retreat. continue »

New Directions for Houston Deaf Forum

3 CommentsBy | Feb.17, 2010 | Filed in: Headlines

As some of you know Brad Porche and myself had been looking into trying to help the Houston Community to try to establish a Deaf Center.  And during our efforts of trying to set up the center we have crossed paths with different organizations that do provide services.  

Now with due respect, with the current economy, with the government cutting their spending, organizations are donating less and less to the non-profit organizations.   Agencies/Non-Profit organizations are closing all over the U.S. we feel that it would not be feasible to try to establish a center at this time.   Even though continue »

CANCELLED – 2nd Houston Deaf Forum Meeting – Feb 27th

1 CommentBy | Jan.11, 2010 | Filed in: Headlines

Mark your calendar folks, there will be a 2nd Houston Deaf Forum meeting on February 27th from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Location will be held at Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library (Conference room – upstairs) 4100 Montrose, Houston, TX 77006.

The agenda will involve establishing an organization that will become a better voice, unity and advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing citizen of Houston and areas. Use the power of networking tools and spread the word so we can establish Deaf Resource Center. For detailed information on the agenda… continue »

Define your own reputation or let others define it for you…

6 CommentsBy | Nov.23, 2009 | Filed in: Blogs,Headlines

No matter what reputation we uphold, people like you and me will always pass some kind of judgment. If you, by any small chance, believe that you do not judge, then you are simply a hypocrite, in denial, ignorant and/or delusional. Every history, media, and social aspect have proved time after time that we ALL pass some kind of judgment towards people. Don’t believe me? Then read on…

Judgment and reputation are two words that constantly revolve around us. There’s no way to avoid it continue »

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