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ADA Training at Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center

RespondBy Longster | Feb.28, 2010 | Filed in: Training

Deaf and HoH consumers say
“doctor say no. can’t afford interpreter”
“i stay hosptial. i wait for interpreter show up. no interpreter”
“i not want argue with doctor. i see primary doctor will get interpreter”
“Hey, this doctor refused to provide me an interpreter simple because I can read and write. This is serious medical appointment. I need an interpreter. What do I need to do?”
“doctor say bring my mom or family help interpret”
“got email from employer say I have job interview. he not know I am deaf. Do do”
“what does essential functions mean for the job with or w/o reasonable accommodations? continue »

DHHS Open House

1 CommentBy Longster | Feb.17, 2010 | Filed in: Support

Come join us and see what’s new at Career & Recovery Resources! Free refreshments and presentation provided by ZVRS! continue »

Deaf Rights Training

1 CommentBy Longster | Feb.15, 2010 | Filed in: Support

Monthly Schedule
March 3, 2010 ~“What is the American with Disabilities Act?”
April 7th, 2010~ “ADA- Title I Employment”
May 5th, 2010~ “What is Reasonable Accommodation?”
June 2, 2010 ~“When to Disclose Your Disability”
July 7, 2010~”When do I Need an Interpreter for my Workplace?”
August 4th, 2010 ~”Hearing VS Deaf Culture- Communication Strategies” continue »

CANCELLED – HBDA Deaf & Black Culture Workshop

RespondBy Longster | Feb.09, 2010 | Filed in: Community

Come and enjoy a workshop presented by various members of the Black Deaf Community. Presenters from various back- grounds will explore the journey of Black Deaf people for the last 50 years, 1960-2010. continue »

Houston Black Deaf Advocates General Meeting Feb 20th & Mar 13th

1 CommentBy Longster | Feb.05, 2010 | Filed in: Community

Houston Black Deaf Advocates is having a general meeting at Houston Public Library located at Montrose, 4100 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006 on February 20th and March 13th. For more information, please contact Margo continue »

Reminder-Deaf Task Force for Emergency Preparedness

RespondBy Longster | Jan.20, 2010 | Filed in: Resource Center, Support

Houston Quarterly General Meeting. A special combined meeting will be held this month for all Workgroups and General meeting members. The goal is to share information on Workgroup activities, discuss issues, and decide Deaf Task Force business this Saturday, Jan 23rd, 2010. continue »

Leglislative Forum planned for Houston – GHID

RespondBy Longster | Jan.07, 2010 | Filed in: Interpreter, News

Greater Houston Interpreters for the Deaf (GHID) is hosting a Legislative Forum on January 16, 2010. Presented by Billy Collins, this workshop is a reprise of the forum held in San Antonio in 2009. continue »

Deaf Argentine dogo needs a yard!! – Pearland

RespondBy Longster | Jan.06, 2010 | Filed in: Support

I have an 8 month old Argentine Dogo mix i’m having to get rid of. She is super sweet and loves to play but our one bedroom apartment is not enough for her. She really needs to be somewhere with a yard. She loves to run! She is deaf but it doesn’t seem to phase her much. She does not get spooked and is not skittish because of it. continue »

Houston Black Deaf Advocates General Meeting

RespondBy Longster | Dec.22, 2009 | Filed in: Community

Houston Black Deaf Advocates is having a general meeting at Houston Public Library located at Montrose, 4100 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006 on January 9th, 2009. For more information, please contact Margo continue »

Deaf Dog Needs Experienced Home / Foster – The Woodlands area

RespondBy Longster | Dec.15, 2009 | Filed in: Support

This is Max. He is a foster from MCAS. He always sat in his kennel very strangely and had the reputation for not minding and being timid. He has been there since July. I brought him home to foster and it didn’t take long to figure out that he is deaf. continue »