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Diabetes Workshop Session

RespondBy Incognito | Feb.01, 2012 | Filed in: Health,Support

Attention: Diabetics and those with family members with Diabetes. The Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center will be having their 2nd in a series of five, Diabetic Management Work Shops. continue »

PERFORMANCE INTERPRETING WORKSHOP

RespondBy Incognito | Jan.30, 2012 | Filed in: Articles,Support

If you are an interpreter or Deaf performer and love music, you need to join us for an incredible musical interpreting workshop right here in Houston! The event is March 9th & 10th. continue »

HBDA Present Deaf Black History Month ~February 11,2012

RespondBy TDOMF | Jan.30, 2012 | Filed in: Community

HOUSTON BLACK DEAF ADVOCATES PRESENTS: HBDA invites you to our special Black History Month event on February 11, 2012. We will have speakers to share their admiration for achievements of deaf & hearing Black people. We hope that you can join us. Bring your family, friends, and classmates to celebrate with us. We will have prizes – DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!
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What is DARS All About?

1 CommentBy Incognito | Jan.24, 2012 | Filed in: Articles,Resource Center

Career & Recovery Resources (CRR), along with DARS, will be hosting a presentation on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 at 1:30. The presentation will be located at 2525 San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77002 in the CRR building. Dylan Westbury and Alan Morton will be the speakers. For more information, contact Kathy Walters at kathy.walters@careerandrecovery.org

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Sign Language Women’s Bible Study

RespondBy Incognito | Jan.24, 2012 | Filed in: Community,Support

This is a FREE sign language women’s Bible study and all are welcome! We will meet for 12 weeks on Wednesdays from Jan. 25th – April 18th (with a week off for Spring Break on Wed. March 14th). We will meet from 7:00-9:00 pm. The location is at Lone Star College-CyFair, ART 204, 9191 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433. Here is a map: http://lonestar.edu/maps-cyfair.htm continue »

Haiti Mission Trip Opportunity Updated

RespondBy Incognito | Jan.16, 2012 | Filed in: Articles,Community

DATE: June 17-25,2012

Mission Team Leadership Class / Infant-care workshop/Sign Musical Program/Painting/Gardens

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HBDA GENERAL MEETING

RespondBy Incognito | Jan.16, 2012 | Filed in: Community

HBDA wants to wish you all a great 2012, hoping it will bring peace, joy, health, and good fortune to your family.

We would like to invite you to the HBDA meeting on January 21 from 2pm-4pm. Please support HBDA. We look forwards to having a Black History event in February. continue »

Cochlear Implant Health Seminar

RespondBy Incognito | Jan.12, 2012 | Filed in: Articles,Community

This is an article about a Cochlear Implant recipient (Teri Wathen) and free Hearing Health Seminar – http://www.hearinghealthseminar.com/2012/01/texan-groundbreaker/
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Deaf Dogs Rock

RespondBy Incognito | Jan.04, 2012 | Filed in: Articles,Community

We have many deaf dogs who need homes of folks who can understand them and also train them in ASL commands. Many of our dogs listed are in the state of TX. Maybe with your network you can help folks to find the perfect dog for them. Our website is www.deafdogsrock.com

We also have great articles on everything deaf dog. Thank you – Christina Lee – http://deafdogsrock.com/adoptable-deaf-dogs

Volunteers Needed for DeafTax!

RespondBy Incognito | 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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Public Videophones at City of Houston facilities

RespondBy Incognito | Dec.04, 2011 | Filed in: Community

The City of Houston’s Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and Communication Service for the Deaf (C-S-D) have partnered to provide videophones for the deaf and hard of hearing at city facilities. The videophones offers: point-to-point, Video Relay Service Calls and IP Relay. continue »

Mission Hearts’ Website

RespondBy Incognito | Nov.17, 2011 | Filed in: Community

Mission Hearts’ website has been moved! Old website address – http://www.missionumc.com/missionhearts.html is no longer available. Mission Hearts’ new website is www.missionheartserves.com

Please check the latest update! Can’t go but want to help and donate? There is a new “Donation” section on the website! Any questions, please feel free to contact Dee Mathes at hands@pinncom.com or/and Nicole Zatzkin at NicoleZatzkin@gmail.com.

Wonderland: A Night of Discovery with Dionysus

RespondBy Incognito | Nov.10, 2011 | Filed in: Activities,Support

Please help bring Texas’ only fully inclusive theater to Discovery Green by making a pledge at Kickstarter. continue »

Christmas Banquet

RespondBy Incognito | Nov.07, 2011 | Filed in: Activities,Community

Come and enjoy fun, fellowship, and food! Free admission and drawing for the prizes! Deaf Evangelist Wesley Swanson will speak on The Christmas Story.
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Food Drive Need Your Support – LBDCC

RespondBy Incognito | Nov.01, 2011 | Filed in: Articles,Support

Our organization will be holding a food drive beginning November 3, 2011 through January 3, 2012 to help support the Food Pantry of the Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center. continue »

A Special Announcement

RespondBy Incognito | Nov.01, 2011 | Filed in: Activities,Community

Shirley Allen and Regina Grant will share their experiences about their trip to the National Black Deaf Advocates conference in North Carolina. NBDA Conference was held in Charlotte, NC last July 26-31, 2011. continue »

Mission Hearts – Update

RespondBy Incognito | Oct.27, 2011 | Filed in: Community,Support

Strengthen, empower, and improve the lives of deaf and disabled individuals in times of disasters or where ever there is a need around the world. continue »

Mission Service-Haiti Deaf

RespondBy Incognito | Oct.27, 2011 | Filed in: Community

Teens ages 15 to 17 will be allowed to serve. Students 15 to 17 must have a signed parental permission form and a letter of recommendation from their pastor or youth leader. Students ages 13 to 14 will be allowed to serve. Students 13-14 may travel/serve with the mission team but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. continue »

Sign Language for Babies and Toddlers

RespondBy Incognito | Oct.20, 2011 | Filed in: Community,Life Skills

The Signing Time Academy is a global network of Certified Instructors who offer community sign language classes based on the award-winning Signing Time products. As an instructor in Houston I sell Signing Time products locally, making it easy and convenient for others to expand their Signing Time DVD library. continue »

My World Stage by Bernard Bragg

RespondBy Incognito | Oct.10, 2011 | Filed in: Activities,Community

Bernard Bragg performs in American Sign Language “My World Stage” with voice interpretation continue »