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HBDA Present Deaf Black History Month ~February 11,2012

RespondBy | 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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Sign Language Women’s Bible Study

RespondBy | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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

Public Videophones at City of Houston facilities

RespondBy | 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 | 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.

Christmas Banquet

RespondBy | 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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A Special Announcement

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

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

HCIL workshop for Youth with Hearing Disabilities

RespondBy | Oct.06, 2011 | Filed in: Community

Good morning: I am Darla Connor, Independent Living Specialist for Deaf Services for the Houston Center for Independent Living (HCIL). HCIL is a self-help, self-advocacy organization for people with disabilities. HCIL is observing America’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. continue »

It’s almost MAGIC time!

RespondBy | Oct.03, 2011 | Filed in: Articles,Community

The Matt Morgan Magic Show is coming to Houston and they will be performing on Sunday at the Woodhaven Baptist Deaf Church starting at 4 PM, so come early and grab a seat! A portion of the proceeds will go to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Dept. at Career & Recovery Resources, Inc. and the Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center. continue »

Public access Channel Calling you!

RespondBy | Sep.27, 2011 | Filed in: Community

Hello, I am Tiffanie Johnson, I currently work for a public access channel right here in Houston.. I am looking for Deaf and HOH entertainers, educators, informers and everything that falls into the category of Deaf/HOH information on our channel Houston Media Source. continue »

CRR Welcomes New Deaf Computer Instructor/Employment Specialist

RespondBy | Sep.18, 2011 | Filed in: Community

The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services at Career and Recovery Resources is pleased to announce the newest staff member, Chris Orta. Chris, who has a Master’s Degree from Lamar University, is excited to be a part of the team. He encourages deaf and hard of hearing individuals seeking employment or computer classes to give him a call.

ComputerLiteraryFlyer.pdf (169 KB)

University of Houston Welcomes New Faculty – ASL Interpreting Program

RespondBy | Sep.01, 2011 | Filed in: Articles,Community

The University of Houston – ASL Interpreting Program (BA Degree) would like to announce the following new full-time Professors effective Fall 2011: continue »

The Abilities Expo is Returning to Houston!

RespondBy | Aug.24, 2011 | Filed in: Articles,Community

Free Admission! If interested in attending a workshop, please visit the link provided to request an ASL interpreter: http://www.abilitiesexpo.com/houston/asl_interpreter.html For more information, go to: www.abilitiesexpo.com continue »

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