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Deaf Positive Interaction Program 8/3/10

Incognito — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:49:00 +0000

The Houston Police Department Deaf Positive Interaction Program (PIP) meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd at 7:30 PM at Woodhaven Deaf Baptist Church (9920 Long Point). The topic for the month will be “Railroad Safety, Advance Warning Signs for the Deaf”, presented by Officer Jack Hanagriff.

Door Prizes!! ASL and Captioning available!

If anyone wants to volunteer to bring a dish or refreshments, please contact Officer James Sobota at James.Sobota@cityofhouston.net.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Office James Sobota at James.Sobota@cityofhouston.net
TDD: (713) 308-9071
Voice: (713) 308-9079
Woodhaven Deaf Baptist Church
9920 Long Point
Houston, TX 77055

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

A.H.A.S.: Emergency Preparedness Workshop – July 31,2010

Billy Koch — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:10:18 +0000

Deaf Link will share more about: Accessible Hazard Alert System™ (AHAS) & Accessible Hazard Alert System™ – Individual Notification (AHAS-IN)

Location: Houston TransStar
6922 Katy Road
Houston, TX 77024
(Transit: Old Katy Road/Hempstead Road, #20, 36, 85)

Time: 10:30 am to 12:00 noon:
(Refreshments from 10:30 to 11 am; provided by Deaf Link)

Presentations By:
**Deaf Link
**Harris County Office of Emergency Management
**Neighborhood Centers
This workshop will be offered in ASL; CART is available by request only; deadline to request CART is July 24th

For more information please contact me MikeH@DeafLink.com

Are You Ready for Evacuation?

Billy Koch — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:01:26 +0000

Deaf Task Force for Emergency Preparedness presents “Are you Ready for Evacuation?” Come on Over to

The Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center
9920 Long Point Rd
Houston, TX 77055
Tuesday, July 13
1pm to 3pm

Career Recovery & Resources
2525 San Jacinto
Houston, TX 77002
Wednesday, July 21
1:30pm to 3:30pm

For more information, contact David S. Bass at
832-413-6266 or davidsbass67@hotmail.com

Mayor Parker to attend Deaf PIP meeting

Incognito — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:15:06 +0000

The Houston Police Department Deaf Positive Interaction Program (PIP) meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 6 at 7:30 PM at Woodhaven Deaf Baptist Church (9920 Long Point). Jeff Anderson, Executive Director of Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, will speak about the deaf initiatives MOPD has been focusing on throughout the city.

Special Guest: Mayor Annise Parker
Mayor Parker is now attending PIP sessions throughout the city. She has chosen to come to the Deaf PIP meeting as her first one. Let us welcome her.

Please come to this meeting to hear about the work the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities has been doing for the deaf community. If anyone wants to volunteer to bring a dish or refreshments, please contact Officer James Sobota at James.Sobota@cityofhouston.net.

If you ahve any questions or concerns, please contact Office James Sobota at James.Sobota@cityofhouston.net
TDD: (713) 308-9071
Voice: (713) 308-9079
Woodhaven Deaf Baptist Church
9920 Long Point
Houston, TX 77055

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Professionalism & Development of Interpreters

Incognito — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:31:14 +0000

Please join us for CPC: 2/7={2,7} as we explore professionalism & development of Interpreters as it applies to Industry Standards.

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
8:30am-3:30pm
Location:
14550 Torrey Chase Blvd., Suite 230
Houston, TX 77014
and
6655 First Park Ten, Suite 230
San Antonio, TX 78213

RSVP by July 26th, 2010
281.914.4892 or mail

Cost $30.00

LBDCC Classes & Services

Incognito — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:16:04 +0000

Come take some of these classes/services offered by The Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center (LBDCC)!

Here are the classes/services that are being offered:
- New Life Deaf Recovery
- Holy Grounds Coffee House & Deaf Theater
- Computer Training
- Life Management Skills Training
- GED Preparation classes
- International Deaf Services
- Sign Language Training
- HIV/AIDS Education Workshops
- Budget Counseling
- ASLE
- Driver Education Training and Driver License Testing
- Counseling
- Food & Clothing Services
- Computer Repair
- Legal Assistance and advice

More information can be found on LBDCC Brochure (PDF).

If you want to volunteer at LBDCC such as teacher, secretary, cleaning, Coffee House/MPC, contact:

David S. Bass
http://lillianbearddeafcenter.org/
832.413.6266
davidsbass67@hotmail.com

Houston Black Deaf Advocate – 6th Annual Cajun Crawfish Boil

Incognito — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:19:10 +0000

Houston Black Deaf Advocate,Inc Welcomes You to Our 6th Annual Cajun Crawfish Boil. Come One, Come All, Bring Your Family And Friends

Contact info:
Margo

Website:
www.hbda.org/

VP No:
832 431 3781

Members: $6.00 per Plate + Drink
Non – Members: $8.00 Plate + Drink
Children will have Hamburgers or Hot Dogs

$1.00 Water
$ .50 Sodas

When:
June 19th, 2010
10 am til ?

Where:
MacGregor Park
5225 Calhoun Street
Houston, TX 77021

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Positive Interaction Program

Incognito — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:30:00 +0000

The Houston Police Department is hosting the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Positive Interaction Program. Special Presentation from City of Houston Council Member Brenda Stardig. CM Stardig has a special interest with the deaf community and is fluent in ASL.

Where:
Woodhaven Deaf Baptist Church
9920 Long Point
Houston 77055

When:
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM

Door Prizes! ASL Interpreters & Captioning provided!

If anyone wants to volunteer to bring food or drinks, please e-mail james.sobota@cityofhouston.net

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Officer James Sobota:
TDD: (713) 308-9071
Voice: (713) 308-9079
Fax: (713) 308-9073
E-mail: james.sobota@cityofhouston.net

Workshop: Independent Contractor & Sticky Terp Situations

Longster — Mon, 10 May 2010 11:55:47 +0000

The Greater Houston Interpreters for the Deaf is presenting “OIC – Operating as an Independent Contractor” on Saturday May 22, 2010 from 9am – noon. “This workshop will teach you the rights and responsibilities of the independent contract interpreter. Participants will learn about establishing rates, policies, customer service and more.”

Scripts – Ever wished you had a “Book of Scripts” for those sticky interpreting situations? This workshop will guide you in developing a “book of scripts” for practicing diplomacy and excellent customer service in general business practice as well as sticky and surprising ethical situations.

Presented by Cindy Barnett, these workshops carry a combined total of 0.7 CEUs and a wealth of very useful information for all interpreters.

For more information, click here: http://ghid.tsid.org/

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Emergency Preparedness Meeting 5/10/10

Incognito — Tue, 04 May 2010 12:36:23 +0000

There is a Deaf Task Force for Emergency Preparedness general meeting this Monday, May 10th, 2010 starting at 6:00pm.

General Meeting

Date: Monday, May 10, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm

Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center – Houston, Texas

Holy Ground Coffee House

You can bring potluck food if you want to share with us!

Contact David S. Bass at davidsbass67@hotmail.com

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