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Houston Black Deaf Advocates General Meeting

RespondBy Incognito | Apr.04, 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 April 10, May 8, and June 12 from 2pm to 4pm for each meeting. For more information, please contact Margo continue »

Celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

RespondBy Incognito | Apr.03, 2010 | Filed in: Community

Come celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Northeast Houston Baptist Church (NEHBC) in Humble, TX will have a sign language interpreter for Easter Sunday and for the month of April and May 2010. continue »

Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities

RespondBy Longster | Mar.19, 2010 | Filed in: News,Support

One of the important functions that The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities is charged to do in its enabling law is to make recommendations to the Governor and legislature each biennium on continue »

Community Outreach Request for Interpreters

RespondBy Incognito | Mar.17, 2010 | Filed in: Support

Wanted: Qualified Interpreters who are willing and able to donate some time to a good cause. Please see the email below my signature, and the attached flier about two Hurricane Recovery events that have been specifically planned to reach out to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The two events are scheduled for Friday afternoons & evenings and Saturdays, March 19 – 20 (at Woodhaven Baptist Deaf Church in Houston) and March 26-27 (at the Baytown Community Center). continue »

Hurricane Ike Recovery Fair D/HH Outreach Event

1 CommentBy Incognito | Mar.10, 2010 | Filed in: Hurricane,Support

Stay Connected Texas Ike Recovery Fair – Deaf & Hearing impaired outreach Event
Are you still trying to recover from Hurricane Ike? Hope is Now in Your Neighborhood. If you live in Harris County, have ongoing needs caused by Ike, and are not receiving rental help from a Disaster Housing Assistance Program, you can sign up for services at a: Stay Connected Texas Ike Recovery Fair continue »

Big Garage Sale at Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center

1 CommentBy Incognito | Mar.10, 2010 | Filed in: Support

HEY Ya’ll!! If ya’ll got some “extra” stuffs sitting in your garage or attic for so long and want to donate to our BIG Garage Sale at Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center and Woodhaven to support Deaf Task Force for Emergency Preparedness!! continue »

ADA Training at Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center

RespondBy Incognito | 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

4 CommentsBy 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 Incognito | 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 Incognito | 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 Incognito | 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 »

National Council on Disability Houston Quarterly Meeting

RespondBy Incognito | Dec.09, 2009 | Filed in: Agency,Support

On behalf of the National Council on Disability (NCD), it is my pleasure to invite you to attend NCD’s next quarterly meeting, which will take place at the JW Marriott Houston, 5150 Westheimer, Houston, Texas, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, and ending at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2010. This meeting is open to the public. continue »

Deaf Task Force for Emergency Preparedness

2 CommentsBy Incognito | Dec.07, 2009 | 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. continue »

Christmas Choo Choo Express

RespondBy Incognito | Dec.02, 2009 | Filed in: Community

Help spread some holiday cheer this season! Woodhaven Deaf Baptist Church and Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center Second Annual Toys Drive. We are currently accepting new and unwrapped toys for all age groups. Drop off Donations at continue »

Empower Yourself Houston

RespondBy Incognito | Nov.13, 2009 | Filed in: Headlines,Support

The Speaker: Brian Determan, an ASL – native deaf individual, serves as a Deafness Resource Specialist with Communication Axess Ability Group for Houston and surrounding counties. The Deafness Resource program is funded by TX DARS (Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services) – Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. Brian works with agencies and service providers regarding their access obligations under the Americans and with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. His training will empower deaf or hard of hearing individuals with knowledge of their civil rights and how to self-advocate. continue »