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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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Class on Effective Communication

Incognito — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:39:53 +0000

Free Seminar by the Houston Bar Association and the Montrose Counseling Center. HIV/AIDS and the Law.

CLE 5 hrs incl .50 ethics (SW/LPC/LCDC)
MCLE 3.75 hrs incl .50 ethics

10:00 am:
Protection for Persons Living with AIDS/HIV under state and federal law
11:00 am:
Power of Attorneys, Designation of Guardians and Other Legal Protections for Persons Living with Chronic Illness
1:00 pm:
Things to Know When Applying for Social Security Benefits for People Living with AIDS/HIV
2:00 pm:
LEGAL GUARANTEES TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING.

A complimentary lunch will be provided.

RSVP to the Montrose Center at 713-529-0037 ext0 or to Houston Bar Assn AIDS Outreach Committee by email to: eb_roberts@sbcglobal.net

TIME: May 8, 2010
Time: 10:45 am – 2:45 pm

ADDRESS:
Montrose Counseling Center
401 Branard
Houston, TX 77006

CONTACT PERSON NAME: Elaine Roberts
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: eb_roberts@sbcglobal.net

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Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities

Longster — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:48:09 +0000

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 issues related to Texans with disabilities.

The Committee structures its work into ten broad issue areas. They are Access, Communication, Education, Emergency Management, Health, Housing, Recreation and the Arts, Transportation, Veterans and Workforce.

The Committee wants to hear from its citizens with disabilities, family members, caregivers and professionals in the field of disability issues. We want to know what YOU think are the major needs and issues facing Texans with disabilities. Your feedback is needed and welcomed.

If you have any data that you want to include with your comments that helps bolster your feedback, please do include it or a link to it with your survey comments. The survey will be posted until September 30, 2010. The information will then be consolidated and considered as the Committee drafts its biennial policy recommendations for the 82nd Legislative Session which begins in January 2011.

This survey is anonymous. Please distribute widely to your community. Thank you for your participation in this important survey. YOUR OPINION Matters!

This survey is available in:
* English:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/citizeninput

* Spanish:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/encuesta_de_ciudadanos

It is also available in Word, in large print, by U.S. mail, by telephone, and by RELAY Texas 711. Call our office at 512-463-5739 for assistance or email us at GCPD@governor.state.tx.us

Angela English, LPC, LMFT
Executive Director
Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
512-463-5742 or Relay Texas 711
aenglish@governor.state.tx.us
http://governor.state.tx.us/disabilities

ADA listserve:
http://listserv.tamu.edu/archives/texadac-l.html

Joyce Williamson
National President
Visually Impaired Employee Workforce (VIEW)

Community Outreach Request for Interpreters

Incognito — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:44:24 +0000

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).

The agencies sponsoring this event have arranged for several certified interpreters to be present, but no one is sure how great the need will be for interpreters on the days of these events. There will be an exhibit area with vendors and exhibitors where they would like to have plenty of qualified interpreters assisting with communication and providing a welcoming environment to individuals that arrive at the event.

If you are willing and able to donate some time interpreting at either of the events listed on the attached flier, your assistance will be greatly appreciated. If you plan to attend, or would like more information, please contact Yesenia Castillo, Outreach Coordinator of Neighborhood Centers, Inc. at ycastillo@neighborhood-centers.org, 713-491-6154 X 340 or 713-806-9647.

Neighborhood Centers will gladly acknowledge your “in kind donation” of your time and services with a letter verifying the hours of your participation.

Jane Larson, M.S., L.P.C.
Counselor
East Harris County Cooperative for Deaf Education
3930 Decker Drive
Baytown, Texas 77520
281-420-4370 X 2265
FAX: 281-420-4367

Neighborhood Centers Inc.’s Stay Connected Texas program will host two Ike Recovery Fairs for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired community (see attachment). If you still have ongoing needs caused by Hurricane Ike and live in Harris County, Neighborhood Centers Inc. may be able to assist you. NCI’s program provides disaster case management which helps families and individuals develop a plan for recovery and achieve pre-disaster levels of stability.

Ongoing needs for which assistance may be available include:
* Home Repair (roof, siding, sheetrock, etc.)
* Mental health assistance (counseling, support groups)
* Furniture (bed, sofa, lamps, dining room set)
* Appliances (stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer)
* Job related expenses (Job loss, training, tools, etc.)
* Disconnect utilities notices

*If you have any of the needs listed above, we may be able to assist you.

Also, exhibitors/vendors scheduled to be present at the event include:
* Deaf Link
* DARS
* WIC
* Emergency Management
* Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Harris (Houston, TX) County (MHMRA)

Attendees will be able to fill out all initial Neighborhood Centers Inc. paperwork and register for services on the day of the event.

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Hurricane Ike Recovery Fair D/HH Outreach Event

Incognito — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:53:38 +0000

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

EAST HARRIS COUNTY
Friday, March 26, noon to 7 pm
Saturday, March 27, 10 am to 2 pm
Baytown Community Center
2407 Market Street
Houston, TX 77520

For more information call: 713-667-5853

HOUSTON AREA
Friday, March 19, noon to 7 pm
Saturday, March 20, 10 am to 2 pm
Woodhaven Church/Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center
9920 Long Point road
Houston, TX 77055

Deaf & Hearing impaired outreach Event This document was prepared under a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency
Management Agency. Points of view or opinion expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Download flyer: (PDF format)

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Big Garage Sale at Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center

Incognito — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:45:23 +0000

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!!

Thursday, March 11 to 2010 to Saturday, March 13, 2010

Please contact
David S. Bass
832-413-6266
davidsbass67@hotmail.com

Ya’ll can also come and buy some cool stuff that you need on Friday and Saturday from 8am to 5pm!

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DHHS Open House

Longster — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:14:29 +0000

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

When: Thursday – February 18, 2010
Time: 2:30 PM

Where:
DHHS Dept of CRR
2525 San Jacinto
Houston, Texas 77002

For more information, contact Kathy Walters at
Email: kwalters@careerandrecovery.org
Phone: 214-960-2905 or 832-431-3785

Deaf Rights Training

Longster — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:47:30 +0000

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”

Presenter: Jana Bielfeldt, Deafness Resource Specialist

Location:
Career and Recovery Resources, Inc.
2525 San Jacinto
Houston, Texas 77002

Presentations will be presented in ASL. If you need an accommodation, including CART, please contact Jana at DeafnessRS6B@dars.state.tx.us or VP 832.431.3844 at least 3 business days prior to each training. Accommodation requests of less time cannot be guaranteed.
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Reminder-Deaf Task Force for Emergency Preparedness

Longster — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:02:37 +0000

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.

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Place:
Woodhaven Deaf Baptist Church
9920 Long Point Rd
Houston, Texas 77055

Agenda:
10:00 AM
General meeting – This is a general monthly meeting of all Deaf Task Force Members. The purpose is to share information on Workgroup activities, discuss issues, and decide Deaf Task Force business.

11:00 AM to 11:15 AM
Break Between Sessions

11: 15 AM to 12:30 PM
Workgroup Sessions in Different Areas of the Church

* Deaf Survey Workgroup – The purpose of the Survey Workgroup is to develop a written and ASL interview survey form which will be used within the 13-county regional area to determine how big the Deaf Community is, what is the primary means of communication, and what are the emergency preparedness needs.

* Deaf Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Workgroup – The purpose of the CERT workgroup is to create a Deaf version of the national Community Emergency Response Team training, to recruit and form a regional Deaf CERT Team, to train Deaf Community Members on Emergency Preparedness and to train Hearing Community first responders (fire, police, emergency workers) on how to work with a Deaf CERT Team. A traditional CERT team helps the community, especially their neighborhoods, by checking onneighbors, helping to clear debris, help in to deliver aid/food/water, and assisting as volunteers before and after disasters.

* Deaf point-of-Distribution (POD) Workgroup – The purpose of the POD Workgroup is to develop a POD plan and worker team for the Woodhaven church site. This group will also be developing Deaf materials for training other Deaf worker teams for other locations. A traditional POD helps the neighborhood by distributing ice, water, meals, and tarps for roofs. The Deaf POD will do same for the Deaf Community and may also have additional service available such as emergency agency help.

12:30 PM Lunch and Networking at Woodhaven

David S. Bass – Director
texbass@hotmail.com
832-413-6266 (Office VP)
832-413-6239 (Home VP)

Deaf Argentine dogo needs a yard!! – Pearland

Longster — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:45:51 +0000

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.

She is up to date on all her shots and i had her spayed a few months ago. She’s house broken and crate trained. She weighs about 45 pounds now and thinks she is a lapdog! If you are interested please text or call me at 281-865-2782.

To see more pictures of her, visit CraigsList Source

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