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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 »

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 »

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 »

Free English Literacy Class

1 CommentBy Longster | Nov.11, 2009 | Filed in: Education,Support

Want to improve your English Skills? Want to be able to read and write better? We can help! Join our fun-filled classes or individual tutoring. We work to meet your schedule! continue »

Healing Hands Ranch Open House & Benefit Concert

RespondBy Incognito | Nov.10, 2009 | Filed in: Resource Center,Support

Healing Hands Ranch, the world’s first and only aftercare facility for deaf ex-offenders is having its 2nd annual open house and benefit concert this Saturday, November 14th. The open house is from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the ranch in Willis, Texas and the benefit concert is from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at The Light Community Fellowship in Willis, Texas. continue »

Selena – Deaf Dalmatian Needs Home

1 CommentBy Longster | Nov.02, 2009 | Filed in: Support

It has been almost 1-1/2 years since Selena was pulled from Montgomery County Animal Shelter in Conroe. Selena is still with me and still in need of her OWN home without a ton of foster dogs around. continue »

Meet Bella! A Deaf Dog Who Needs A Home!

RespondBy Incognito | Oct.28, 2009 | Filed in: Support

Meet Bella who is less than one year old. There are so many descriptive words to apply to Bella, but the one that sums them up most is LOVELY! Currently, Bella is in a temporary foster home continue »

2010 Deaf Women’s Retreat

RespondBy Maryellen Sarles | Sep.21, 2009 | Filed in: Support

Join us this year with our special Guest Workshop Speaker Vesta Bice-Sauter. Learn Bible Storytelling through drama and music from the best! We have limited scholarships available. Please contact Maryellen Sarles for more information. Registration form, map and all other information will be on www.woodhavendeaf.org under Women’s Ministry. continue »

DARS 101: Reducing the Barrier in the Workplace

7 CommentsBy Julie Reese | Mar.25, 2009 | Filed in: Support

What is DARS? Many of you have been a DARS client at one point in your lives or maybe you are still a current DARS client, perhaps? For those of you who would like a glimpse into what DARS is all about. DARS is not just all about giving you hearing aids, paying for your school, or placing you with jobs. DARS is actually a spectrum of services provided to people of all disabilities funded by the state and federal government. DARS is not limited to the deaf and hard of hearing only like most may assume.
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