ADA Training at Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center
RespondBy Longster | Feb.28, 2010 | Filed in: TrainingDeaf 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 »
Work Incentives Seminar Event
Comments OffBy Longster | Sep.17, 2009 | Filed in: TrainingHouston Center for Independent Living is hosting a Work Incentives Seminar Event – WISE (pdf) in Houston on October 14, 2009. It will be held at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center at 1475 W. Gray from 9-11 AM. The purpose of this event is provide information to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries about exploring their work options. continue »
CERT Training
Comments OffBy Longster | Sep.10, 2009 | Filed in: TrainingWe in the Deaf CERT team needs to have CERT certification ASAP and the Houston Community College’s policy that ANY classes MUST have at least 30 student and if it’s doesn’t meet that goal, they will close the class and We can NOT go on with our Deaf CERT team training to the Deaf community. We are planning to attend the CERT training at HCC Central campus (Old San Jac) in midtown Houston starting Sept 23rd every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. continue »