Deaf Network of Texas

Ruth Seeger, 89, taught at Texas School for the Deaf for 37...
Deaf Network of Texas Ruth Seeger, 89, taught at Texas School for the Deaf for 37 years Seeger won more than 300 medals at the Senior Games SEEGER, Ruth Taubert Ruth Taubert Seeger (May 30, 1924 – April 13, 2014) Ruth Taubert Seeger’s contributions to sports, her students, and the role model, she has established for thousands of Deaf […]
Wed, Apr 23 2014 · 17 hours ago

Louisiana Supreme Court: Kenner, railroad not liable in...
Deaf Network of Texas Louisiana Supreme Court: Kenner, railroad not liable in woman’s death DEAF WOMAN KILLED AT TRAIN CROSSING BY JIM MUSTIAN JMUSTIAN@THEADVOCATE.COM April 23, 2014 Kenner and the Illinois Central Railroad Co. are not liable for a 2009 crash in which a train struck and killed a deaf woman who was trying to cross the tracks at […]
Wed, Apr 23 2014 · 18 hours ago

Experimental brain surgery may help deaf Frisco girl hear
Deaf Network of Texas Experimental brain surgery may help deaf Frisco girl hear by JANET ST. JAMES WFAA April 14, 2014 ADDISON — Without a single word, five-year-old Jiya Bavish of Frisco communicates pretty well. She is very interested in the world around her. Born deaf for unknown reasons, Jiya’s parents wanted her to have the gift of speech. […]
Wed, Apr 23 2014 · 18 hours ago

Luau brings hearing and deaf together
Deaf Network of Texas Luau brings hearing and deaf together By Maria Duran sac-ranger.alamo.edu April 14, 2014 More than 70 people gathered April 11 for the fifth annual luau hosted by the Connection Club and the American Sign Language and interpreter training department in the Fiesta Room of Loftin Student Center. The luau involved food, games, a costume contest […]
Wed, Apr 23 2014 · 18 hours ago

REMINDER: Deaf Saturday Night Live Worship 4/26/14 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf Saturday Night Live Worship 4/26/14 – DFW We would like to invite all of you to our next Deaf Saturday Night Live Worship. As most of you know, DSNLW is a coming together of Deaf Christians from different Deaf ministries throughout the Metroplex to eat, fellowship and worship Jesus through songs, choirs, skits, and […]
Wed, Apr 23 2014 · 18 hours ago

Interpreted Show: The Philadelphia Story & Free tickets...
Deaf Network of Texas Interpreted Performance – University Of Houston DATE: April 25, 2014 TIME: 8pm ADDRESS: UH Campus – Wortham Theater Houston WEBSITE: [link] Ready to laugh and have a good time? Come watch UH ASLI interns along with ASLI Faculty interpret this funny play – “The Philadelphia Story”. Date: Friday, April 25, 2014 Time: 8pm Cost: $8 […]
Wed, Apr 23 2014 · 18 hours ago

REMINDER: Scarborough Renaissance Faire Deaf Day 5/3/14
Deaf Network of Texas Scarborough Renaissance Faire Deaf Day DATE: Saturday, May 3, 2014 TIME: 10 AM to 7 PM The actual date is Saturday, May 3, 2014. Any of the interpreters who wish to volunteer may call me Stella Ashley at 214-969-5585. We are looking for interpreters who will be willing to stay the entire day. Look forward to […]
Wed, Apr 23 2014 · 18 hours ago

Interpreter Workshop: Working Through Case Studies Using a...
Deaf Network of Texas Ethical Decisions in Interpreting: Working Through Case Studies Using a Peer Mentoring Model Presented by North Central Texas Interpreters for the Deaf Saturday, May 31, 2014, 1 to 5pm Location: Wilbeck Residence 4302 Woodcrest Lane Dallas, Texas 75206 0.3 BEI and RID CEUs (pending) Workshop Description: Participants will discuss ethical decision making via case studi...
Wed, Apr 23 2014 · 19 hours ago

Open AA Meeting 5/10/14 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas Greetings, The April CityWide Dallas AA event was another big success. There was a lot of enthusiasm, especially when the one brave newcomer got a desire chip. Many people reported getting chills! Kathleen CH shared her story, experience, strength, and hope with around 470 in attendance. There were 15 kids in the free child care […]
Mon, Apr 21 2014

Firearm Training & CHL Class in ASL – Houston
Deaf Network of Texas Firearm Training & CHL Class in ASL – Houston Good news! Lara Wagner has found a range here in Houston, willing to let her come down, use their classroom facility and range for both classes! Yay!!! THIS WEEKEND!!!! Saturday (for the NRA beginner class) and then Sunday (for the CHL class). Saturday, April 26, 2014 […]
Mon, Apr 21 2014

Dallas Deaf Club: Huge Garage Sale 5/3/14
Deaf Network of Texas ~HUGE GARAGE SALE~ GET RID OF YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS AND EARN YOUR INCOME! Saturday, May 3, 2014 Dallas Association of the Deaf (DAD) is pleased to welcome anyone from the Deaf community to use the parking space for your booth so that you can make money by selling your unwanted household items or you can […]
Mon, Apr 21 2014

SWCID RattlerFest 2014: Workshops, Comedy show with Trix...
Deaf Network of Texas SWCID RattlerFest 2014: Workshops, Comedy show with Trix Bruce – Big Spring Friday & Saturday, May 2-3, 2014 =================================================== SWCID RattlerFest 2014 The Silent Auction, games, foods, etc. Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM SWCID Pedestrian Plaza / Activity Center / MSC 3200 Ave C Big Spring, Texas 79720 Come and […]
Mon, Apr 21 2014

Free Comic Book Day 5/3/14
Deaf Network of Texas Free Comic Book Day 5/3/14 Free Comic Book Day 5/3/14 On Saturday, May 3, 2014 – the comic book industry once again celebrates Free Comic Book Day! The annual event is the perfect opportunity to introduce your friends and family to the many worlds of wonder available at your local comic book store. From super-heroes […]
Sun, Apr 20 2014

Deaf Studies Association: ASL Monologues – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf Studies Association Presents May 3, 2014 ASL Monologues #itsadeafthing CAST and CREW CALL 128: Passenger seat heads are sometimes removed for visibility 303: Walking between two people while they are talking is not rude 881: Having a two hour conversation with a glass window in between us 649: If it’s free, we’re sticking around. […]
Sun, Apr 20 2014

TSD’s Ranger Triathlon 2014
Deaf Network of Texas TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE Contact: Keena Miller Phone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444 Email: Keena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us FOR RELEASE MAY 18, 2014 TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF’S RANGER TRIATHLON 2014 CENTRAL TEXAS KIDS TRIATHLON SERIES May 18, 2014 Austin, Texas – May 18, 2014 A great event for kids and beginners, Texas School for the Deaf […]
Sun, Apr 20 2014

HAD One Year Anniversary – Houston
Deaf Network of Texas HAD 1 Year Anniversary  DATE: April 26, 2014 TIME: 12 pm to 6 pm ADDRESS: VFW Post 9187 6101 East Mount Houston Road Houston, Texas 77050 --- KIDS ARE ALLOWED CASH ONLY FOR DRINKS COME CELEBRATE WITH H.A.D. BEEN RE-OPEN FOR ONE YEAR NOW!! $5.00 FOR BBQ PLATE SIGN SHARES AND CAAG WILL HAVE PRESENTATION […]
Sun, Apr 20 2014

MDMF: Deaf fellowship at the park – Mansfield
Deaf Network of Texas Metroplex Deaf Ministry Fellowship ************************************************ Invites YOU and your friends & family!!! Come on out to the park Saturday, April 26 12 noon – 2:00 p.m. First Baptist Mansfield will provide drinks, cookies and chips You bring: Fast food, picnic lunch, sandwiches or whatever you want for you and your family to eat and lawn […]
Sun, Apr 20 2014

New Mini Notification System at Harris Communications
Deaf Network of Texas New Mini Notification System at Harris Communications Serene Innovations has introduced a new mini notification system that alerts you when someone is at the door, when you have incoming calls from landline or cell phone, Skype™, FaceTime™ calls, and text messages. Available at Harris Communications for only $109.95, the CentralAlert Mini Notification System (HC-C...
Sun, Apr 20 2014

Paul Stropko Recently Applied for and TSD Was Awarded a Sea...
Deaf Network of Texas Paul Stropko Recently Applied for and TSD Was Awarded a Sea Perch Grant The Sea Perch grant will provide 10 free kits for building underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). These ROVs – which resemble small submarines – will give TSD and other students the opportunity to build an ROV from scratch and learn how to […]
Wed, Apr 16 2014

Interpreted Children’s Stories – Houston
Deaf Network of Texas Interpreted Children’s Stories-Houston April 16, 2014 and April 30, 2014 6:00-7:00 pm Lone Star College-CyFair 9191 Barker Cypress Rd. Cypress, Texas 77433 ART 204 Our Interpreting in Educational Settings students have prepared interpretations of children’s stories for your viewing pleasure. Come here and/or watch these stories on Wednesday, April 16th and Wednesd...
Wed, Apr 16 2014

Deaf Service and Easter Egg Drop – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf Service and Easter egg drop DATE: April 20, 2014 TIME: 9:15 AM Egg drop. 10:15 AM Interpreted Service ADDRESS: 7850 Davis Blvd North Richland Hills, Texas WEBSITE: [link] We have interpreted services for the Deaf at 10:15 and will begin Deaf Life Group 9:15 AM beginning May 4th. Please join us as we build […]
Wed, Apr 16 2014

Parent of Deaf Children Needed for Online Research
Deaf Network of Texas Parent of Deaf Children Needed for Online Research Amy Letteri is a doctoral student based out of Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. As part of her doctoral work in clinical psychology, she is trying to understand the ways in which parents teach their deaf children to regulate their emotions. If you are a parent of […]
Wed, Apr 16 2014

Triduum and Easter Morning Mass Schedules 2014 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas Triduum and Easter Morning Mass Schedules 2014 – DFW Schedules for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Maundy Thursday), Good Friday Liturgy (Veneration of the Cross) and Easter Sunday Mass in Dallas and Fort Worth areas as follows: Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Maundy Thursday) – two locations (Fort Worth areas): KELLER – Mass of […]
Wed, Apr 16 2014

UH ASL Idol Show 2014 – Houston
Deaf Network of Texas UH ASL Idol Show DATE: Monday, April 21, 2014 TIME: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm WEBSITE: [link] Contestants will perform using ASL only, showcasing their talents with narrative (storytelling) features of ASL. Tickets are FREE! University of Houston SOUTH UC Building Senate Chamber Room 204 237 University Center Houston, TX 77204-3049 Register to attend at […]
Wed, Apr 16 2014

TSD and StreetLeverage Partner to Host ASL Slam – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas TSD and StreetLeverage Partner to Host ASL Slam – Austin Registered for StreetLeverage –Live? May 1-4, 2014 | Round Rock, Texas StreetLeverage is committed to the belief that it is often the most obvious and important realities in the field of sign language interpreting that are the hardest to see and talk about. StreetLeverage – […]
Wed, Apr 16 2014

Special Deal: Harris Communications at Deaf Nation Expo 2014
Deaf Network of Texas Harris Communications will be in Dallas, Texas for the DeafNation Expo. Visit us and enjoy savings of 10% off. Take advantage of low sale pricing with no shipping costs! See you at the show! Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas Exhibit Hall A 500 West Las Colinas Blvd Irving, Texas 75039   Show Special: The […]
Fri, Apr 11 2014

Attend 20 business workshops and 10 trainings this May
Deaf Network of Texas Attend 20 business workshops and 10 trainings this May Are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing corporate employee? Do you work at a big or midsize corporate company? Are you doing a serious business? Deaf and HOH corporate employees, business people, and others will gather and participate 2nd biz Bootcamp and 4th Business Convention and […]
Fri, Apr 11 2014

Movie Night Out 4/25/14 – Houston
Deaf Network of Texas Movie Night Out 4/25/14 – Houston Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center is having a movie on April 25, 2014 at 7pm. The name of the movie is “Last Ounce of Courage” We will have a Hot Dog plate with drink for $5.00 Popcorn free. Come and enjoy watching the movie. Rochelle Simpson Email: rochelle.simpson@lillianbearddeafcenter.org Website: […]
Thu, Apr 10 2014

REMINDER: Open AA Meeting 4/12/14 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas An Open AA Meeting Seating for 700 plus Speaker – Kathleen CH, Dallas North 30 years of sobriety WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 2014 Potluck Dinner @ 5:00 pm—bring your favorite dish! Speaker Meeting starts @ 7:00 pm Lover’s Lane United Methodist Church 9200 Inwood Rd. Dallas, Texas 75220 MAPSCO 24V Email citywidedallasaa@gmail.com or call 972-834-3080 Free child ...
Thu, Apr 10 2014

What to do after DEAF NATION EXPO? 4/12/14
Deaf Network of Texas What to do after DEAF NATION EXPO? April 12, 2014 Deaf Nation Expo – more information, schedule, address, etc., go this link:  [link] 1. Dallas Association of the Deaf will open at 7:00 PM Dallas Clubhouse 4215 Maple Ave Dallas, Texas 75219 Link:  [link] 2. DFW Deaf Night Out (DNO) – Contact JJ Jacobs Cowboy Red River 10310 […]
Wed, Apr 09 2014

Interpreted Show: My Son Pinocchio, Jr – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas Artie’s Playhouse of Artisan Center Theater proudly presents Disney’s My Son Pinocchio, Jr. Directed by Natalie Burkhart DISNEY’S MY SON PINOCCHIO, JR runs April 19, 2014 through May 17, 2014. Hurst, Texas, April 4, 2014- Artisan Center Theater proudly presents the Artie’s Playhouse production DISNEY’S MY SON PINOCCHIO, JR at its brand new 150 seat childre...
Wed, Apr 09 2014

Looking for Crystal Watts
Deaf Network of Texas I need your help to locate Crystal Watts. Looking for the lady named Crystal Watts, who was 18 years old in 1998 and being a deaf daughter of adoptive parents are Lannie and Donna Watts. She must be graduated at Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, Texas. Crystal’s former step ma, Mary is pleased […]
Wed, Apr 09 2014

Deaf Nation Expo 2014
Deaf Network of Texas Are you ready for our Dallas DeafNation Expo this coming Saturday, April 12, 2014 Please bring your admission ticket. We will scan barcodes on your cell phone, as an environmentally friendly approach. If you do not have a phone, or if you prefer not to use it, you can print out a copy of the ticket. […]
Wed, Apr 09 2014

Louisiana Deaf meet over coffee
Deaf Network of Texas Louisiana Deaf meet over coffee April 7, 2014 Gerald Ducote Consider the saying, “What’s the one thing standing between Deaf people and being normal? Hearing people.” This implies that for Deaf people to live normal lives, Hearing people need to get out of the way. For the Deaf, equal treatment is simply normal treatment. Baton […]
Tue, Apr 08 2014

Common Ground: Listening to others helps us all out
Deaf Network of Texas Common Ground: Listening to others helps us all out by Chante warren April 08, 2014 Graduating senior Tammy Garner, 18, wears a hearing aid, reads lips, can use sign language and she talks. Her biggest challenge has been to show those who can hear that she is just as smart, capable and intelligent as they […]
Tue, Apr 08 2014

JOB POSTING: Interpreter Wanted – Laredo
Deaf Network of Texas JOB POSTING: Interpreter Wanted – Laredo March 5, 2014 POSITION: Certified Deaf Interpreter (salary negotiable) SALARY: Min $50,000 (salary negotiable) BENEFITS Partially paid health and life insurance, five days state personal leave, five days local sick leave and TRS retirement plan. MINIMUM DUTY DAYS: 10 Months (187 days) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma...
Tue, Apr 08 2014

Job Opportunity: Sign Language Interpreter at Lee College
Deaf Network of Texas REPOST POSITION: Full-Time Sign Language Interpreter (Part-time see below) DATE REPOSTED: April 7, 2014 DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled REQUISITION NUMBER: 0000387 Description: Provide sign language interpreting services for students and Lee College personnel. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Provide sign language interpr...
Tue, Apr 08 2014

Houston Black Deaf Advocates host “Tropical Fun” 4/12/14
Deaf Network of Texas Houston Black Deaf Advocates host the “Tropical Fun” event WEBSITE: [link]   EVENT DETAILS: Saturday, April 12, 2014 2 Pm to 5 Pm Woodhaven Baptist Deaf Church Fellowship Hall 9920 Long Point Rd Houston, Texas 77055 For more information: text Kathy at 469 338-3008 or email at kathyladell@yahoo.com MEAL TICKET DETAILS: $10 Non-members $8 HBDA Members […]
Mon, Apr 07 2014

REMINDER: Interpreter Workshop: Ethics 4/12/14 – Waco
Deaf Network of Texas WACO WORKSHOP (ETHICS) – APRIL 12 HOTID SPRING WORKSHOP APRIL 12, 2014 9AM – 4PM McLennan Community College 1400 College Drive Waco, Texas 76708 Michaelis Academic Center Room 111 “CPC: Conversations in Situational Ethics” with presenter Mike McMillion About Mike: RID: CI/CT, NIC Master BEI: Level IV, Court; Court Interpreter Mentor Member: TSID, RID, NAJIT ...
Mon, Apr 07 2014

PAH! Deaf Products EASTER SPECIAL
Deaf Network of Texas PAH! Deaf Products EASTER SPECIAL Every purchase during the month of April earns a chance to win a free Big D Deaf Product. Order your products today to be entered into the drawing! Website:  [link]  
Mon, Apr 07 2014

Open AA Meeting 4/12/14 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas An Open AA Meeting Seating for 700 plus Speaker – Kathleen CH, Dallas North 30 years of sobriety WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 2014 Potluck Dinner @ 5:00 pm—bring your favorite dish! Speaker Meeting starts @ 7:00 pm Lover’s Lane United Methodist Church 9200 Inwood Rd. Dallas, Texas 75220 MAPSCO 24V Email citywidedallasaa@gmail.com or call 972-834-3080 […]
Mon, Apr 07 2014

Deaf Social 4/12/14 – Baytown
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf Social – Baytown 4/12/14 We start having a social once a month in Baytown and would like to be added to your site. It is always held on the second Saturday of the month from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Deaf Social @ Second Baytown 6227 N. Main Baytown, Texas 77521 Join us for […]
Mon, Apr 07 2014

DARS Job Opening: Transition Counselor for the Deaf – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas DARS Job Posting: Transition Counselor for the Deaf Posting Type: Open to All Applicants Category: Community and Social Services FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Agency: Dept of Assistive & Rehab Serv Department: Fort Worth West Job Title: Trans Voc Rehab Counselor for the Deaf Posting Number: 256979 Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Job Loca...
Mon, Apr 07 2014

Interpreted Play: Lord of the Flies – Tyler
Deaf Network of Texas Interpreted Play – Lord of the Flies DATE: April 11, 2014 TIME: 7:30 pm ADDRESS: 400 Rose Park Drive Tyler, Texas [link] The Tyler Civic Theater presents: Lord of the Flies. Interpreters from the East Texas Guild of Interpreters for the Deaf will be interpreting the Friday, April 11, 7:30 pm show. Tyler Civic Theatre, […]
Mon, Apr 07 2014

Calculations take center stage in this competition
Deaf Network of Texas Calculations take center stage in this competition Tina MacIntyre-Yee, Staff writer April 5, 2014 Math — all types of it — was the problem. And they welcomed it. Middle school students from across the country came to Rochester to compete over two days in the National Math Competition for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students. The event […]
Mon, Apr 07 2014

Letter: Deaf defendant deserved interpreter
Deaf Network of Texas Letter: Deaf defendant deserved interpreter March 30, 2014 Regarding the reversal of the conviction of Darrell Cockrell (Court grants appeal in sexual abuse case, March 23, amarillo.com), aren’t readers of the Amarillo Globe-News entitled to know the name of the presiding judge who failed to appoint an interpreter to ensure a fair trial when it […]
Mon, Apr 07 2014

The Deaf Network Gallery is Back!
Deaf Network of Texas The Deaf Network Gallery is back! [link] Even there’s no recent pictures, however, there’s thousands old pictures from different events all over Texas. Hope you will enjoy it! Note: The gallery may get off little slow but it should work just fine. Yes, we do accept pictures of any deaf event pictures, please email me […]
Fri, Apr 04 2014

New Serene Innovations CA-380 Notification System
Deaf Network of Texas New Serene Innovations CA-380 Notification System The new CentralAlert CA-380 Wearable Notification System from Serene Innovations is a personal signaling system that alerts individuals to phone calls and texts via a wearable personal receiver and detachable bed shaker. Included in this system are two new products, the CA-CX Phone Signaler and the CA-PX Wearable Pers...
Fri, Apr 04 2014

UPDATED: Deaf Community Event 4/5/14 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas UPDATED: Deaf Community Event 4/5/14 – DFW Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 10am -2pm Norris Center in downtown Fort Worth 304 Houston St. Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Presentations by Heather Hughes DAC, Shelia Grady DARS, Sammie Sheppard TCC, Amber Mitchell THR, Gwen Bennett and Catherine Shorrock. Vendors and information by Hired Hands, Department of Rehabilitative […]
Thu, Apr 03 2014

NCTID for the Deaf Board Meeting 4/17/14
Deaf Network of Texas NCTID for the Deaf Board Meeting DATE:April 17, 2014 TIME: 7 to 8 pm CST North Central Texas Interpreters for the Deaf Board meeting April 17, 2014 7pm via conference call. The board meeting is open to members as well as others who are interested in attending/listening to. If you are interested in being involved in the conference […]
Thu, Apr 03 2014