Deaf Network of Texas

Highlights and reflections of the Arkansas Sports Hall of...
Deaf Network of Texas McCollum’s Column: Highlights and reflections of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet March 1, 2014 By David McCollum LITTLE ROCK — What was unspoken spoke loudly Friday night at the induction banquet for the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. When he played basketball for Arkansas School for the Deaf, Bennie Fuller once scored […]
Mon, Mar 10 2014 · 15 hours ago

Deaf community expanding services at annual festival
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf community expanding services at annual festival March 08, 2014 By Maegan Prejean JACKSONVILLE, TX (KLTV) - East Texans are researching different resources to help people in our area who are deaf and hard of hearing. A lot of research was done at the 22nd annual East Texas deaf festival Saturday in Jacksonville. The deaf […]
Mon, Mar 10 2014 · 16 hours ago

Deaf Bikers Get Together 4/5/14 – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas Hi Deaf Bikers and Friends, We will have the Bike Bash at the Deaf, Austin Club on April 5, 2014. We will Round-Up in the morning before 9 AM for the riding. The Fans are welcome, come and any question about the motorcycle or Fun Ride with us in the future. We will have the […]
Mon, Mar 10 2014 · 18 hours ago

Obituary: John D. Bloskas, Jr.
Deaf Network of Texas Obituary: John D. Bloskas, Jr. John D. Bloskas, Jr. November 7, 1955 – March 7, 2014 Greenville, Texas BLOSKAS, JOHN D. born November 7, 1955 in Waco, Texas has passed away March 7, 2014 in Greenville, Texas. John is survived by his loving parents, John and Ann Bloskas; brother, Ken Bloskas and many other family […]
Mon, Mar 10 2014 · 18 hours ago

URGENT: Deaf Celebration Meeting 4/5/14 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas URGENT: Deaf Celebration Meeting 4/5/14 The Deaf Celebration Committee will have our meeting on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 1:30 pm at the Dallas Association of the Deaf clubhouse (DAD Club). Anyone who is interested in helping the Deaf Celebration committee is very welcome to join the meeting. We will have an election to replace […]
Mon, Mar 10 2014 · 18 hours ago

Scarborough Renaissance Faire Deaf Day – Volunteer...
Deaf Network of Texas Scarborough Renaissance Faire Deaf Day DATE: Saturday, May 2, 2014 TIME: 10 AM to 7 PM We need the interpreters to volunteer. The actual date is Saturday, May 2, 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 […]
Sun, Mar 09 2014 · 19 hours ago

TSD Spring Play: Cinderella 4/4/14 and 4/5/14
Deaf Network of Texas Texas School for the Deaf Presents CINDERELLA Friday, April 4, 2014 And Saturday, April 5, 2014 At 7 p.m. Texas School for the Deaf R.L. Davis Auditorium Austin, Texas Student $5; Adult $8; (children under 5—free) Directed by: Gabrielle Nocciolino Produced by: Clint Sadler
Sun, Mar 09 2014 · 20 hours ago

New DVD from Keith Wann: “Watching Two Worlds Collide”
Deaf Network of Texas New DVD from Keith Wann: “Watching Two Worlds Collide” Keith Wann is one of America’s funniest ASL comedians and a child of deaf adults (CODA). In his new DVD, now at Harris Communications, Keith takes you on a hilarious “visual” journey to describe his childhood experiences. Learn about the deaf and hearing worlds and how […]
Sun, Mar 09 2014

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 [�...
Thu, Mar 06 2014

Communication Sciences and Disorder department hosts deaf...
Deaf Network of Texas Communication Sciences and Disorder department hosts deaf ed lecture series Dr. Marc Marschark hosted a two-day seminar this week February 21, 2014 The room was silent until the sign language interpreters translated of understanding the research of educating deaf children. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders hosted a lecture seminar on Wednesday nig...
Thu, Mar 06 2014

Super Bowl worker hit by ice falling from stadium suffered...
Deaf Network of Texas Witness: Super Bowl worker hit by ice falling from stadium suffered hearing loss By JEFF MOSIER – Staff Writer jmosier@dallasnews.com February 26, 2014 A Super Bowl XLV worker struck by falling ice and snow three years ago suffered severe hearing loss and has an “almost violent” ringing in his ear, the man’s audiologist testified in […]
Thu, Mar 06 2014

ASL Night 4/2/14 – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas ASL Night 4/2/14 – Austin Don’t Miss it! What is ASL Night? It’s an evening of True ASL – stories, jokes and personal insights from the some of the wonderful people that help shape the Austin’s Deaf community. Admission: $10 dollars DATE: April 2, 2014 TIME: 7-9 pm Eastview Campus 3401 Webberville Rd BLDG 8000, […]
Thu, Mar 06 2014

Bringing Songs to Life in Signs for the Church
Deaf Network of Texas Bringing Songs to Life in Signs for the Church DATE: Saturday, March 22, 2014 TIME: 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. ADDRESS: 11300 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E. Houston, Texas WEBSITE: [link] Come to Sagemont and learn how to sign your favorite church songs! Leyel Hudson, a certified interpreter, will show us how to interpret songs […]
Thu, Mar 06 2014

ASL Interpreted: A Trouble Puppet Show 3/12/14 – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas Hello friends in the deaf community, Trouble Puppet Theater Co. is offering an ASL-interpreted performance of our current production, The Crapstall Street Boys: A Trouble Puppet Show, on Wednesday, March 12, at 8 pm. Trouble Puppet has offered an ASL interpretation on our Mainstage shows for the last three seasons, and we are pleased to […]
Thu, Mar 06 2014

Would you like to work from home and help a child with...
Deaf Network of Texas Would you like to work from home and help a child with deafblindness? Being a support family for a young adult with a disability is rewarding in so many ways! By providing a loving, stable home, you can change a young life forever. Support families get paid for opening their hearts and homes. And they […]
Thu, Mar 06 2014

Austin Deaf Club: Irish Baked Potato Dinner 3/8/14
Deaf Network of Texas Austin Deaf Club – Irish Baked Potato Dinner Irish Baked Potato Dinner with trimmings March 8, 2014 Dinner at 6 pm 1st come, 1st serve Member $5, non-members $7 Proceeds go to the Club Backyard Project Club General Meeting at 7:30 pm! Austin Deaf Club 8818 Cullen Lane Austin, TX 78748! Email: autindeafclub@gmail.com [link]
Thu, Mar 06 2014

Deaf Christian Singles Fellowship 3/15/14 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf Christian Singles Fellowship When: March 15, 2014 Where: Plano Super Bowl (bowling) Address: 2521 K Avenue Plano, Texas 75074 Phone: 972-881-0242 Time: 2:00pm -3:00pm (bowl) Dinner: 3:00 ish to 5 ish Website: [link] Bowling price rates: $10.00 for one hour game per person Shoe rentals: $4.75 per person Restaurant: The Boiling Pot (Seafood) It […]
Thu, Mar 06 2014

Deaf Women History Month 2014
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf Women History Month Deaf Women United declares March as an annual worldwide recognized month that highlights the contributions of Deaf Women to events in history and contemporary society. To kick off the 1st Deaf Women History Month in March 2014, DWU will spotlight 31 Deaf Women that have made significant contributions either as an […]
Thu, Mar 06 2014

Seeking ASL Interpreter for Sunday Worship Service &...
Deaf Network of Texas Seeking ASL Interpreter for Sunday Worship Service & Bible Class Westminster Presbyterian Church of Austin, located on Exposition Blvd and 35th Someone who will interpret Sunday Worship Services as well as Sunday School for a fellow Deaf member and any other Deaf people who wish to come visit. We are looking for someone who is […]
Thu, Mar 06 2014

Houston Black Deaf Advocates Hosts a Crawfish & Fish...
Deaf Network of Texas Houston Black Deaf Advocates Hosts a Crawfish & Fish Fry Cookout March 8, 2014 MacGregor Park 5225 Calhoun Street Houston, Texas 77021 10 am – 5 pm Social, Games Chats, Seeing Old Faces, Meeting New Face MENU Fried Fish, potato salad, green salad, and bread Member and Non- Member – $10.00 For Kids – $5.00 […]
Tue, Mar 04 2014

REMINDER: 29th Annual Texas Storytelling Festival 3/6/14 to...
Deaf Network of Texas Don’t miss the The 29th Annual Texas Storytelling Festival March 6-9, 2014 Denton Civic Center 321 E. McKinney Street Denton, Texas (Near DFW area) Storytelling will inspire, delight and renew you. Don’t miss this opportunity! Featured Storytellers Angela Lloyd, Janice Del Negro, Peninnah Schram, and Tim Couch are the featured tellers.  Angela combines music and ...
Tue, Mar 04 2014

DAC Job Opening – Deafness Resource Specialist – Dallas
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf Action Center (DAC) is accepting resumes for the position of Deafness Resource Specialist-Region 3 Location: Dallas, Texas The purpose of the Deafness Resource Specialist is to facilitate access to services of federal, state and local governments, and organizations and private entities for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program works with […]
Tue, Mar 04 2014

REMINDER: Alcohol Anonymous Meeting 3/8/14 – Dallas
Deaf Network of Texas AA Meeting 3/8/14 – DFW WHAT: An Open AA Meeting Alanon, family, and friends all welcome! Seating for 500 plus WHO: Speaker – Tom I., Aberdeen, N.C. 57 years of sobriety A certified sign language interpreter will be provided WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 2014 Potluck Dinner @ 5:00 pm—bring your favorite dish! Speaker Meeting starts @ […]
Tue, Mar 04 2014

Sorenson Communications files for bankruptcy
Deaf Network of Texas Sorenson Communications files for bankruptcy March 3, 2014 (Reuters) – Sorenson Communications Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late on Sunday, a court filing showed, as declining revenue and mounting debt forced the company to consider restructuring. Sorenson, which provides video relay services (VRS) for people with hearing loss, said in less than a ...
Tue, Mar 04 2014

PRESS RELEASE: Sorenson Communications Reaches Agreement on...
Deaf Network of Texas March 3, 2014 Sorenson Communications Reaches Agreement on Comprehensive Debt Restructuring No impact to Service or Operations Company Seeks Expedited Exit from Pre-Packaged Chapter 11 SALT LAKE CITY– March 3, 2014 – Today, Sorenson Communications, Inc. announced it has reached an agreement with a substantial majority of its owners and second lien note holders on ...
Tue, Mar 04 2014

New Executive Director & New Board of Directors Named...
Deaf Network of Texas New Executive Director & New Board of Directors Named for Deaf Action Center (DAC) DEAF ACTION CENTER announces new Board of Directors and Executive Committee The best champion of an organization is its Board of Directors. We are excited to announce our new Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Dominic Lacy, President Michael McLaurin, Treasurer Jim […]
Mon, Mar 03 2014
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DFW-ASLTA Mini-Conference 2014
Deaf Network of Texas DFW-ASLTA Mini-Conference 2014 Out with the Old, In with the New: ASL Instruction in 2014  Three special guest speakers from Texas Foreign Language Association, American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages, and American Sign Language Teachers Association are coming to share information and updates with us. More details coming soon! Date: April 4, 2014 […]
Mon, Mar 03 2014

Concerns about VRS Reforms by Ed Bosson
Deaf Network of Texas Concerns about VRS Reforms Watch YouTube Video:  [link] Click to this to read letter to Senator Harkins Letter to Tom Harkins copy (PDF) [link] Click to this to check out representattles of subcommittee. List of Committee (PDF) [link] Hello Folks As you can see I have been enjoying my retirement after being absent from Edsalert for […]
Mon, Mar 03 2014

New Smartphone App Listens for Danger to Alert Distracted...
Deaf Network of Texas New Smartphone App Listens for Danger to Alert Distracted and Hearing Impaired Users February 26, 2014 Elizabeth Kreft Walking and texting can be dangerous, especially if you are trying to cross a road while listening to music. Audio Aware – a new application due out in March – may provide an extra layer of safety […]
Sat, Mar 01 2014

Shelter dog trained for hearing impaired gives woman new...
Deaf Network of Texas Shelter dog trained for hearing impaired gives woman new lease on life February 26, 2014 Monica Hernandez / Eyewitness News Email: mhernandez@wwltv.com | Twitter: @mhernandezwwl JEFFERSON, La. – You could feel the excitement Wednesday afternoon at the Jefferson Parish animal shelter on the Eastbank. Employees had just finished decorating, with Carnival colors, signs...
Sat, Mar 01 2014

ASLTA Entertainment with Dr Byron Bridges – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas DFW-ASLTA presents the  Saturday Night ASL Entertainment  FOR YOUR EYES ONLY An Evening of Comedy with  DR. BYRON BRIDGES COME AND LAUGH WITH US… *Audience participation in comedy skits *Childhood stories *ABC stories and ASL stories *Folklores University of Texas at Arlington in the beautiful auditorium inside Nedderman Hall Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 7:00 […]
Sat, Mar 01 2014

OHP troopers are cleared in arrest of hearing-impaired man
Deaf Network of Texas OHP troopers are cleared in arrest of hearing-impaired man Pearl Pearson is charged with resisting arrest. By MATT DINGER NewsOK.com OKLAHOMA CITY -? Three Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers have been cleared of wrongdoing in the arrest of a hearing-impaired man after a hit-and-run accident. The man who was arrested, Pearl Pearson Jr., 64, of Midwest […]
Sat, Mar 01 2014

Austin disc golfers upset about course’s permanent...
Deaf Network of Texas Austin disc golfers upset about course’s permanent removal from Pease Park By Julie Chang American-Statesman Staff February 27, 2014 Some Austin disc golfers are outraged with a city recommendation to exclude a course from a plan to revamp Pease Park, after they said officials promised them one. Members of area disc groups, including the Waterloo […]
Sat, Mar 01 2014

Task Force To Study School For The Deaf Not Passed By...
Deaf Network of Texas Task Force To Study School For The Deaf Not Passed By Committee February 27, 2014 By Zack Hedrick SULPHUR, OK — The broad phrasing of a recent senate bill had local parents worried it was the first step toward shutting down the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur. But parents are now breathing a […]
Sat, Mar 01 2014

North Central Texas Interpreters Meeting and Discussion...
Deaf Network of Texas North Central Texas Interpreters Meeting and Discussion Group The North Central Texas Interpreters for the Deaf (NCTID) will be hosting a meeting and group discussion on Saturday March 15th 2-4p. Location: 4302 Woodcrest Lane, Dallas Texas 75206 (Near I-75, off of Mockingbird Lane, between Greenville and Skillman) The meeting will address potential mentoring and train...
Sat, Mar 01 2014

Entertaining Movies on Sale Now
Deaf Network of Texas Entertaining Movies on Sale Now When it is cold outside, stay indoors and be entertained with a movie from ASL Films. All our DVDs from ASL Films are on sale now at Harris Communications. Each title is signed in ASL, closed captioned, with no audio.   Our selection includes: “Hard Man” (DVD431)—now only $23.39 “Gerald” […]
Fri, Feb 28 2014

Veterans and Bootz’s Law: Service Animals and Persons...
Deaf Network of Texas Veterans and Bootz’s Law: Service Animals and Persons with Disabilities in Texas February 24, 2014  Originally published by Joanna Herzik. A new informational video from the State Bar of Texas explains Texas House Bill 489, “Bootz’s Law,” relating to the rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities, including the use of service animals. The video, ...
Thu, Feb 27 2014

Alert System Survey
Deaf Network of Texas Alert System Survey Currently, I am a UTSA ENTREPRENEUR Student and looking to develop an alert system for the hearing impaired that will allow them to be alerted when they are called, siren goes off, phone rings, or honked at ; to help them be more aware of their surrounding. I am currently doing research […]
Thu, Feb 27 2014

Reserve your spot today and serves in Belize!
Deaf Network of Texas Reserve your spot today and serves in Belize! UDIS (United Deaf International Services) May 10-19, 2014 Age Group: Jr. Sr. High, Adult, & Families Work/Service Projects *Teachers Workshop *ASL Music Workshop *Classroom ASL Story Time *Parents ASL Workshop *Bible Study *School Painting Project Reservation fee of $100.00 For additional information visit: [link] CONTAC...
Thu, Feb 27 2014

ASL Storytime Hour – Houston
Deaf Network of Texas ASL STORYTIME HOUR DATE: 3/29/14, 4/5/14, 4/12/14,  4/19/14 and 4/26/14 TIME: 10:00-11:00 ADDRESS:  16616 Diana Lane Houston, Texas 77062 Come One, Come All! Join Ms. Genny and Friends for ASL Story Hour at The Clear Lake City-Freeman Branch Library . Watch and learn as our ASL Story Time Friends share children’s classics with children of […]
Thu, Feb 27 2014

Silent Dinner 3/7/14 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas Silent Dinner When: March, 7 2014 Where:  Food Court of North East Mall 1101 Melbourne Road Hurst, Texas 76053 Time: 6-9pm Join the Tarrant County Trinity River ASL Club as students come together for a night of fun and silence. This event is a VOICES OFF event, where students come together to have fun in […]
Thu, Feb 27 2014

Deaf researcher studies emergence of new signed language in...
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf researcher studies emergence of new signed language in Mexico February 26, 2014 BY LEILA RUIZ The National Science Foundation awarded a $15,107 grant to linguistics graduate student Lynn Hou to be used to research the emergence of a new signed language in the Oaxaca region of Mexico.  Hou was visiting a colleague’s home villages, […]
Wed, Feb 26 2014

Graduate student researches deaf culture
Deaf Network of Texas Graduate student researches deaf culture February 18, 2014 BY NICOLE COBLER Winning Miss Deaf America in 2010 didn’t just mean a new title for graduate student Rachel Mazique — instead, the victory played a part in her career path. Mazique’s involvement in the deaf community put her on the path to teaching an undergraduate English […]
Wed, Feb 26 2014

NLDF Dinner and Movie 3/7/14 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas NLDF Dinner and Movie 3/7/14 – DFW Everyone is welcome!  March 7, 2014 at 730pm. Bring your favorite Popcorn, Soda, Candy or Dinner. Then sit back and enjoy a free family friendly movie.  This Month’s Selection Is: The Ultimate Life   New Life Deaf Fellowship 6917 Brentwood Stair Rd Fort Worth, TX 76112 PH: 866-644-6748 […]
Wed, Feb 26 2014

2014 Southwest Regional Academic Bowl Hosted at TSD
Deaf Network of Texas TSD Release: 2014 Southwest Regional Acdemic Bowl Hosted at Texas School for the Deaf, March 27-Feb 1, 2014 THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE Contact:                                        Gallaudet University       Kaitlin Luna  Coordinator of Media and Public Relations  […]
Wed, Feb 26 2014

Move into Silicon Labs’ space signals major shift for...
Deaf Network of Texas Move into Silicon Labs' space signals major shift for national nonprofit February 24, 2014 Chad Swiatecki Staff Writer – Austin Business Journal The nonprofit Communication Service for the Deaf has moved to Austin from Sioux Falls, S.D., and taken nearly 16,000 square feet of prime space in one of the Silicon Laboratories Inc. (Nasdaq: SLAB) […]
Wed, Feb 26 2014

Deaf, hard of hearing team joins emergency responders rodeo
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf, hard of hearing team joins emergency responders rodeo February 18, 2014 The eighth annual Community Emergency Response Team Rodeo Round-Up was held Feb. 8 at the Harris County Fire & Sheriff’s Training Academy in Humble with members of the deaf and hard of hearing community taking part for the first time. According to a […]
Wed, Feb 26 2014

UALR Asst. Professor Named “Visionary” by Alma Mater...
Deaf Network of Texas UALR Asst. Professor Named "Visionary" by Alma Mater February 18, 2014 LITTLE ROCK, AR – An assistant professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) is being recognized this month for his great works in the deaf and hearing-impaired community. Dr. Glenn Anderson himself is deaf and teaches American Sign Language at UALR. […]
Wed, Feb 26 2014

NDEAM Poster Art competition 2014
Deaf Network of Texas NDEAM Poster Art competition National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Poster and Activities The deadline for this year’s Texas NDEAM Poster Art competition is near – March 15, 2014  There is NO FEE for entries, and the contest is open to any Texas artist with a disability. The annual competition determines the artwork to be […]
Tue, Feb 25 2014

Bleeva, A Narrative of Our Existence 2/26/14 – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas A presentation performance by Benjamin Bahan Dr. Benjamin Bahan will be coming to Austin to share a narrative, which is based on his interview with a deaf conspiracy theorist who has ideas about the origin of human beings and why there are deaf people on earth. Wednesday, February 26, 2014 7:00 p.m. Texas School for […]
Tue, Feb 25 2014