Deaf Network of Texas

April Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinar Series:...
Deaf Network of Texas Office of the Texas Governor, Greg Abbott Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinar Series COVID-19: Considerations for People with Disabilities Gears Representing Different Healthcare Items The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) invites you… Read more →
Thu, Mar 26 2020

FCC Shares Resources on Accessible Televised Emergency...
Deaf Network of Texas FCC Shares Resources on Accessible Televised Emergency Information Office of the Texas Governor, Greg Abbott Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Shares Resources on Accessible Televised Emergency Information On March 13, 2020, a national emergency was… Read more →
Thu, Mar 26 2020

Guidance on Providing Services to Students with...
Deaf Network of Texas Providing Services to Students with Disabilities During COVID-19 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued interim guidance to help administrators of K–12 schools and childcare programs create mitigation strategies to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. By helping… Read more →
Thu, Mar 26 2020

COVID-19 Guidance for Adults with Disabilities on Managing...
Deaf Network of Texas Office of the Texas Governor, Greg Abbott Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities COVID-19 Guidance for Adults with Disabilities on Managing Personal Care Attendants NMD United volunteers have created a COVID-19 guide for adults living with neuromuscular disabilities (NMD). The… Read more →
Thu, Mar 26 2020

Planning for the Digital Accessibility Needs of Students...
Deaf Network of Texas Planning for the Digital Accessibility Needs of Students with Disabilities as Part of a Campus Mitigation Plan for COVID-19 In response to precautions being taken in relation to COVID-19, the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) reminds Texas colleges… Read more →
Fri, Mar 13 2020

Obituary: Thelma Jo (Sealey) Hays
Deaf Network of Texas TSD 1941 Thelma Jo Hays, 91, of Tomball, Texas passed away February 22, 2020 of Alzheimer’s with her family by her side. She was born in Corsicana, Texas on July 12, 1928, to parents Sallie Katherine Neeley and Clyde F.… Read more →
Fri, Mar 13 2020

“Acting in ASL” workshop with Scott Wallace workshop...
Deaf Network of Texas “Acting in ASL” workshop with Scott Wallace Utilizing characterization techniques for a more effective interpretation: Role-shift, Affect, Characterization McLennan Community College Michaelis Academic Center, Room 111 1400 College Dr, Waco, Texas 76708 Mail payment to HOTID for early bird rate.… Read more →
Fri, Mar 13 2020

VisionaryImpossiblePeople’s present Spring Break –...
Deaf Network of Texas VisionaryImpossiblePeople’s present Spring Break ASL Dance Class March 14, 2020 2-4 pm Center For Dance 7517 Campbell Rd. Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75248 Cost: $6 EventBrite Venmo CashApp Cash Visionaryimpossiblepeople@gmail.com Read more →
Tue, Mar 10 2020

Press Release: 30th Annual Imagination Fort Worth
Deaf Network of Texas Contact: Lauri Bevan Imagination Fort Worth Phone: (817) 870-1141 Email: lbevan@icfw.org 3535 West 7th Street #4C Fort Worth, Texas [link] IMAGINATION FORT WORTH PRESS RELEASE Where Hands Can Speak The 30th Annual Weekend for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing… Read more →
Fri, Mar 06 2020

World’s First Sign Language Bible Completed
Deaf Network of Texas World’s First Sign Language Bible Completed The New World Translation in ASL – First Complete Bible for the Deaf Community Wallkill, NY — February 27, 2020 — A fifteen year-long labor of love culminated this past weekend with the public… Read more →
Fri, Mar 06 2020

Deaf Education: Dissertation Study Call for Participants
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf Education: Dissertation Study Call for Participants Call for participants (limited to those in Texas, I will travel to you)! Transcript: Hello! My name is Ashley Greene-Woods. I’m a doctoral candidate at Lamar University. I am currently working on my… Read more →
Fri, Mar 06 2020

ASL Festival at Austin 4/25/2020
Deaf Network of Texas ASL Festival at Austin 4/25/2020 Date: April 25, 2020 Time: Door Opens at 2:00 PM, Performance starts at 3:00 PM; Doors close at 7:00 PM Admission: $8 adult, $5 children, kids under 12 free Spotlight Deaf Performers: Brandy Mimms, Ayiu John… Read more →
Fri, Mar 06 2020

The Silent Natural Movie 4/18/20 – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas The Silent Natural Movie Based on a true story about the first Deaf Major League Baseball Star Get tickets now! Date: April 17, 2020 Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Tickets: $10 per person Address: Texas School for the Deaf… Read more →
Fri, Mar 06 2020

Join the Conversation About VR Services for Texans with...
Deaf Network of Texas Join the Conversation About Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Texans with Disabilities The Rehabilitation Council of Texas (RCT) & Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation What are the challenges facing Texans with disabilities who are seeking employment? Your input will help shape… Read more →
Fri, Mar 06 2020

Deaf Celebration Expo 2020 is back! Mark Your Calendar!
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Thu, Mar 05 2020

Deaf Celebration Expo 2020 T-Shirt Contest – Win $250...
Deaf Network of Texas T-Shirt Contest for Deaf Celebration! Deadline is Friday, May 1, 2020 Congratulations to Rebekah Covington for winning last year’s contest. Next expo on October 10, 2020 at Richardson, Texas To learn more about Deaf Celebration Expo, go to [link]   Read more →
Thu, Mar 05 2020

Deaf Awareness Day at Scarborough Renaissance Festival...
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf Awareness Day at Scarborough Renaissance Festival Date: Saturday, April 25, 2020 Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm Discounted tickets can be purchased on line by visiting [link] click PURCHASE TICKETS Enter Promo Code HIREDHANDS $29 for Adults (ages 13+) $16 for… Read more →
Thu, Mar 05 2020

DFW ASL Meditation: Next 4 Months Schedule for 2020
Deaf Network of Texas Find Your Balance ASL Meditation For ASL users interested in meditation Beginners welcome! White Rock United Methodist Church Room 202 9125 Diceman Drive (Near Old Gate Lane) Dallas, Texas 75218 SCHEDULE: (1st Saturday) Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM… Read more →
Thu, Mar 05 2020

Job Opportunity: FT Instructor for ASL/English Interpreting
Deaf Network of Texas FT Instructor for ASL/English Interpreting Opening: Full-time Instructor for ASL/English Interpreting – Tarrant County College Sign Language Interpreting Program The TCC Sign Language Interpreting Program, located on the Trinity River Campus in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Full-time Instructor… Read more →
Thu, Mar 05 2020

Intro to Texas Deaf Chamber of Commerce
Deaf Network of Texas Texas Deaf Chamber of Commerce Engage – Connect – Empower Introduction to Texas Deaf Chamber of Commerce Howdy! My name is Jason Shaw, President and Chair of Texas Deaf Chamber of Commerce! We, Deaf business owners and founders, are excited… Read more →
Thu, Mar 05 2020

Psalms One on One with Fr. Mulcrone 3/28/20 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas Psalms One One FR JOE MULCRONE Director of the Deaf Apostolate from the Archdiocese of Chicago Presenting Psalms One on One Date: Saturday, March 28, 2020 Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM BEI CEU’s Pending Take this opportunity to work… Read more →
Fri, Feb 28 2020

Obituary: Cornelio Garcia Guajardo, Sr.
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Thu, Feb 27 2020

Women of the World Poetry Slams: ASL Cabaret showcase...
Deaf Network of Texas My name is Mona Jean Cedar and I am an RID certified ASL interpreter from Los Angeles. I am also the resident interpreter for the Women of the World Poetry Slams (WoWPS). The good news is they (WoWPS) are sponsoring… Read more →
Thu, Feb 27 2020

Deafophia Event & Cirque 4/4/20 – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas Deafopia Presents: Deafophia Event & Cirque at Austin, Texas Date: Saturday, April 4, 2020 Time: Door opens at 10:00 AM till 6:00 PM; Shows at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM Vendors, Food, Live Shows, Games, Bouncing House, Entertainment Location: Texas… Read more →
Fri, Feb 21 2020

Texas Deaf Festival 8/1/20 – San Antonio
Deaf Network of Texas 2nd Annual Texas Deaf Festival Save the Date!! Date: Saturday, August 1, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Location: Pickrell Park “Pavilion” 703 Oak Street Schertz, Texas 78154 (Near San Antonio) Drink, Food, Vendors, Beer, Disc, Jockey, Fun, Swimming,… Read more →
Fri, Feb 21 2020

Butterflies in the Garden: Deaf Awareness Day 3/16/20 –...
Deaf Network of Texas Butterflies in the Garden – Deaf Awareness Day The Fort Worth Botanical Gardens will have a Butterflies in the Garden- Deaf Awareness Day on March 16, 2020 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Interpreters will be provided by the TCC… Read more →
Thu, Feb 20 2020

Interpreter Provided: 35th Annual Texas Storytelling...
Deaf Network of Texas 35th Annual TEXAS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL Texas Live with 35 March 12-15, 2020 Denton, Texas Love listening to scary stories? Tall tales? Or maybe personal yarns? Come to Denton to celebrate 35 years of Texas Storytelling Festivals featuring 35 Tejas Tellers… Read more →
Thu, Feb 20 2020

RSVP Required: Discovery Retreat with National Park Service...
Deaf Network of Texas RSVP Required: Discovery Retreat with National Park Service 2/29/2020 – San Antonio On Saturday, February 29, 2020, Discovery Retreat will host a 1-day event in San Antonio to focus on conservation. We will partner with the National Park Service (NPS)… Read more →
Thu, Feb 20 2020

SWCED 2020 Conference – Corpus Christi
Deaf Network of Texas SWCED 2020 Conference Bringing the Future into Focus Website: https://swced.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SWCED/ July 14, 2020 @ 8:00 am – July 16, 2020 @ 12:00 pm We have an amazing line up of speakers at this years conference, including keynote speakers… Read more →
Thu, Feb 20 2020

Seek the World at TCC 4/2/2020 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas Seek the World at TCC 4/2/2020 – DFW On April 2, 2020 from 6 pm – 8pm, the TCC Sign Language Interpreting Program and ASL Club is proud to be hosting Seek the World! Calvin Young will be presenting on… Read more →
Thu, Feb 20 2020

Deaf Senior of DFW: Social Security Benefits Updates...
Deaf Network of Texas SPECIAL BULLETIN Deaf Seniors of Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex Community Workshop SATURDAY, February 22, 2020 10:00 am-12:00 noon Topic: “Social Security Benefit Updates” Mr. Hamid Hajebian is Licensed Professional Counselor and owns HH Employment Training for the Deaf (Tickets to… Read more →
Thu, Feb 20 2020

The Disability Vote in the 2020 Presidential Primary
Deaf Network of Texas The Disability Vote in the 2020 Presidential Primary The CTD Messenger e-Newsletter February 13, 2020 Early Voting Starts Next Week Mark your calendar, Early Voting for the 2020 Primary Election begins Tuesday, February 18! To show the power of the… Read more →
Fri, Feb 14 2020

Interfaith Symposium on Including Deaf and People with...
Deaf Network of Texas Interfaith Symposium on Including Deaf and People with Disabilities 2/25/20 – DFW Create a culture of belonging in your faith community! On February 25, 2020, faith leaders, parents and educators of all faiths are invited to a special gathering of… Read more →
Fri, Feb 14 2020

Harris County Unveils New Polling Technology For...
Deaf Network of Texas Harris County Unveils New Polling Technology For Non-English Speakers The technology will allow voters to communicate with interpreters in 34 languages via video chat. MATT HARAB POSTED ONFEBRUARY 14, 2020 A new piece of technology in Harris County polling places… Read more →
Fri, Feb 14 2020

HHS OCR and Christus Settlement to Strengthen its Provision...
Deaf Network of Texas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2020 Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 media@hhs.gov HHS OCR Secures Voluntary Resolution with CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System to Strengthen its Provision of Auxiliary Aids and Services to Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard… Read more →
Fri, Feb 14 2020

Opening: Full-time Instructor for ASL/English Interpreting...
Deaf Network of Texas Opening: Full-time Instructor for ASL/English Interpreting – Tarrant County College Sign Language Interpreting Program The TCC Sign Language Interpreting Program, located on the Trinity River Campus in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Full-time Instructor for ASL/English Interpreting to begin… Read more →
Fri, Feb 14 2020

University of Houston ASL Society: The Chocolate Bar...
Deaf Network of Texas University of Houston ASL Society: The Chocolate Bar Date: February 20, 2020 Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Event: ASL and Deaf social and Dessert Dining Cost: Free admission; pay for food and drinks only. Location: 2521 University Blvd, Houston,… Read more →
Fri, Feb 14 2020

“Signing Black in America” Documentary Film Screening...
Deaf Network of Texas “Signing Black in America” Documentary Film Screening Join us at Dallas International University as we show the documentary film Signing Black in America. This film is based on natural conversations, artistic performances by Black ASL users, interviews with Black signers,… Read more →
Fri, Feb 14 2020

NTID Information Session for D/HH High School Students and...
Deaf Network of Texas Expectional Value. Perfect fit. RIT/NTID – National Technical Institute for the Deaf Parent and Student Information Session Information Session for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing High School Students and Their Parents Deaf and hard-of-hearing students and their parents interested in Rochester Institute… Read more →
Fri, Feb 14 2020

East Texas Deaf Festival Date Change
Deaf Network of Texas SAVE THE DATE HAS CHANGED  East TX Deaf Festival   Due to other conflict on March 28, the Deaf Festival event has moved the date to September 26, 2020  • The East Texas Deaf Association will host a Deaf Festival on… Read more →
Mon, Feb 10 2020

Reminder: DBAD Banquet 2020 – Dallas
Deaf Network of Texas You’re invited to celebrate our 19th Annual DBAD Banquet 2020 Date: Saturday, February 15, 2020 Time: 12:00  pm – 5:00 pm Where: Dallas Association of the Deaf Club 4215 Maple Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219 Adults: $10 per person 12 &… Read more →
Mon, Feb 10 2020

First Ever Middle School Robotics Tournament for Deaf and...
Deaf Network of Texas JOINT PRESS RELEASE Contact: A.J. Morton Phone: 512-462-5416 Email: Alan.Morton@tsd.state.tx.us Contact: Keena Miller 512/462-5328; c 512/658-4444 keena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 7, 2020 First Ever Middle School Robotics Tournament for Deaf & Hard of Hearing February 7-8, 2020 Austin, Texas –… Read more →
Fri, Feb 07 2020

Waya: Volunteer Interpreter Wanted – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas Volunteer Interpreter Wanted – Austin We have a deaf child signed up for our spring league that will start in March. We are looking for volunteer(s) to help with communication between coaches and the player. Practices are to be determined… Read more →
Fri, Feb 07 2020

Mardi Gras Party 2/22/20 – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas Mardi Gras Party 2/22/20 – Austin Mardi Gras party Date: Saturday, February 22, 2020 Time: 7:00 PM to 2:00 AM Admission: $8 per person Refreshments will be served Queen and King contest, Games, Dance, Prizes Address: Austin Deaf Club 8818… Read more →
Thu, Feb 06 2020

DDGA Central Open at Waco – March 20-22, 2020
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf Disc Golf Association: Disc Central Open Tournament 2020 – Waco Location: Brazos Park East at Waco, Texas Schedule: Friday, March 20, 2020 1:00pm- 5:00pm $10 per player for Random Dubs host by Dax Nutt 7:00pm- 9:00pm Players Meeting/Dinner @… Read more →
Thu, Feb 06 2020

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED in ASL Workshop –...
Deaf Network of Texas American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED in American Sign Language DATE: February 22, 2020 TIME: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm WEBSITE: [link] ASL Version: https://youtu.be/A8UFjS7ZgdU This class is brought to you by Jeremy Norman with J. Dean Enterprises and Teresa Dell… Read more →
Thu, Feb 06 2020

Free Hearing Aids – Apply Today!
Deaf Network of Texas We are very excited for the work that we are doing! If you know someone who needs help obtaining hearing aids please pass along our information to them. People can apply for our FREE hearing aids directly on our website… Read more →
Thu, Feb 06 2020

1st Annual Ranger Madness: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament...
Deaf Network of Texas TSD Athletic Booster Club proudly hosts 1st ANNUAL RANGER MADNESS 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Saturday, March 28, 2020 Games start at 9 AM Check in at 8:00 – 8:45 AM Seeger Gym & TSD Gym Texas School for the… Read more →
Thu, Feb 06 2020

Roommate Wanted – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas Great person seeking Great roommate in Dallas area I am looking for a room to rent Or a person who is looking for a roommate. About myself, lgbt, I would describe myself as someone who is honest, caring, hardworking, and… Read more →
Thu, Feb 06 2020

Obituary: John Alejos Jr
Deaf Network of Texas Obituary: John Alejos Jr July 11, 1945 – January 31, 2020 at 1:30 AM. John went to Texas School for the Deaf til 1961 moved and graduated 1964 from Illinois School for the Deaf. Survived by his mother 93 yrs… Read more →
Thu, Feb 06 2020