Deaf Network of Texas

TEDxPSU – Dr. Joseph Valente – Hearing the Unheard
Deaf Network of Texas TEDxPSU – Dr. Joseph Valente – Hearing the Unheard Dr. Joseph Valente is involved in comprehensive research in childhood studies, comparative and international education, educational anthropology, deaf studies and disability studies. He is the author of the autobiographical novel and autoethnography, “d/Deaf and d/Dumb: A Portrait of a Deaf Kid as a ...
Tue, Feb 07 2012

Super Bowl XLVI: PepsiCo and the NAD
Deaf Network of Texas Super Bowl XLVI: PepsiCo and the NAD The National Association for the Deaf (NAD) and PepsiCo announce that the NAD Miss Deaf America, Rachel Mazique, will perform the National Anthem and America the Beautiful in American Sign Language (ASL) at the upcoming Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on February 5, 2012. The NAD in partnership [...]
Fri, Feb 03 2012

TDI Applauds FCC Report and Order on Internet Captioning
Deaf Network of Texas TDI Applauds FCC Report and Order on Internet Captioning Happy New Year! TDI is pleased to begin the year 2012 with a welcome announcement from the FCC. The FCC issued a Report and Order requiring that video programs previously shown on television with captions must be displayed with captions when shown on the Internet. More [...]
Thu, Jan 19 2012

Viral video shows what baby talk looks like when you’re deaf
Deaf Network of Texas Viral video shows what baby talk looks like when you’re deaf Any family with multiple kids knows that a trip anywhere can be a boisterous, rowdy affair, especially if you’ve got a couple of toddler boys, and you’re at the mechanic’s shop. The Brown family is no different. Ken Brown, and his wife Sarah, live [...]
Mon, Jan 16 2012

Burn Down the Ground book Kambri Crews (CODA author)
Deaf Network of Texas Burn Down the Ground book Kambri Crews (CODA author) BURN DOWN THE GROUND: A MEMOIR by Kambri Crews — An unflinching, emotional memoir by the hearing daughter of two deaf parents, about the rampant dysfunction of her rural Texas childhood and the searing violence that left her father serving a twenty-year prison sentence. Successful New [...]
Mon, Jan 16 2012

Public Videophones at City of Houston facilities
Deaf Network of Texas Public Videophones at City of Houston facilities The City of Houston’s Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and Communication Service for the Deaf (C-S-D) have partnered to provide videophones for the deaf and hard of hearing at city facilities. The videophones offer: point-to-point, Video Relay Service Calls and IP Relay. Below is the list of [...]
Tue, Dec 06 2011

Deaf Seniors of America 2013 Conference
Deaf Network of Texas DSA 2013 Conference Dates Changed DEAF SENIORS OF AMERICA 2013 CONFERENCE DATES CHANGED The 2013 Baltimore Conference Management Team (CMT) is announcing a change in dates from August 28 – September 3, 2013 to August 22 – 27, 2013 for the DSA 2013 Conference. Lance Fischer, conference chair, states that the new conference dates will [...]
Wed, Nov 09 2011

Can’t get a Drivers License or into Drivers Education?
Deaf Network of Texas Can’t get a Drivers License or into Drivers Education? Have you or anyone been denied/refused communication access (Sign Language or C.A.R.T) to the state’s required 6-hour drivers training course if you are 25 years of age or under in order to obtain a driver license? If so, please email Heather.Bise@dactexas.org or call 214-295-9654. Posted by: [...]
Thu, Nov 03 2011

Copy of Complaint: Donnika Ivy and TEA
Deaf Network of Texas Copy of Complaint: Donnika Ivy and TEA Here is the complaint that was filed in the U.S. District Court. This complaint was comprised of documentation of discriminatory acts against Ms. Ivy over the course of two years. Please take a moment to read this and understand how DOJ and OCR decided to handle the complaints [...]
Tue, Sep 20 2011

Summer 2011 – Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Deaf Network of Texas Hurry! Only 17 spots left (with scholarships for those who qualify) Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Colorado Wilderness Adventure Camp 2011 Wilderness Adventure Camp Session 1 (ages 8—16) $450 July 17—22, 2011 Weekend—July 22-23, 2011 Wilderness Adventure Camp Session 2 (ages 8—16) $450 July 24-29, 2011 Weekend –July 29-30, 2011 Wilderness [...]
Thu, Jul 14 2011

Thou Shalt Not Curse The Deaf
Deaf Network of Texas Thou Shalt Not Curse The Deaf One woman’s struggle to make Jewish life accessible for herself and others. Alexis Kashar Tuesday, July 5, 2011 I was fortunate to be born into a Jewish family with three generations of deaf members. Both of my parents are deaf, as were my paternal grandparents. This was an ideal [...]
Wed, Jul 06 2011

Tell the LA Commission for the Deaf “ASK DEAF FIRST!”
Deaf Network of Texas Tell the LA Commission for the Deaf “ASK DEAF FIRST!” STARTED BY Deaf Action Center of Louisiana OVERVIEW My name is Patty Warmack, as a person who is Deaf and the President of the DAC, I was shocked to learn on Friday, April 1, 2011 the Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center of Louisiana [...]
Sun, Jun 05 2011

Free Presentation by FCC Commissioner Copps – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas Free Presentation by FCC Commissioner Copps – Austin 19th Biennial International TDI Conference The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act: Challenges and Opportunities 19th Biennial International TDI Conference is proud to announce The Keynote Presentation by FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps Thursday, June 2, 2011 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Hyatt-Reg...
Wed, Jun 01 2011

FEMA Administrators to Keynote at TDI Conference
Deaf Network of Texas FEMA Administrators to Keynote at TDI Conference [link] CEPIN's parent organization, Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (TDI) is proud to announce that W. Craig Fugate and Marcie Roth will keynote the afternoon portion of TDI's conference on Thursday, June 2nd. They will be talking about FEMA's commitment to ensuring people w...
Wed, Jun 01 2011

TDI Conference 2011 – More Updated – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas TDI 19th Biennial International Conference – UPDATED Join us in Austin June 2-4, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Austin CEUS NOW AVAILABLE FOR INTERPRETERS ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE TDI is pleased to announce that Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) has approved General and Court Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for all keynote and plenary...
Wed, May 25 2011

New billboard targets deaf community
Deaf Network of Texas New billboard targets deaf community Effort aims to improve deaf-hearing communication Published : Friday, 13 May 2011 Jim Swift AUSTIN (KXAN) – Have you, as a hearing person, ever tried to make a phone call to a member of the deaf community? In the past, that was a real challenge. “Back in old time we [...]
Tue, May 17 2011

TDI 19th Biennial International Conference – Preliminary...
Deaf Network of Texas TDI 19th Biennial International Conference – Preliminary Schedule TDI 19th Biennial International Conference Online Registration Join us in Austin June 2-4, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Austin The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act: Challenges and Opportunities PRELIMINARY TDI CONFERENCE SCHEDULE ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE Details subjec...
Mon, May 02 2011

PurpleVRS One Number
Deaf Network of Texas PurpleVRS One Number The Power of ONE phone number Easy! One phone number is all you need for these devices! You choose! Download Purple VRS Today! videophone, PC, Mac, Android, iphone4 & ipod touch Have you tried lately? [link]
Mon, May 02 2011

ASL Teacher in Mansfield
Deaf Network of Texas ANNOUNCEMENT: ASL Teacher in Mansfield Mansfield ISD will soon be looking to hire a Texas certified American Sign Language teacher to begin Fall 2011. If you are Texas certified to teach ASL and interested please apply online: [link] AND contact Mrs. Alfred, the principal of Ben Barbeer Career Tech Academy: christiealfred@misdmail.org
Thu, Apr 28 2011

Wilderness Adventure Camp Campers and Staff
Deaf Network of Texas Wilderness Adventure Camp Campers and Staff Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is offering thrilling Wilderness Adventure camps for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth ages 8 to 16 with opportunities to build self-identity, confidence and social skills through outdoor education, backpacking, arts, drama, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, swimming, climbing, cha...
Fri, Apr 22 2011

A more complete Alamo experience
Deaf Network of Texas A more complete Alamo experience By Scott Huddleston shuddleston@express-news.net April 1, 2011 Gail and Bruce Fearing can't hear, but they longed to see and learn about the Alamo. The deaf couple's request for a sign-language interpreter may have sparked an effort to make the Alamo more user-friendly for the deaf. The couple and their two [...]
Thu, Apr 07 2011

Michael Hubbs – Deaf Speed Skater at DHH Fort Worth 4/9/11
Deaf Network of Texas Michael Hubbs – Deaf Speed Skater at DHH Fort Worth 4/9/11 Michael Hubbs-Short Track Speed Skater is pursuing his dream to make the 2014 Winter Olympics Team. -He currently trains at Olympic Training Site in Salt Lake City, Utah. -He won multiple USA National Championships and won silver medal in World-Class Division at a National [...]
Wed, Apr 06 2011

Act Now to Protect Schools for the Deaf
Deaf Network of Texas Act Now to Protect Schools for the Deaf Greetings. Schools for the deaf across the nation are facing a severe crisis and we need you to act now. Some are under threat of closure, some face drastic budget cuts that would underfund the school, and others face challenges to promoting an environment where education [...]
Thu, Feb 24 2011

Letter from TAD President 2/10/11
Deaf Network of Texas Letter from TAD President 2/10/11 Texas Association of the Deaf, Inc. P.O. Box 1982 Manchaca, Texas 78652 [link] February 10, 2011 To TAD members, friends and supporters: On behalf of the TAD board, I am taking this opportunity to address the current issues that affect the deaf and hard of hearing citizens of Texas. While [...]
Sun, Feb 13 2011

Deaf Discrimination featured on ABC – 2/4/11
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf Discrimination featured on ABC – 2/4/11 ABC’s “What Would You Do?” show features actors who portray ethical dilemmas to see the reactions – or lack of them – of people passing by. This Friday (2/4/11) at 9 p.m. EST the show will feature a segment on deaf discrimination. You may recognize some folks in [...]
Wed, Feb 02 2011

Take the TDI TV Captioning Survey
Deaf Network of Texas Take the TDI TV Captioning Survey TDI is working on a new Universal Captioning Petition for Federal Communications Commission (FCC). TDI invites other consumer groups to join in this petition such as American Association of Deaf Blind (AADB), American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA), California Coalition of Ag...
Tue, Nov 02 2010

ASDC 2011 Conference
Deaf Network of Texas American Society for Deaf Children Conference 2011 JUNE is right around the corner! REGISTER NOW for the 22nd Biennial ASDC Conference “PARENT CHOICES: KEYS TO YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE!” Registration forms and conference information are available at SEE YOU AT MSD IN FREDERICK, MARYLAND [link] [link] and on Facebook Erin Buck (301) 360-2054 erin.buck@msd.edu Lori Bonhe...
Thu, Oct 28 2010

ASL Films Festival for YOUTH
Deaf Network of Texas ASL FILMS Festival for YOUTH Intoducting the next generation of filmmakers! Short films of 3-10 minutes are being accepted in the following genres Drama, comdey, music, animation, documentary, experimental, narrative, educational, commerical, AFFY Junior, Audience choice, AFFY JR Honorable Mention, Director's Choice Award, Many more awards! CASH PRIZES The film ...
Wed, Oct 13 2010

Try our Deaf-Owned, Deaf-Operated Nationwide VRS and IP...
Deaf Network of Texas To all who tried NationwideVRS … THANK YOU … for your patronage … We hope you were pleased with your Nationwide experience … For those who prefer text relay, go to  [link] and click on “text relay”. Visit  [link] to learn about fast and superior Video Relay Service NationwideVRS is one of the few deaf-owned, deaf-operated VRS [...]
Wed, Oct 13 2010

Talk Show for ASL Community
Deaf Network of Texas THAT KEITH WANN SHOW – BUILDING CULTURAL BRIDGES Bringing talk radio to the American Sign Language community and educating the Hearing World Wednesday Nights 8-9pm EST [link] [link] BREAKTHROUGH TALK RADIO SHOW A HIT AMONG DEAF COMMUNITY “My goal is to offer the deaf community insight and connection to the hearing world in all media [...]
Tue, Oct 12 2010

Man wrongly convicted in ’90 sex assault will be released...
Deaf Network of Texas Man wrongly convicted in '90 sex assault will be released today Tuesday, September 28, 2010 By JENNIFER EMILY / The Dallas Morning News jemily@dallasnews.com Stephen Matthew Brodie spent nearly 20 years trying to convince authorities that he was wrongly convicted of sexually assaulting a Richardson girl in 1990. On Monday, a state district judge finally [...]
Tue, Sep 28 2010

Judge exonerates deaf man wrongly convicted in 1990 sex...
Deaf Network of Texas Judge exonerates deaf man wrongly convicted in 1990 sex assault of Richardson girl Monday, September 27, 2010 By JENNIFER EMILY / The Dallas Morning News jemily@dallasnews.com A deaf man wrongly convicted in the 1990 sexual assault of a Richardson girl is a step closer to freedom after a state district judge cleared his name today. [...]
Tue, Sep 28 2010

Jury Awards $184,400 Against Smith Personnel Solutions in...
Deaf Network of Texas U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 207 S. Houston Street, 3rd Floor Dallas, TX 752024726 PHONE (214) 253-2760 TTY (214) 253-2710 FAX (214) 253-2749 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2010 CONTACT: JOEL CLARK Trial Attorney (214) 253-2743 SUZANNE ANDERSON Supervisory Trial Attorney (214) 253-2740 TTY: (214) 253-2710 JURY AWARDS $184,400 AGAINST SMITH PERSONNE...
Fri, Sep 24 2010

Hearing Aid Tax Credit: Texas Rally Update
Deaf Network of Texas Hearing Aid Tax Credit: Texas Rally Update Friday, September 17, 2010 Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) urged a capacity crowd of 120 Texas Hearing Aid Tax Credit supporters to help him work for passage of the bill (H.R. 1646) in the final months of this Congressional session or in the new Congress that will convene in [...]
Mon, Sep 20 2010

Beyond Ordinary Relay
Deaf Network of Texas Relay & Beyond. With IP-Relay, great relay service is just the start! New articles by deaf authors every week. Offers you won't find anywhere else. You'll choose us for our fast service and great operators. But you'll love us for what takes IP-Relay Beyond! Check it out: [link] Come explore the NEW IP-Relay. ________________________________ Pur...
Wed, Sep 01 2010

Austin Cops Bullied A 90 lb Deaf Girl
Deaf Network of Texas Austin Cops Bullied A 90 lb Deaf Girl Press Release – Austin, TX – 08/23/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ——————— Of interest to editors and journalists covering: Courts, Police Brutality, Lawyer, Law, Defense Attorney, Deaf, American Sign Language, ASL Interpreters, Austin, Texas. Austin Cops Bullied A 90 lb Deaf Girl A...
Tue, Aug 24 2010

Your Input is Needed and Requested: National Dialogue on...
Deaf Network of Texas Your Input is Needed and Requested: National Dialogue on Preparedness Website is Now Open Dear Disability Professional in Texas, For the past few months, I’ve served on the FEMA Local, State, Tribal, and Federal Preparedness Task Force related to the development of policy and practices for emergency management across the country. The Task Force is [...]
Mon, Aug 16 2010

We Need Your Vote for Language!
Deaf Network of Texas We Need Your Vote for Language! [link] Please help support early bilingual access for Deaf toddlers and their families by voting for Clerc's Children Inc in the Pepsi Refresh project - the top 10 projects will get critical funding!!! Visit [link] or simply text 101469 to Pepsi (73774). THANK YOU!! PLEASE VOTE EVERY DAY IN [...]
Thu, Aug 05 2010

Historical marker hints at tarnished reputation at TSD
Deaf Network of Texas Historical marker hints at tarnished reputation at TSD Ken Herman, AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN Published: June 17, 2010 Say you lived a long, full life. And say, like most folks, you had done some good stuff, some bad stuff and some somewhere-in-between stuff. And say, after you died, you got mentioned on a Texas historical marker. And say all it mentioned was a [...]
Fri, Jun 18 2010

Deaf Women United 2011 Conference
Deaf Network of Texas Deaf Women United 2011 Conference Deaf Women!!! Now is the time to think about coming to the next Deaf Women United national conference in beautiful and scenic Portland, Maine June 29-July 3, 2011! This conference is for all Deaf women in all walks of life, from young to old, professionals to stay-at-home moms, Deaf women leaders and followers and of all [...]
Sun, May 09 2010

Ashley Fiolek is Kicking Up Dirt – Book for Sale
Deaf Network of Texas Ashley Fiolek is kicking up dirt “Ashley Fiolek’s incredible story perfectly embodies the adage ‘the only thing that deaf people can’t do is hear.’ Fiolek is an inspiration to anyone who has a barrier to overcome. My hands are waving in the air, and I’m screaming for her; this book should not be missed.” —Marlee Matlin Buy Kicking Up Dirt [...]
Mon, May 03 2010

No Interpreter? Maybe Death
Deaf Network of Texas No Interpreter? Maybe Death Gerardo Loustaunva, deaf, was a patient North Cypress Medical Center, Cypress, TX 77429. He said nurses and Drs. refused to provide a qualified sign language interpreter so he could communicate with them. Gerardo said many times he asked for a sign language interpreter. But nurses and Drs., refused. Instead, they wrote notes to communica...
Tue, Apr 06 2010

Jean Massieu Academcy Petition – Please Sign and Support us!
Deaf Network of Texas Regarding the possible closure of Jean Massieu Academy The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has notified Jean Massieu Academy (JMA) and Jean Massieu Foundation of its current standing. In a letter dated March 24, 2010 TEA indicates an accreditation of “Not Accredited-Revoked” due to the academic accountability rating of “Academically Unacceptable” for last few years. On...
Mon, Apr 05 2010

Jean Massieu Academy in Arlington ordered to close in summer
Deaf Network of Texas Jean Massieu Academy in Arlington ordered to close in summer By TRACI SHURLEY and EVA-MARIE AYALA tshurley@star-telegram.com, eayala@star-telegram.com ARLINGTON — The state ordered the Jean Massieu Academy in Arlington to close this summer after revoking its accreditation as a school district, the Texas Education Agency announced Wednesday. School officials hav...
Sun, Mar 14 2010

Deaf Man on HGTV Channel – 3/14/10
Deaf Network of Texas Sign for Design Episode HANTT-105H TUNE IN March 14, 2010 10:00 PM e/p March 14, 2010 1:00 AM e/p Note: Central Time (Texas) should around 9:00 PM — Please check your TV Guide. (If already plan for the day, just record it!) Matt is a stay at home dad who runs a graphic design business while pursuing his dream of being the first deaf syndicated [...]
Sun, Mar 14 2010

Arlington charter school will close after losing...
Deaf Network of Texas Arlington charter school will close after losing accreditation March 10, 2010 By TRACI SHURLEY tshurley@star-telegram.com The Jean Massieu Academy in Arlington will close this summer after having its accreditation as a school district revoked, the Texas Education Agency announced Wednesday. The charter-school campus, which serves primarily deaf children and their fam...
Sat, Mar 13 2010

Three Former Owners and Employees of Two Video Relay...
Deaf Network of Texas Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Three Former Owners and Employees of Two Video Relay Service Companies Plead Guilty to Defrauding FCC Program Three former owners and employees of two different video relay service companies pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the Federal Communications Commission’s ...
Wed, Mar 10 2010

NAD Youth Leadership Camp: Got Summer Plans!!?
Deaf Network of Texas Greetings from NAD Youth Programs!! Got summer plans!!? Consider NAD Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) in Stayton, Oregon!! The NAD YLC is a sensational four-week summer camp program for deaf and hard of hearing high school students. The camp provides campers the ability to develop their scholarship, leadership, and citizenship qualities in nature environment. Being outdoo...
Mon, Mar 08 2010

Millie Brother Scholarship for Hearing Children of Deaf...
Deaf Network of Texas Millie Brother Scholarship for Hearing Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) The Children of Deaf Adults organization would like to call your attention to the Millie Brother Scholarship available to provide financial support for hearing children of Deaf adults to attend college. Since 1990, we have awarded scholarships to 36 hearing children of deaf adults. This year we ar...
Tue, Feb 09 2010

Please Help Support LaVista Retirement Community via Search...
Deaf Network of Texas Please Help Support LaVista Retirement Community via Search Engine Please use [link] as your search engine. Each time this site is used a donation will be made to AFED (American Foundation for the Elderly Deaf), LaVista Retirement Community. See our website: [link] for information about LaVista. Thank you for your support! Share and Enjoy:
Mon, Feb 08 2010