Sordos Empowerment
“Promoting Self Reliance and Empowerment for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing”
Job Placement Services:
Sordos has continued to provide quality employment services in the
Austin area. Due to current economic hardships and high unemployment
rates we have chosen to limit services to Austin and its surrounding
areas. Unemployment issues are affecting people across the country.
Sordos is dedicated to breaking down barriers that prevent the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing from obtaining employment. We continue to build
new relationships with Austin employers and are having much success in
placing the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in competitive employment.
Please welcome Chris Espinoza as our new Vocational Services Liaison.
Chris is now responsible for coordinating services and managing our
vocational services department. Chris can be reached via email
[email protected]
or via VP: 512-803-7000.
Interpreting Services:
Due to high demand Sordos has expanded our interpreting services. We
are currently seeking highly qualified; certified Interpreters to work
part time in various educational, medical, legal and vocational
settings. Interpreter interviews and paperwork will be completed every
Friday from 10am-3pm. Please contact April Garcia
[email protected]
to schedule your appointment.
The Deaf Community has a right and responsibility to request
qualified interpreters! If you have a complaint or concern regarding
your rights for quality interpreting services please contact us. You
deserve the right to be heard!
Sordos would like to thank the Deaf Community for your continued
support and requests for our reputable interpreters. As interpreting
services continues to grow we are able to fund various programs such
as our Job Search Groups and Advocacy Services. Expect more services
to come in the near future. Sordos Interpreting Services benefits our
local Deaf Community of Austin! For Interpreting Requests please email
[email protected]
or call 512-383-5490.
Sign Language Classes:
Beginner level ASL classes are starting Tuesday January 8th. All
courses are taught by experienced Deaf instructors. Classes will be
held at our office every Tuesday evening from 6-8pm for a total of 6
weeks. Please contact Emily Smith [email protected]
for more information.
Have you ever wanted to know what your baby/toddler was wanting?
Wanting to eliminate frustration? Sign Language has many benefits for
young children, deaf or hearing. Imagine your child able to tell you
when they’re hungry, thirsty, sleepy, hot or cold before they are able
to speak! Join our baby sign language classes! Baby sign language
classes begin Thursday January 10th. Contact
[email protected]
for more information.
Support your local Deaf Community:
Sordos Empowerment is seeking furniture donations for a Deaf person
who recently relocated from another country. He has absolutely no
furniture and is living in a small apartment in Austin. If you have
anything to donate please contact Sue Winkles
[email protected]
. We also need volunteers to pick up and deliver furniture to the
persons residence.
Sordos is creating a clothing closet for Deaf Consumers in our
vocational program and homeless Deaf Consumers served at Shoreline
Christian Centers East Campus. We are seeking donations for men’s and
women’s business casual and business professional clothing. We are
also in need of khaki pants and polo shirts for Consumers placed in
jobs which require a uniform. Please contact April Winkles-Garcia
[email protected]
or feel free to drop items off at our office Monday through Friday
10am-2pm.
Sordos in now accepting donations for Christmas gifts for Deaf and
Hard of Hearing children in foster care. If you are able to assist
please contact [email protected]
. Lets help these children have a wonderful Christmas and know that
their local Deaf Community cares!
Location:
Please note all services are now held at one location! Sordos is
located at 5828 Balcones Dr. #205 Austin TX 78731.
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Sordos Empowerment
(512) 383-5490 Voice
(512) 803-7001 VP
(512) 459-8888
5828 Balcones Dr. Suite #205
Austin, TX. 78731
www.sordostexas.com
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