Texas Hands and Voices – Spring 2013 events
Hey y’all,
Just wanted to remind everyone about a few TXHV/GBYS events coming up across the state! More events are in the works, so stay tuned to Facebook and our Calendar!
Also on the sidebar is a list of camps for D/HH kids that members have sent us or we have found out about through word of mouth. No affiliation, just a starting place for some summer fun! Please research each one you are interested in to see if it is a good fit for your child.
Family Bowling Fun in Denton
Saturday, April 27, 2013
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
a casual opportunity for families of deaf and hard of hearing children in the Denton region to meet each other and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with their kids of all ages. Four lanes will be provided at the Brunswick Zone in Denton. (Shoe rental not included.)
RSVP to Sarah Wainscott at [email protected]
Park Day in Austin
Sunday April 28, 2013
3:00-5:00 pm
Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park
Join us under the shady trees where the kids can play on two playscapes.
Explore the pond and feed the turtles.
Enjoy time with your family and make new friends.
Find us near the yellow balloon and picnic tables
7000 Ardath St.
Austin, Texas 78757
RSVP to Jennifer Peterson 512-350-1434 [email protected]
Lovely Ladies Luncheon & Movie
May 4th 11:00 am
Hester’s Cafe at the art museum
1902N. Shoreline Blvd; Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Moms, Grandmothers, Aunts & other female adult friends of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children come join us for an afternoon lunch & movie without the kids. Enjoy time with fellow parents & family members dealing with like situations & know you’re in a safe environment where no question is too silly to ask.
After lunch, we will head over to Starplex Cinemas to see “The Big Wedding”
RSVP to Jamie Gordon by May 2, 2013
[email protected] or 361-548-9548
GBYS Webinar
Attention parents of children (birth to 5) who are deaf or hard of hearing
May 7th Free webinar
Christine Moody and Mari Hubig’s presentation will provide both parent and professional perspectives on a successful transition from the IFSP to the IEP. You will receive information on the differences between the IFSP and the IEP, as well as strategies and tools unique to children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This will help you to become an integral, contributing team member for this important transition in your child’s life.
Register now! You can view this live presentation on your home computer. NOTE: the hosted sites have been cancelled due to low registration for attendance.
Men’s Morning on the Water
May 19, 2013 6:00am – 8:00am
Red Dot Pier
11801 SPID Corpus Christi, Texas 78418
Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles & other male friends of Deaf/ Hard of Hearing Children come join us for an early morning of fishing. Enjoy camaraderie & sharing of stories with fellow men. Older male siblings are welcome to attend & share experiences with other siblings of Deaf/HH children.
RSVP to Jamie Gordon by May 15th
[email protected] or 361-548-9548
FAMILY WEEKEND RETREAT
BLENDING IN and STANDING OUT FAMILY WEEKEND RETREAT
JUNE 14-16, 2013
For Texas families with children who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or deaf with other disabilities, birth through 21 years old. All family members welcome!
NEW speaker update!!
We are excited to announce our Keynote and General session speakers for Family Weekend Retreat 2013.
Djenne and Michael Morris and Karen Putz – click on their names to learn more about them!
On-line registration is NOW OPEN
http://www.texasdhhresources.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=160858&type=d
More details and flyers available for all events can be found at http://www.txhandsandvoices.org/txhv/