Month: June 2014

The Sunset Review of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities

The Sunset Review of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities The mission and performance of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities are under review by the Legislature as required under the Texas Sunset Act. The Act provides that…

Helping Restore Ability: Hand In Hand Luncheon with Marlee Matlin – DFW

Helping Restore Ability: Hand In Hand Luncheon June 27, 2014, Noon Dallas Omni Hotel Lunch. Speaker. Silent Auction. All proceeds serve people with disabilities Tickets: $150 RSVP at http://www.helpingrestoreability.org or 817.469.1977 Helping Restore Ability – Independence through opportunity MARLEE MATLIN…

1800 Expected for 3-Day Convention in ASL

1800 Expected for the 3-Day Convention in American Sign Language starting June 27 DATE: June 27-29, 2014 TIME: 9:20 am – 4:55 pm ADDRESS: 14542 Highway 380 West Denton, Texas 76249 An estimated 1800 Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Deaf/Blind and Hearing individuals…

Call for Nominations: Lex Frieden Employment Awards

Call for Nominations: Lex Frieden Employment Awards Are you aware of employers, entrepreneurs, dedicated individuals, or local committees or organizations that have gone Above and Beyond the legal requirements to ensure full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace…

Website launched to help D/HH students earn graduate degrees

Website launched to help D/HH students earn graduate degrees Release Date: June 6, 2014 Contact: Greg Livadas 585-475-6217 or [email protected] Website launched for program that helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students earn graduate degrees Rochester Bridges to the Doctorate program has…

Show your Love of ASL

Show Your Love of ASL If you love ASL, what better way to show it than with the bold message “I (heart) ASL”. The attractive design is available on a tote bag, mug, pin or Keytag. Choose one or all…