Author: Grant Laird Jr

The First “Year” and Don’t Take Us For Granted

[Text and vlogs are free to access; no registration required.] This week on i711.com: GOAL POSTS by Chris Kaftan (NEW) Everyone, deaf or hard of hearing, has experienced a situation that proves that lip-reading has limitations. As Chris develops his…

DAC Senior Activities – DFW

DAC Senior Activities Save these Dates! Deaf Action Center Seniors are staying active this summer! On June 9 through 11th, 2008, the DAC Seniors will head to Shreveport via Buses by Bill for a two night stay at Sam’s Town…

Street renamed after legendary lifeguard

Street renamed after legendary lifeguard By Leigh Jones The Daily News Published May 24, 2008 GALVESTON — Leroy Colombo, Galveston’s best-known lifeguard, last week received another posthumous honor when the city council voted unanimously to give his name to a…

Frenship teacher introduces students to deaf culture

Frenship teacher introduces students to deaf culture By Bobwilson | AVALANCHE-JOURNAL Friday, May 23, 2008 Mike Collier considers being deaf a blessing. At the age of 18, he lost his hearing in a work-related accident. “I am deaf with a…

Time Warner raises $18,000 for the Texas School for the Deaf

GIVING BACK Time Warner raises $18,000 for the Texas School for the Deaf Ryland Homes donates $2,500 each to food bank, Ronald McDonald House. Friday, May 23, 2008 School for the Deaf receives $18,000 from Time Warner Cable, News 8…

Don’t miss our Greek Isles Cruise

Greek Isles Cruise 7 nights October 18 – October 25, 2008 Royal Caribbean, Splendour of the Seas with sign language interpreter service October 18 Venice, Italy 5:00 PM October 19 At Sea October 20 Athens (Piraeus), Greece 12:00 PM 8:00…