WHY 50 MILLION PEOPLE CAN’T CALL 911 July 13, 2016 Over 50 million deaf citizens can’t use their smartphone to call 911. Credit: Mark J. Fletcher, ENP For the deaf community, texting to 911 can be their lifeline. But in…
Author: Grant Laird Jr
Aid the Silent 10/22/16 – San Antonio
Aid the Silent 10/22/16 – San Antonio I wanted to see if you could announce this on the newsletter that you guys put out. Aid the Silent, a nonprofit founded by Miss San Antonio 2017 & 2015 Emma Faye Rudkin…
Austin SmartCity networking event 10/19/16
Austin SmartCity networking event 10/19/16 Note: This may be an opportunity for individuals in the deaf community to share their perspectives. The City of Austin is part of a coalition of corporations, government agencies and nonprofit groups working on Smart…
2016 Lex Frieden Employment Awards Winners and Luncheon
2016 Lex Frieden Employment Awards Winners and Luncheon For Immediate Distribution October 7, 2016 (512) 463-1826 Office Of The Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities Announces 2016 Lex Frieden Employment Awards Winners AUSTIN – The Office of the Governor’s Committee…
AFRICA – Safari & River Cruise June 2018
AFRICA – Safari & River Cruise June 2018 An Africa dream vacation is possible with our big discount and a payment plan if you sign up before October 31, 2016. Group maximum: 24 guests South Africa – Botswana – Zimbabwe…
Interpreting2: Demystifying Psycho-educational Assessments 11/15/16 – Bryan, Texas
Interpreting2: Demystifying Psycho-educational Assessments When: Saturday – November 5, 2016; 9:30am – 2:00pm – Bryan Where: Brazos Center – 3232 Briarcrest Drive Hosted by: Brazos Valley Interpreters for the Deaf (BVID) Presented by: Doug H. Dittfurth – deSign and Consulting…


