Category: General

FCC Sets Path for Achieving Text to 9-1-1

FCC Sets Path for Achieving Text to 9-1-1 On January 30, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a policy statement setting forth goals for achieving text-to-911 and a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM).   The policy statement highlighted…

14 Facts About the Recently Updated Texas Service Dog Law for 2014

14 Facts About the Recently Updated Texas Service Dog Law for 2014 Last summer, lawmakers updated some of Texas’ laws about service dogs. These updates took effect on January 1, 2014. To help you understand the updated law and your…

HBDA Presents: Deaf Black History Month 2/15/14

Houston Black Deaf Advocates Presents: Deaf Black History Month GUEST SPEAKERS Tim Thorn — A Retired Long-Time Teacher of the Deaf Curtis Barber — A Young Talented CODA Giving His MLK Oratory Kunle Adegboye — An Owner of a Business…

UDIS – Belize Trip Information

UDIS – Belize Trip Information United Deaf International Services (UDIS) Sign Up Now! Belize: May 10, 2014 through May 19, 2014 Projects: School Classroom Painting Teacher Workshops: Needs of deaf & HOH in the classroom, … interpreter classroom basics Interpreting…

It’s warmer in the Caribbean: Deaf Group at Sandals Negril

It’s warmer in the Caribbean: Deaf Group at Sandals Negril We had a marvelous time at the all-inclusive Sandals Negril resort last December. Read about it and see the pictures by visiting our website http://www.kerstinsdeaftravel.com and click on Past Deaf…

Deaf Ministry Overnight Spring Retreat – Muenster, Texas

Fort Worth Catholic Community for the Deaf is Proud to Present  Deaf Ministry Overnight Spring Retreat  Fr. Paul Zirimenya, a deaf Priest and Chaplain to the deaf from  the Archdiocese of San Francisco, California will lead our retreat  Please register…