Obituary: Frankie Sue Widner Frankie Sue Widner passed away February 16, 2013. For some interpreters in Northeast Texas, she was their first ASL instructor. She worked as an ASL instructor and Deaf Interpreter for over 30 years, and she had…
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Family flies deaf child to Italy for surgery not approved in US
Family flies deaf child to Italy for surgery not approved in US February 19, 2013 By Ellysa Gonzalez Lubbock Avalanche-Journal LUBBOCK — From an onlooker’s perspective, Anna Burch is like any other 5-year-old. She’s friendly, energized and quite interactive. But…
North Houston ASL Social 2/22/13
North Houston ASL Social 2/22/13 DATE: Friday, February 22, 2013 TIME: 5:30 pm till 10 pm ADDRESS: 4410 North Freeway (Interstate 45 North) Houston, Texas 77022 The Monthly Fourth Friday North Houston ASL Social will be held on Friday Feb.…
Video: Fort Worth Introduces Emergency Alert System for the Deaf and Blind
Fort Worth Introduces Emergency Alert System for the Deaf and Blind by Doug Magditch February 14, 2013 FORT WORTH — As we roll toward severe weather season, Fort Worth is rolling out a new warning system. It will make sure…
Come and Support CROP Walk San Antonio
Come and Support CROP Walk San Antonio Join the CROP Walk to End World Hunger March 3, 2013 Sunday afternoon, at Comanche Park (the site of the annual deaf festival). Money raised goes 75% to Church World Service hunger relief…
Millions In Disability Housing Aid On Way
Millions In Disability Housing Aid On Way By Shaun Heasley February 14, 2013 Nearly $98 million in rental assistance is headed to states to help thousands of people with disabilities live in the community. The federal money is expected to…