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Global Deaf Women’s 4th Annual Retreat

Power Of Me Retreat DATE: April 17-19, 2013 TIME: April 17 6:00 pm to April 19 9:00 pm ADDRESS: Gallaudet University at Ole Jim Washington D.C. WEBSITE: http://globaldeafwomen.com/retreat2013/ The retreat includes making connections on 17th evening with cocktails and refreshment…

Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency System/P.I.P. 2/5/13

Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency System/P.I.P. DATE: February 5, 2013 The February meeting for P.I.P. (Positive Interaction Program) between the Deaf community and H.P.D. police department will feature Ms. Sonya L. Clauson as guest speaker. She will be sharing with the…

NLDF Dinner and Movie 2/1/13 – DFW

NLDF Dinner and Movie 2/1/13 – DFW Date: February 1, 2013 Time: 7:30 pm Event: NLDF Dinner And A Movie Everyone is welcome! Bring your favorite Popcorn, Soda, Candy or Dinner. Then sit back and enjoy a free family friendly…

SWBAD Regional Basketball Tournament 2013 – Oklahoma City

SWBAD Regional Basketball Tournament 2013 – Oklahoma City Southwest Basketball Association of the Deaf (SWBAD) 66th Annual Men’s and 20th Annual Women’s Regional Basketball Tournament March 14, 15, and 16, 2013 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Basketball Complex Lighthouse Sports 3333 W.…

Disability rights agency helps Houston woman who is deaf in discrimination case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 22, 2012 Contact: Edie Surtees Communications Director 512.407.2739 [email protected] Disability Rights Texas success in individual case leads to housing authority changes that benefit many who are deaf or hard of hearing HOUSTON—A recent settlement reached requiring…

FCC has released a video in ASL about Text-to-911 and FCC’s proposed rules

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a video in American Sign Language (ASL) about Text-to-911 and the FCC’s proposed rules FCC YouTube Channel webpage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMae3EBBphU FCC Text-to-911 webpage: http://www.fcc.gov/text-to-911 Below is a summary of Text-to-911 information shared in previous…