Tag: AHAS

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…

New warning system announcement for Fort Worth residents with access and functional needs

New warning system announcement for Fort Worth residents with functional needs The City of Fort Worth Office of Emergency Management will announce a new severe weather and man-made disaster alert system at a news conference on Thursday, February 14th. The…

Online Petition Reinstate AHAS Program In Texas

Online Petition Reinstate AHAS Program In Texas REINSTATE AHAS PROGRAM IN TEXAS To view a video of the petition letter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pXKzyV3fXeY To support and sign this online petition, please go to: http://www.change.org/petitions/reinstate-ahas-in-texas Texas ranks #1 in disaster declarations. Between the…

Pamela Gabriel Craig: Candidate’s Message Provides Insight to the Kind of Public Servant They will be… Making Sure their Message is Accessible

CANDIDATE’S MESSAGE PROVIDES INSIGHT TO THE KIND OF PUBLIC SERVANT THEY WILL BE…MAKING SURE THEIR MESSAGE IS ACCESSIBLE February 14, 2012 San Antonio, Texas– Pamela Gabriel Craig, candidate for 37th District Court Judge in San Antonio engaged Deaf Link, Inc.…

Disability and Disaster Resiliance 2/9/11 – Austin

Disability and Disaster Resiliance meeting in Austin…open to public ASL intepreter provided Hey everyone, I’d like to inform you that there will be a public meeting (anyone can attend) that will discuss how the State provides emergency alerts and information…

Hurricane Preparations for People with Disabilities 2010

Hurricane Preparations for People with Disabilities 2010 June 1st through November 30th is hurricane season. Texans with disabilities should begin preparing for hurricanes and other natural disasters that may strike with very little warning. People with disabilities, their families and…