College program helps students with disabilities August 12, 2012 McALLEN, Texas (AP) — When Gabriel Rios begins classes at South Texas College this month, he’ll deal with worries beyond those that confront most incoming college freshmen. Rios, an 18-year-old student…
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Disclosing Disability Training – Wichita Falls
Disclosing Disability Training – Wichita Falls Eric Patterson, Deafness Resource Specialist from Region II, will be hosting a Disclosing Disability Training for provided by Randi Turner for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in Wichita Falls on August 16th…
City Settles Suit With Deaf Citizen
City Settles Suit With Deaf Citizen Jail and several courtrooms will get videophones BY JORDAN SMITH AUGUST 3, 2012 For the second time in a decade, the city of Austin has settled a federal civil rights suit, reaffirming its agreement…
City settles suit brought by deaf resident
Not So Tone Deaf? City settles suit brought by deaf resident BY JORDAN SMITH JULY 31, 2012 For the second time in a decade the city of Austin has settled a federal civil rights suit, reaffirming its agreement to provide…
Group sues City of Austin, businesses for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities
Group sues City of Austin, businesses for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities By Juan Castillo AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF July 26, 2012 A state advocacy group for people with disabilities said Thursday it is suing the City of Austin and more…
Deaf Man Says Officials Gave Him no Help
Deaf Man Says Officials Gave Him no Help By CAMERON LANGFORD July 24, 2012 HOUSTON (CN) – After a neighbor punched a deaf man in the face, Harris County prosecutors and constables refused to provide an interpreter to take his…