Sign language instructor eager to share her passion By Flori Meeks October 8, 2013 The first time Sheila Johnstone saw people communicate in American Sign Language, she was mesmerized. "I'm a dancer, and it looked like dancing to me," the…
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Harris County CERT recognized for work with deaf and hard of hearing community
Harris County CERT recognized for work with deaf and hard of hearing community September 25, 2013 By Community Reports The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognized the Harris County Citizen Corps’ deaf and hard of hearing Community Emergency Response Team…
27th Festival Latino has a new home – Louisiana
27th Festival Latino has a new home – Louisiana BY JUDY BERGERON [email protected] September 30, 2013 The 27th Festival Latino has a new home. The festival, usually held on the grounds of the Louisiana Center for the Deaf, moves to…
Silent Raiders reach out to deaf students
Silent Raiders reach out to deaf students September 24, 2013 By Keela Cooper The Silent Raiders American Sign Language (ASL) club at Texas Tech does more than teach its members to sign. The organization makes a point to reach out…
Deaf horse enlisted for police duties in Texas
Deaf horse enlisted for police duties in Texas By Horsetalk.co.nz September 19, 2013 in News Follow us: @HorsetalkNZ on Twitter Horsetalk on Facebook A deaf horse named Smash has been enlisted to serve with the Houston Police Department’s mounted patrol.…
Harris Co. woman alleges deafness led to firing
Harris Co. woman alleges deafness led to firing August 29, 2013 By JOHN SUAYAN, GALVESTON BUREAU HOUSTON – A Harris County woman has brought a lawsuit against Quality Christmas Trees Ltd. for allegedly terminating her because she is deaf. Gabriela…