Email, voicemail, text _ no response. What gives? CHICAGO – Technology is supposed to make us easier to reach, and often does. But the same modes of communication that have hooked us on the instant reply also can leave us…
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FTW launches partnership to send emergency alerts to deaf, vision-impaired
Fort Worth launches partnership to send emergency alerts to deaf, vision-impaired Thursday, February 14, 2013 FORT WORTH — People with hearing and vision impairments have a new means of receiving emergency alerts from the city, under a partnership announced Thursday…
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…
New Mexico School for the Deaf students prep Valentine’s treats for Kitchen Angels clients
New Mexico School for the Deaf students prep Valentine’s treats for Kitchen Angels clients Angela Williams The New Mexican February 13, 2013 “Each cookie represents ‘I love you’ in sign language,” Tony McCarty, executive director of Kitchen Angels, said of…
Hearing Impaired Man Arrested Following Standoff with Police
Hearing Impaired Man Arrested Following Standoff with Police January 24, 2013 CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) – A 37-year old Corpus Christi man who is hearing impaired is now in the City Detention Center after investigators say he made terroristic threats.…
Deaf Couple Overcomes Challenges at HEB
Deaf Couple Overcomes Challenges at HEB Midland, TX – Jeffrey and Stephanie Williams work at the HEB in Midland. They interact with customers, they communicate with their co-workers all the while they are completely deaf. Shopping carts, conversations, and cash…