Students learn skills from basketball team April 27, 2012 BY CAYLOR BALLINGER Joshua Mata, 13, didn’t miss a beat as he learned new basketball passing techniques while signing rapidly to a friend nearby. “It’s fun to play,” Mata said. The…
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Hearing impaired salesman sues employer for lack of accommodations
Hearing impaired salesman sues employer for lack of accommodations 4/23/2012 By Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau MARSHALL – A salesman suffering from hearing loss has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming that the company would not provide appropriate accommodations…
North of the Border Games for the Deaf to unite competitors at Cabaniss Field
North of the Border Games for the Deaf to unite competitors at Cabaniss Field By Alissa Inman April 20, 2012 CORPUS CHRISTI — Cabaniss Field will bustle on Saturday with activities including flag football, volleyball, dodgeball and foot races. To…
Deaf speed skater has Olympic aspirations
Deaf speed skater has Olympic aspirations 04/12/2012 By: Bonnie Gonzalez Speed Skater Michael Hubbs has his sights on the 2014 Winter Olympics. A graduate of the Texas School for the Deaf, Hubbs is fast on the ice. Now, he’s training…
Deaf performing artist puts on a show in Canyon
Deaf performing artist puts on a show in Canyon April 14, 2012 Amarillo, TX – A popular deaf performing artist made a stop in Canyon Saturday night. The Canyon High American Sign Language Honor Society brought artist Peter Cook to…
Wendy’s in Texas Sued for Refusing to Hire Hearing-Impaired Applicant
Wendy’s in Texas Sued for Refusing to Hire Hearing-Impaired Applicant April 18, 2012 A franchisee of popular fast-food chain, Wendy’s, will be facing a lawsuit for allegedly discriminating against a job applicant with a disability. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…