School for the Deaf in South Austin wins $130,000 prize to go green By Patrick Beach AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF December 11, 2011 Consider the faucet. You turn it on, wash your hands, turn it off, dry your hands. But if you’re…
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Deaf YouTube star hears sounds of her future
Deaf YouTube star hears sounds of her future by Kara Tsuboi Sarah Churman is the unlikeliest Internet star. The Texas stay-at-home mom of two little girls has somewhat ordinary interests–she loves to read, watch movies, and attend concerts with her…
Scarsdale mom, advocate for the deaf lauded nationally
Scarsdale mom, advocate for the deaf lauded nationally November 28, 2011 Written by Rebecca Baker WHITE PLAINS — At age 11, Alexis Ander Kashar got to experience a whole new state when her family moved from New York to Texas.…
Hudson couple makes decision to get a cochlear implant for 3-year-old son
Hudson couple makes decision to get a cochlear implant for 3-year-old son November 20, 2011 By JESSICA COOLEY/The Lufkin News HUDSON — Three-year-old Jaxon Baxter traces letters on the shirt of his dad, Daniel, with one hand while gesturing with…
What you don’t know about Sign Language
Apache Pow Wow What you don’t know about Sign Language By Colton Cunningham November 10, 2011 Sign language is universal; it is the only language that is completely performed. Patterns in fiction can be observed in real world examples, and…
Deaf awareness panelists describe discrimination, quest for acceptance
Deaf awareness panelists describe discrimination, quest for acceptance By Jennifer Flores November 3, 2011 The first observation of Deaf Awareness Week on this campus began with a panel discussion exploring the obstacles faced by people who are deaf and hard…