A police department in Texas just hired its first ever deaf female officer by Drew Powell March 26, 2018 DALHART, Texas (KVII) — The newest member of the Dalhart Police Department is helping the department make history. When police chief…
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America Needs To Hear From More Deaf Leaders
America Needs To Hear From More Deaf Leaders Chris Soukup Guest Writer March 8, 2018 In March 1988, the Deaf community was hit by a shockwave: The board of trustees at Washington’s Gallaudet University, the world’s only liberal arts college…
A year later, 911 Smartphone app still calling in positive results
A year later, 911 Smartphone app still calling in positive results BY ADRIAN MCCANDLESS Special to Star-Telegram January 29, 2018 KELLER – Help came quickly for one elderly woman when she fell in her large senior living complex in Keller,…
Don’t Call the Cops If You’re Autistic, Deaf, Mentally Ill, Disabled or Old
Don’t Call the Cops If You’re Autistic, Deaf, Mentally Ill, Disabled or Old By John W. Whitehead October 24, 2017 “Anyone who cares for someone with a developmental disability, as well as for disabled people themselves [lives] every day in…
Christian Academy for the Deaf to open on time with anonymous $150,000 donation
Christian Academy for the Deaf to open on time with anonymous $150,000 donation By SHELLY CONLON Email: [email protected] August 8, 2017 Three weeks after officially announcing efforts earlier this year to open Texas’ first Christian Academy for the Deaf, board…
Deaf Business Owners in Austin Work to Overcome Communication Hurdles, Stigma
Deaf Business Owners in Austin Work to Overcome Communication Hurdles, Stigma By Stef Manisero May 8, 2017 Many people dream of one day owning their own business — a dream that’s easier for some to live out than others. But…