Bending a Deaf Ear Towards the Budget by ARI PHILLIPS Monday, February 14, 2011 The atmosphere at this morning’s House Appropriations Subcommittee meeting on the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) and the Texas School for the…
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Texas schools warn of litigation under budget cuts
Texas schools warn of litigation under budget cuts Monday, February 07, 2011 BY SOMMER INGRAM Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas — Texas school districts could see an increase in lawsuits if special needs children are refused admission to the School for…
What Would You Do If You Saw Someone Discriminate Against a Deaf Job Applicant?
What Would You Do If You Saw Someone Discriminate Against a Deaf Job Applicant? Hidden Cameras Reveal Bystanders’ Reactions When Discrimination Is Staged Two young women walk into a coffee shop to apply for a job in the kitchen when…
“The Best Party in Texas” Charity Event
“The Best Party in Texas” Charity Event “Everything is bigger in Texas” is not just an idle saying. Texans are passionate about a lot of things, including football and parties. So, when Texas hosts the 2011 Super Bowl, it’s guaranteed…
Study: Abuse rates higher among d/hh children compared with hearing youths
Study: Abuse rates higher among deaf and hard-of-hearing children compared with hearing youths January 18, 2011 A new study at Rochester Institute of Technology indicates that the incidence of maltreatment, including neglect and physical and sexual abuse, is more than…
Hearing-impaired refugee finds voice
Hearing-impaired refugee finds voice At school, youngster can communicate. By Vianna Davila [email protected] Published: January 9, 2011 In a world full of noise, Nduwimana Richard can’t hear a sound. Not the clank of his classmates’ food trays against each other…