Texas Effective Communications Tool Kit In order to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and to support the whole community, including people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, all emergency management materials are to be developed…
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ASL Classes Spring 2013 – Houston
ASL Classes Spring 2013 – Houston Mondays beginning January 14, 2013 (12 weeks) ASL One 5:00-6:30pm Location: 1320 Main at Clay St, Houston. Free parking is available. A class that teaches the understanding of the manual language and its history…
Four Wireless Carriers Agree to Accelerate Text to 911
Four Wireless Carriers Agree to Accelerate Text to 911 On December 6, 2012, the FCC announced that the four major wireless carriers – AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile – have agreed to accelerate the availability of text-to-911, with major deployments expected…
Wireless RERC’s Survey on Emergency Communications
Wireless RERC’s Survey on Emergency Communications The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Wireless Technologies (Wireless RERC) is funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) of the U.S. Department of Education. Our mission is to research, evaluate…
D/HH Advocacy Awareness Night – South Austin/Buda/Kyle
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Advocacy Awareness Night South Austin/Buda/Kyle Listen up! Here are questions for you all. 1) Has your request for an accommodation (i.e., interpreter) to ensure effective communication been denied by your family doctor or local hospital? 2) For…
D/HH Advocacy Awareness Night – North Austin/Cedar Park/Round Rock
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Advocacy Awareness Night North Austin/Cedar Park/Round Rock Listen up! Here are questions for you all. 1) Has your request for an accommodation (i.e., interpreter) to ensure effective communication been denied by your family doctor or local hospital?…