Tag: dallas

Dallas ISD’s deaf education program makes it possible for hearing-impaired students to thrive

Dallas ISD’s deaf education program makes it possible for hearing-impaired students to thrive By Emily Toman April 24, 2015 Jakkisha Smith can’t hear the ball move up and down the court. She can’t hear it bounce off the backboard and…

Deaf Celebration Committee Meeting 4/25/15 – DFW

Deaf Celebration Committee Meeting 4/25/15 – DFW The Deaf Celebration Committee will meet at the Dallas Association of the Deaf (DAD) at 4215 Maple Avenue, Dallas, Texas Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2015. The meeting starts at 3:00 PM. If you…

Reminder for Workshop: Do Interpreters Drive You Crazy? 5/30/15 – DFW

Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Presents Do Interpreters Drive You Crazy? Have you experienced frustrations when working with an interpreter, but don’t understand why you feel this way? Or, have you…

REMINDER: 2015 Southwestern Regional Black Deaf Advocates Cookout – Dallas

Dallas Black Deaf Advocates Chapter 15 is proud to host the 2015 Southwestern Regional Black Deaf Advocates Cookout. Welcome all Chapters!  Dallas, Houston, Little Rock, New Orleans,Bay Area, Austin! Saturday, Septeember 12th 2015 8am – 5pm Location is Reverchon Park…

Dallas Black Deaf Advocates Talent Show

Saturday, April 4, 2015 Deaf Action Center 3115 CrestView Dr. Dallas, Tx 12p.m.-5p.m. $5.00 Admission Cathy Alonzo [email protected] Andrew Grogans [email protected]

Woman cites sign language barrier at Dallas hospital

Woman cites sign language barrier at Dallas hospital David Schechter, WFAA March 1, 2015 DALLAS — A Dallas woman says she was refused treatment at a local hospital because she is deaf. Rachel Valdez, 31, says on recent visit to…