FOCUS GROUP ON DEAF DISCRIMINATION AND DISABILITY RIGHTS DATE: September 17, 2016 – Saturday TIME: 2pm till 5pm ADDRESS: 1106 Castolan Dr. Houston, Texas 77038 The recent very successful rally and protest at the Houston City Hall on August 18th…
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Dallas-area deaf advocate fights for communication services
Dallas-area deaf advocate fights for communication services Levi Coplen and Heather Bise work with Deaf Action Center colleague Eric Patterson on a video phone in Bise’s Dallas office. Bise and other advocates say many facilities aren’t following a federal law…
Deaf community outraged by dirty sign language book
Deaf Community Outraged by Dirty Sign Language Book The book “Super Smutty Sign Language” by Kristin Henson has angered and caused protest amongst many members of the deaf community. Author: Cody Permenter Published: July 1, 2012 Twitter: codypermenter An online…
Positive Interaction Program 6/5/12 – Houston
Positive Interaction Program DATE: June 5, 2012 TIME: 7 pm till 9 pm ADDRESS: 9920 Long Point Drive Houston, Texas The Educational and supportive meeting between the Houston Police Department (H.P.D.) and the Houston Deaf Community will be held on…
Deaf Rights Training 2010 – Houston
Deaf Rights Training – Houston Monthly Schedule March 3, 2010 ~“What is the American with Disabilities Act?” April 7, 2010~ “ADA- Title I Employment” May 5, 2010~ “What is Reasonable Accommodation?” June 2, 2010 ~“When to Disclose Your Disability” July…