Hello there! I am emailing to inform you that there is now a Hearing Loss Support Group called “Strangers in a Strange Land” now forming online and in Austin, created by Julie Carter! I would like to invite you to…
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BEI Hispanic Trilingual Interpreter Certification
Terrell I. Murphy Commissioner Texas BEI Hispanic Trilingual Interpreter Certification Begins Texas has more than 1,200 miles of border with Mexico and an ever-growing population of citizens of Hispanic descent, and Spanish is still the first language for many of…
Deaf Scam Alert
Deaf Scam Alert DARS Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services has received information indicating that an online scam, using the name of the Texas Commission for the Deaf could be a threat to the deaf community in Texas and nationally.…
ADA Roundtable: Disclosing Disabilities – Austin
ADA Roundtable Event http://governor.state.tx.us/disabilities/ada_roundtable_events Topic: Disclosing Disabilities – When and If To Disclose Join us Thursday, April 22, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Winters Building, 701 W. 51st Street, Room 125 C,E,W for this ADA Round Table…
Deaf Self-Advocacy Training
Deaf Self-Advocacy Training This session is for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and use sign language. Participants will gain a stronger understanding of how to advocate for themselves, develop higher self esteem, understand the interpreter’s role, and…
Hearing Loss Resource Specialist – Austin
I am Olivia Bills, the Hearing Loss Resource Specialist here in Austin and surrounding counties. I provide services, equipment demo’s, presentations, information, resources, referrals and awareness on hearing loss issues. I am also hard of hearing, and have been my…