NAD and Law Firm File Complaint Against St. Agnes Hospital

NAD and Law Firm File Complaint Against St. Agnes Hospital ——————————————————————————– A News Release from the National Association of the Deaf Release Date: May 22, 2008 Contact: Anita B. Farb Director, Communications and Operations National Association of the Deaf Email:…

Disability & Work Workshop – Austin

Disability and Work The second workshop in a series on providing opportunites for self-support for people with disabilities Wednesday, May 28, 2008 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Austin-Travis County MHMR Training Center 1700 South Lamar, Bldg 1, Ste 102 Austin,…

The First “Year” and Don’t Take Us For Granted

[Text and vlogs are free to access; no registration required.] This week on i711.com: GOAL POSTS by Chris Kaftan (NEW) Everyone, deaf or hard of hearing, has experienced a situation that proves that lip-reading has limitations. As Chris develops his…

DAC Senior Activities – DFW

DAC Senior Activities Save these Dates! Deaf Action Center Seniors are staying active this summer! On June 9 through 11th, 2008, the DAC Seniors will head to Shreveport via Buses by Bill for a two night stay at Sam’s Town…

Street renamed after legendary lifeguard

Street renamed after legendary lifeguard By Leigh Jones The Daily News Published May 24, 2008 GALVESTON — Leroy Colombo, Galveston’s best-known lifeguard, last week received another posthumous honor when the city council voted unanimously to give his name to a…

Frenship teacher introduces students to deaf culture

Frenship teacher introduces students to deaf culture By Bobwilson | AVALANCHE-JOURNAL Friday, May 23, 2008 Mike Collier considers being deaf a blessing. At the age of 18, he lost his hearing in a work-related accident. “I am deaf with a…