Harris Co. woman alleges deafness led to firing

Harris Co. woman alleges deafness led to firing August 29, 2013  By JOHN SUAYAN, GALVESTON BUREAU HOUSTON – A Harris County woman has brought a lawsuit against Quality Christmas Trees Ltd. for allegedly terminating her because she is deaf. Gabriela…

LaGesse takes position at school for deaf

LaGesse takes position at school for deaf Denise A. LaGesse of Buda, Texas, formerly of Superior, has attained the position of residential supervisor at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, Texas. She will start her new position Aug.…

Deaf Leopards feel they have advantage on football field

Deaf Leopards feel they have advantage on football field September 13, 2013 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) – Like all sports, football requires intense concentration and reliance on a combination of sensory cues, but try playing football without being able to…

NM’s schools for deaf and visually impaired provide little online data

NM’s schools for deaf and visually impaired provide little online data By Rob Nikolewski September 10, 2013 SANTA FE – If you want to know how your local high school is doing on things like enrollment, test scores and graduation…

ENT Center of Austin Welcomes New Audiologist to the Team

ENT Center of Austin Welcomes New Audiologist to the Team ENT Center of Austin has just announced the newest addition to their growing team, Dr. Cynthia Kennedy; Dr. Kennedy brings her knowledge of hearing loss treatment and expertise in pediatric…

Deaf sheriff’s deputy inspires through determination, character – Louisiana

Deaf sheriff's deputy inspires through determination, character David Lippman – Reporter September 13, 2013 HAMMOND, LA (FOX44) — Susie Cambre had a lot of people tell her she could not work in law enforcement. But fortunately for her, and southeast…