School for the Deaf educator puts ‘school on the map’ June 4, 2013 By Robert Nott The New Mexican Kimberly Hand has always enjoyed working with children, even in her early days growing up in rural Michigan. “I enjoyed watching…
Public Service Announcement from the City of Fort Worth
Public Service Announcement from the City of Fort Worth June 4, 2013 Due to the recent weather events, the City of Fort Worth Office of Emergency Management would like to encourage Fort Worth residents who are Deaf, blind, Hard…
Jehovah’s Witnesses Beaumont Kingdom Hall ASL Meetings
Jehovah’s Witnesses Beaumont Kingdom Hall ASL Meetings DATE: Saturday’s and Monday’s TIME: 2:00 pm (Sat) & 7:30 pm (Mon) ADDRESS: 4060 Fannett Road Beaumont, Texas WEBSITE: http://www.jw.org/apps/E_QrYQZRQVNFVTr All deaf, hard of hearing, CODA’s, parents of deaf children, and any interested…
Solitary Watch Reports on Abuse of Deaf & Disabled Prisoners
Deaf Prisoners in Florida Face Abuse and Solitary Confinement May 21, 2013 By James Ridgeway and Jean Casella In the a Florida prison called the Reception and Medical Center, a corrections officer appears at a cell door and begins mocking…
2013 Call for Nominations for the Lex Frieden Employment Awards
2013 Call for Nominations for the Lex Frieden Employment Awards It’s time to submit nominations for our 2013 Lex Frieden Employment Awards. Deadline for submissions is June 30. Consider employers, entrepreneurs, professionals in the field of disabilities, and local committees…
Obituary: Dr. Larry Bugen 1946-2013
Obituary: Dr. Larry Bugen 1946-2013 Larry Bugen died peacefully in his home in Austin on Thursday, May 16, 2013 after an ongoing battle with cancer. He was 66. His distinctive gentle manner, warm smile and kindness are irreplaceable. As so…