Pilot Radio Project Targets Alerts for the Deaf October 23, 2013 The R&D arm of NPR is involved in a pilot project to deliver emergency alerts to deaf and hard-of-hearing people in several Gulf states. The Federal Emergency Management Agency…
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Sign language instructor eager to share her passion
Sign language instructor eager to share her passion By Flori Meeks October 8, 2013 The first time Sheila Johnstone saw people communicate in American Sign Language, she was mesmerized. "I'm a dancer, and it looked like dancing to me," the…
Walk 4 Hearing for Texas Hands & Voices all over Texas 2013
Walk 4 Hearing for Texas Hands & Voices all over Texas This year we have again formed an alliance with HLAA for the Walk 4 Hearing for our major fundraiser. 40% of the funds we raise at this walk will go directly…
Harris County CERT recognized for work with deaf and hard of hearing community
Harris County CERT recognized for work with deaf and hard of hearing community September 25, 2013 By Community Reports The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognized the Harris County Citizen Corps’ deaf and hard of hearing Community Emergency Response Team…
Deaf horse enlisted for police duties in Texas
Deaf horse enlisted for police duties in Texas By Horsetalk.co.nz September 19, 2013 in News Follow us: @HorsetalkNZ on Twitter Horsetalk on Facebook A deaf horse named Smash has been enlisted to serve with the Houston Police Department’s mounted patrol.…
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…