{"id":14683,"date":"2011-06-10T15:46:42","date_gmt":"2011-06-10T20:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=14683"},"modified":"2011-06-10T16:05:46","modified_gmt":"2011-06-10T21:05:46","slug":"family-weekend-retreat-for-texas-families-of-dhh-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2011\/06\/10\/family-weekend-retreat-for-texas-families-of-dhh-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Weekend Retreat for Texas Families of D\/HH Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE
\nContact: Keena Miller
\nPhone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444
\nEmail: Keena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us<\/p>\n

FOR RELEASE JUNE 9, 2011<\/p>\n

DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS BRING TEXAS FAMILIES TOGETHER<\/strong><\/p>\n

Weekend Immersion Helps Families Navigate Hurdles, Advocate for Excellence<\/p>\n

FAMILY WEEKEND RETREAT for TEXAS FAMILIES of DEAF and HARD OF HEARING
\nSTUDENTS<\/p>\n

Austin, Texas \u2013 June 9, 2010 Summer is in full swing at the Texas School
\nfor the Deaf (TSD) as approximately 50 families of deaf and hard of hearing
\nchildren arrive for TSD\u2019s Family Weekend Retreat (FWR) today, through
\nSunday.<\/p>\n

From siblings to extended family, TSD\u2019s Educational Resource Center of
\nDeafness (ERCOD) holds a full weekend of workshops and activities annually
\nfor all family members at the South Austin campus. With the focus on
\nunderstanding, nurturing and supporting the education and development of a
\ndeaf or hard of hearing (D\/HH) child, each family leaves TSD\u2019s FWR on Sunday
\nwith regret. But not in a sad way.<\/p>\n

Families who\u2019ve attended before will tell you that FWR literally changes
\nlives. After her first FWR experience, one mother said, \u201cFWR is a highly
\nsuccessful example of TSD providing information and services to families of
\nD\/HH kids. The format of the program and group activities created strong
\nbonding opportunities between families, and our family received strong
\nsupport in our path.\u201d<\/p>\n

TSD\u2019s Parent Liaison, Lisa Crawford, has led the retreat for four years now,
\nand each time sees the transformation in families by the end of the weekend.
\n\u201cEvery year, when families leave, she says, \u201cthey share with me how much
\nthis weekend means to them. As a parent of a daughter who is deaf I know how
\nimportant it is to connect with and learn from other families and see the
\npossibilities for our children\u201d<\/p>\n

Not only does FWR help parents understand their child\u2019s rights to an
\neducation in the least restrictive environment and help them with
\ncommunication at home, TSD holds workshops for extended and other family
\nmembers, plans social and educational activities for children, and hosts a
\nspecial Sibshop\u00a9 for brothers and sisters of D\/HH youth. Each group has a
\nunique schedule of activities throughout the weekend, with meals and time
\nfor fun and social activities spent together.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne unique opportunity offered by FWR is the chance for parents and
\nchildren to meet deaf and hard of hearing (D\/HH) adults, Crawford adds.
\n\u201cOften families have never met a D\/HH adult. Many of our guest speakers and
\nchildcare staff are D\/HH themselves, and this gives families the opportunity
\nto ask questions and meet positive role models.\u201d<\/p>\n

While TSD educates approximately 550 D\/HH students during the school year,
\nand another 300+ in summer programs in Austin, the ERCOD at TSD focuses on
\nthe estimated 5,000+ D\/HH students who attend school across the state in
\nother public, charter and private schools. FWR is just one ERCOD program
\naimed at doing so.<\/p>\n

WHAT: Texas School for the Deaf\u2019s (TSD) 2011 Family Weekend Retreat (FWR)
\nfor families of deaf or hard of hearing children<\/p>\n

WHEN:
\nThursday through Sunday, June 9-12, 2011<\/p>\n

Thursday:
\nRegistration & Check-in 6:00 pm
\nIce Cream Social & Family Movie Night 7-10:30 pm<\/p>\n

Friday:
\nPresentations & Break-out Sessions 9:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm
\n\u201cMinute to Win It\u201d Family Fun 8:30-10:30 pm<\/p>\n

Saturday:
\nPresentations & Break-out Sessions 9:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm
\nFamily Fun Zone 7-9:00 pm<\/p>\n

Sunday:
\n“Welcome to our World\u201d 9:30 am
\nWrap-Up\/Closing 10:30 am – noon<\/p>\n

WHERE:
\nTexas School for the Deaf
\n1102 South Congress
\nAustin, Texas 78704<\/p>\n

MORE: With a strong belief in culture and community at TSD, students form a
\nunique identity based on their individual strengths and talents, giving all
\nstudents at TSD the opportunity to learn, grow, and belong. For more about
\nTSD, visit http:\/\/www.tsd.state.tx.us <\/a>.<\/p>\n

CONTACT:
\nKeena Miller
\nKeena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us
\nTexas School for the Deaf
\n512-462-5328
\nc 512-658-4444<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE Contact: Keena Miller Phone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444 Email: Keena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us FOR RELEASE JUNE 9, 2011 DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS BRING TEXAS FAMILIES TOGETHER Weekend Immersion Helps Families Navigate Hurdles, Advocate for Excellence…<\/p>\n

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