TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE<\/p>\n
Contact: Keena Miller
\nPhone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444
\nEmail: Keena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us<\/p>\n
FOR RELEASE MAY 15, 2012<\/p>\n
The 6th Annual Diamond Chefs Gala \u2013 Boots & Bling<\/strong><\/p>\n May 15, 2012 at the Hilton-Austin<\/p>\n Austin, Texas \u2013 MAY 15, 2012 Kick Up Your Heels and join the Texas School for the Deaf Foundation\u2019s \u201cBoots & Bling\u201d themed celebration – The 6th Annual Diamond Chefs Gala, featuring the talents of Texas\u2019 deaf and hard of hearing students, May 15, 2012 at the Hilton-Austin.<\/p>\n For the sixth year, the Diamond Chefs Gala features Texas School for the Deaf\u2019s (TSD) Culinary Arts students – under the direction of the Hilton’s Diamond Chef and executive staff \u2013 for a dazzling, four-course event, complete with wine-pairings, entertainment, silent and live auctions, dancing and FUN! The evening showcases Texas\u2019 deaf and hard of hearing children and pays tribute to the school\u2019s loyal supporters, including the Hilton-Austin for its long-term partnership with the school and the entire, dedicated Hilton staff \u2013 who all volunteer to work with the students for the annual event.<\/p>\n Sponsored by the TSD Foundation – whose mission is to help TSD better support and reach all deaf and hard of hearing students of Texas – gala proceeds will allow TSD to:<\/p>\n * Meet the needs of increased numbers of deaf and hard of hearing students with additional disabilities,<\/p>\n * Bring current technology into the classroom,<\/p>\n * Support children and families across the state,<\/p>\n * Give more deaf and hard of hearing babies the early language tools they need to be successful learners.<\/p>\n With the belief that each child\u2019s success can only be achieved as a shared responsibility, TSD partners with families, schools and communities \u2013 all working together – to ensure students achieve their greatest potential. Through partnerships and donor support, the TSD Foundation works to assist TSD to balance the impact of increasing demands from children and families, amidst funding cuts and stretched resources.<\/p>\n Deafness is not about the inability to hear, it\u2019s about the lack of access to language. With over 90% of all deaf children born to hearing parents, significant language delays are often caused by lack of access to language. Kick Up Your Heels, join TSD and the TSD Foundation, in our crusade to bring access to language, literacy and education to all deaf and hard of hearing children in Texas.<\/p>\n WHAT: The 6th Annual Diamond Chefs Gala<\/p>\n WHEN: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 5:00 PM<\/p>\n WHERE: ATTIRE: Texas Cocktail Chic \u2013 Kick up your heels with your BOOTS, hats and your best BLING!<\/p>\n MORE: Visit http:\/\/tsdfoundation.org\/diamond\/<\/a><\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n ABOUT TSD<\/p>\n The Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) is the oldest, continuously operating, public school in Texas. Educating deaf and hard of hearing students since 1856, the campus also provides outreach and educational resources for students, their families and professionals in the field throughout Texas. With educational excellence and a strong belief in a culture and community at TSD, students form a unique identity based on their individual strengths and talents. TSD is an environment where students learn, grow, and belong. For more information about the Texas School for the Deaf, visit http:\/\/www.tsd.state.tx.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n ABOUT THE TSD FOUNDATION<\/p>\n The Texas School for the Deaf Foundation supports the Texas School for the Deaf as a national leader and innovator in deaf education, and funds many activities for the school, students and teachers that are not covered by legislative appropriations. To learn more, and join the efforts of the TSD Foundation, visit http:\/\/www.tsdfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/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 MAY 15, 2012 The 6th Annual Diamond Chefs Gala \u2013 Boots & Bling May 15, 2012 at the Hilton-Austin Austin, Texas \u2013…<\/p>\n
\nHilton Austin
\n500 East Fourth Street
\nAustin, TX 78701<\/p>\n