{"id":28684,"date":"2014-09-23T15:08:22","date_gmt":"2014-09-23T20:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=28684"},"modified":"2014-09-24T03:09:59","modified_gmt":"2014-09-24T08:09:59","slug":"tsd-commemorates-national-deaf-awareness-week-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2014\/09\/23\/tsd-commemorates-national-deaf-awareness-week-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"TSD Commemorates National Deaf Awareness Week – Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

DEAF AWARENESS WEEK, SEPTEMBER 22-26, 2014 CELEBRATED AT TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, September 22 \u2013 Friday, September 26, 2014 at Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704.<\/p>\n

Situated just south of the Colorado River, the school first opened in our state\u2019s capitol in 1857 with a student body consisting of three Texas boys in a rented smokehouse turned classroom with one instructor. When a gentleman named Matthew Clark approached state leaders about the lack of a school for deaf students at that time, Texas\u2019 86th Legislature established the state school and tasked Clark with recruiting its first students. Through his travels during TSD’s first year, Clark recruited eight more students.<\/p>\n

Today, still on the same site now owned by the state of Texas, TSD\u2019s 550+ students are enrolled from all across Texas \u2013 some who travel and reside in dormitories each week, Sundays through Fridays during the school year, and some Austin area residents who are daily commuters.<\/p>\n

TSD students now range in age from 18-month old babies who attend short days onsite<\/span> at the campus\u2019s Toddler Learning Center and are visited at home by TSD\u2019s Parent-Infant teachers – to high school students seeking career preparation in fields such as automotive collision and repair, culinary and fine arts, computer technology and maintenance, small engine repair and welding, – to and students 21 years of age completing work\/study programs through TSD\u2019s transitional Access Program.<\/p>\n

In addition, the school\u2019s outreach services \u2013 the Educational Resource Center on Deafness (ERCOD) \u2013 reaches out to assist the 7,000+ students who are deaf or hard of hearing in all schools in Texas. With its rich resources, TSD\u2019s skilled staff and highly qualified leaders at its fingertips, ERCOD focuses support to help Texas students and their families achieve success where ever in Texas they may reside, while being a hub of information for educators and all professionals in fields of deaf education.<\/p>\n

For 158 years, the Texas School for the Deaf has been the longest, continuously operating school in all of Texas. Now a leading-edge campus, renowned both nationally and worldwide for excellence, TSD is a model of deaf education \u2013 with fully accessible instruction in both English and American Sign Language (ASL).<\/p>\n

TSD\u2019s many opportunities for student involvement – such as competitive sports, theatre, visual arts, and student government – allow students<\/span> lifetime experiences many would never get to experience in their home schools. With a large number of teachers and staff members who are deaf or hard of hearing themselves, TSD leaders also demonstrate accomplishments and a variety of pathways to success as adult role models.<\/p>\n

More than just a school, TSD is a community, with a unique culture, and a home-away-from-home for both the students and dedicated staff and teachers, who are the true heart and soul of TSD.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, TSD welcomes the famous Dr. Frank R. Turk to the school. Known as \u201cThe Father of Deaf Youth of America\u201d, Turk visits TSD to meet with school leaders and student groups, sharing his secrets for a full and successful life – guiding principles Turk deems<\/span> critical in proving to our young adults today that each individual possesses potential for leadership and intellectual growth, greater than what they may have been led to believe, and that failure is not defeat.<\/p>\n

An amazing and inspirational speaker, Turk has led a life full of community service to youth with outstanding accomplishments, including almost 20 years as the national director of the Junior National Association of the Deaf.<\/p>\n

TSD\u2019s doors are open to invite the community to share the week of activities and events, and learn more about the school.<\/p>\n

TSD features a series of informational facts, a few ASL signs, and introduces some of its outstanding students to the community. Tune into the school\u2019s website: www.tsd.state.tx.us, and as you drive by the south Austin campus at 1102 South Congress Avenue, be sure to notice the day\u2019s events on the school marquees \u2013 on both sides of the TSD campus at South Congress Avenue and South First streets.<\/p>\n

DEAF AWARENESS WEEK EVENTS<\/p>\n

Daily updates featured at www.tsd.state.ts.us and on-campus marquees to include:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interesting facts
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cSign of the Day\u201d in American Sign Language<\/p>\n

THIS WEEK:<\/strong>
\nWednesday,<\/span>Sep 24th<\/strong>
\nDr. Frank R. Turk visits TSD 9:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm
\nTSD\u2019s Heritage Center Museum Tours 10:00 am \u2013 2:00 pm<\/p>\n

Friday, Sep 26th<\/strong>
\nTSD\u2019s Heritage Center Museum Tours 10:00 am \u2013 6:00 pm
\nVarsity Football Home Game TSD Rangers vs. Faith Academy Kick-off 7:00 pm<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (TSD)<\/strong>
\nThe Texas School for the Deaf is the oldest continuously operating public school in Texas. Educating deaf and hard of hearing students of Texas since 1856, the campus also provides outreach and educational resources for students, their families and professionals in the field throughout the state of Texas.\u00a0 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\/.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DEAF AWARENESS WEEK, SEPTEMBER 22-26, 2014 CELEBRATED AT TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF! Monday, September 22 \u2013 Friday, September 26, 2014 at Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704. Situated just south of the Colorado…<\/p>\n

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