{"id":39698,"date":"2019-09-20T15:10:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T20:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=39698"},"modified":"2019-09-20T15:10:12","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T20:10:12","slug":"celebrate-deaf-awareness-week-with-texas-school-for-the-deaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2019\/09\/20\/celebrate-deaf-awareness-week-with-texas-school-for-the-deaf\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Deaf Awareness Week with Texas School for the Deaf"},"content":{"rendered":"

TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: Keena Miller<\/strong>
\nPhone: 512-462-5328 cell: 512-658-4444<\/strong>
\nEmail: Keena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us<\/strong><\/p>\n

FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 20, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

CELEBRATE DEAF AWARENESS WEEK WITH<\/strong><\/p>\n

TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 20, 2019 – Austin, Texas \u2013 Deaf Awareness Week is celebrated annually during the last full week of September to increase public awareness about issues, people and culture.<\/p>\n

Today is the Texas School for the Deaf\u2019s (TSD) first football game of the season on home turf and the school kicks off its\u2019 Deaf Awareness Week celebration on grid iron at 7:00 p.m. vs. the Atlas Rattlers.<\/p>\n

The TSD Rangers are also celebrating the team\u2019s recent pick as one of Riddell\u2019s Smarter Football Grants winners announced just this week by legendary NFL quarterback, Peyton Manning.<\/p>\n

This Sunday at the Austin Bold FC Stadium, TSD and Austin ISD students will be recognized and perform the National Anthem during pre-game of Bold\u2019s match-up vs. the Las Vegas Lights at 6:00 p.m. Discounted Buy One-Get One tickets are available at: https:\/\/offer.fevo.com\/austin-bold-fc-vs-las-vegas-lights-fc-f5hc6js-0debb9e?fevoUri=austin-bold-fc-vs-las-vegas-lights-fc-f5hc6js-0debb9e%2F<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Monday morning at 8:45 a.m., TSD will hold an inaugural flag ceremony on the TSD field, and raise the Deaf Union Sign flag.<\/p>\n

Monday evening from 6:00 \u2013 8:00 p.m., TSD teams with Austin\u2019s Central Library, featuring a very special line-up of ASL Expressions. Live streamed and free to the public, storytellers, poets, and performers will take over the new downtown library\u2019s event space, showcasing the beauty of American Sign Language (ASL). ASL interpreted library tours will start at 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, some students will tune in while others will experience Deaf Pioneers at TSD from 10:00 a.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m. With presentations and activity kits sent to all remote attendees ahead of time, students will meet and work hands-on with professionals who are deaf and hard of hearing role models currently working in a variety of computer technology and STEM fields.<\/p>\n

Wednesday evening, learn all about Austin\u2019s Congress Avenue bat colony when you hop on board with the Austin Tour Company for a special Bat Cruise at 6:30 p.m., featuring ASL interpreters. Get started with a pre-cruise happy hour at The YETI Barr, from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. where all guests enjoy one complimentary beverage and 30% off any YETI Products. The Bat Cruise includes complimentary cocktails, beer, cider, wine and sparkling water, along with VIA313 Pizza and chips\/salsa from Jaime’s Spanish Village. A DJ and photo booth will also be on board, and tickets are only $39 at AustinTourCompany.com.<\/p>\n

Wrapping up Deaf Awareness Week, on Friday, TSD will host a closing ceremony for students and community members at 1:20 p.m.<\/p>\n

Friday evening, TSD invites everyone to St. Elmo Brewing Company to take part in a community showcase, featuring live ASL performances, 6:00 \u2013 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Friday, September 20, 2019
\nKick-off 7:00 p.m.
\nVarsity Football Home Game
\nTSD Rangers vs. Atlas Rattlers
\nTSD Gamblin Field – 1102 South Congress Ave.<\/p>\n

Sunday, September 22, 2019
\nPre-game 5:00 p.m.; Kick-off 6:00 p.m.
\nStudent Night
\nAustin Bold vs. Las Vegas Lights
\nBold Stadium – 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle<\/p>\n

Monday, September 23, 2019
\nInaugural Deaf Sign Union Flag Ceremony 8:45 a.m.
\nTSD Gamblin Field – 1102 South Congress Ave.
\nASL Expressions 6:00 \u2013 8:00 p.m.
\nAustin Central Library Tours 4:00 p.m.
\nAustin Central Public Library – 710 West Cesar Chavez St.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, September 25, 2019
\nDeaf Pioneers 10:00 a.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.
\nFor Texas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
\nTSD R.L. Davis Auditorium – 1102 South Congress Ave.
\nBat Cruise
\nCheck-in and Pre-Cruise Happy Hour 5:30 p.m.
\nYETI Barr – 220 South Congress Ave.
\nBat Cruise 6:30 \u2013 8:30 p.m.
\nCapital Cruises\u2019 Dock – 208 Barton Springs Rd.<\/p>\n

Tickets: https:\/\/austintourcompany.rezdy.com\/65514\/the-bat-boat<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, September 27, 2019
\nASL Showcase 6:00 \u2013 9:00 p.m.
\nSt. Elmo Brewery – 440 East St. Elmo Rd.
\n###<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (TSD)<\/p>\n

The 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. 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":"

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 SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 CELEBRATE DEAF AWARENESS WEEK WITH TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF September 20, 2019 – Austin, Texas \u2013 Deaf Awareness…<\/p>\n

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