Austin Deaf Events

Austin Deaf Events 2012-05-17

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Announcements

1)
Early voting Monday, May 21, 2012 Noon-2pm at Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 2201 Post Rd #100, Austin TX 78704.

2)
Please help send Miss Deaf Texas, Sericia Jackerson, to Louisville, Kentucky for the Miss Deaf America finals July 2-July 7, 2012. http://missdeaftexas.com/donations/

In this issue...
(OC) Open Captions; (SI) Sign Interpreted, (VI) Voice Interpreted

Sections
AAD - Austin Association of the Deaf
AA and NA Meetings
Churches -- http://austindeafevents.com/church Recurring Events (ASL Happy Hour, Deaf Coffee Chat, Deaf Seniors, etc.) REI Class Schedule
Gardening Class Schedule
Movies
Event listings by title and by date
2011 - 2012 Texas Performing Arts Season (SI performance info)

Date index:
05/09 Regular business meeting at AAD, Banknight following 05/17 CSD Recruiting Event
05/17 Preparing Your Landscape for Summer 05/17 Preparing Your Landscape for Summer (SI by request) 05/18 HORNS at AAD
05/18 Poker League at AAD
05/19 Poker League final
05/19 Spring yard clean up day.
05/19, 20 Meet artist Joan Fabian at WEST Austin Studio Tour 05/20 Fr. Tom Coughlin to Lead Mass for the Deaf, and Rudy's BBQ 05/20 FREE Visual Yoga Class
05/21 Tao of Everest (special presentation) (SI) 05/22 Camp Cooking Basics (SI)
05/22 Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mile walk/run series 05/23 Bike Maintenance Basics (SI)
05/23 Sexual Harassment Workshop
05/24 Head, Heart, and Soul (SI)
05/24, 25, 26 Funny Zero ~ Wild West Burlesque Show 05/28 Memorial Day
05/29 Bike Commuting Basics (SI)
06/01 Mexican Train games at AAD
06/02 Les Miserables performance (SI)
06/02 TINGO at AAD
06/07 Deaf Seniors of Austin
06/08-10 Family Weekend Retreat
06/09 Deaf Awareness Day as Fiesta Texas 06/09 Deaf group outing (Round Rock)
06/14 How Rid Your Garden of Pesky Insects 06/20-24 49th Annual TSID Conference
06/30 Garden Photography
07/14 Identifying Good and Bad Bugs
07/19 How to Plan and Install Home Drip Irrigation 07/29-08/01 DeafNation World Expo
07/30-08/01 Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Houston) 09/13-16 3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference 09/21 Texas School for the Deaf Alumni Association reunion party 10/06 Bazaar at AAD

Title index:
3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference 09/13-16 49th Annual TSID Conference 06/20-24
Bazaar at AAD 10/06
Bike Commuting Basics (SI) 05/29
Bike Maintenance Basics (SI) 05/23
Camp Cooking Basics (SI) 05/22
CSD Recruiting Event 05/17
Deaf Awareness Day as Fiesta Texas 06/09 Deaf group outing (Round Rock) 06/09
Deaf Seniors of Austin 06/07
DeafNation World Expo 07/29-08/01
Family Weekend Retreat 06/08-10
Fr. Tom Coughlin to Lead Mass for the Deaf, and Rudy's BBQ 05/20 FREE Visual Yoga Class 05/20
Funny Zero ~ Wild West Burlesque Show 05/24, 25, 26 Garden Photography 06/30
Head, Heart, and Soul (SI) 05/24
HORNS at AAD 05/18
How Rid Your Garden of Pesky Insects 06/14 How to Plan and Install Home Drip Irrigation 07/19 Identifying Good and Bad Bugs 07/14
Les Miserables performance (SI) 06/02
Meet artist Joan Fabian at WEST Austin Studio Tour 05/19, 20 Memorial Day 05/28
Mexican Train games at AAD 06/01
Poker League at AAD 05/18
Poker League final 05/19
Preparing Your Landscape for Summer 05/17 Preparing Your Landscape for Summer (SI by request) 05/17 Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mile walk/run series 05/22 Regular business meeting at AAD, Banknight following 05/09 Sexual Harassment Workshop 05/23
Spring yard clean up day. 05/19
Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Houston) 07/30-08/01 Tao of Everest (special presentation) (SI) 05/21 Texas School for the Deaf Alumni Association reunion party 09/21 TINGO at AAD 06/02

AAD - Austin Association of the Deaf (Austin Deaf Club) Calendar http://www.austindeafclub.org/events/

$1 for social games.
Fridays 7pm - 1am, Saturdays 7pm - 2am. Happy Hour 7 - 10pm Fridays and Saturdays. Admission: Friday $5, Saturday $7
Where: Austin Deaf Club, 8818 Cullen Ln, Austin TX 78748

Fri May 4 1st Fri: Mexican Train games 7p, Poker League 8p Sat May 5 1st Sat: TINGO 8p
Fri May 11 Poker League 8p
Sat May 12 Regular business meeting, Banknight after Fri May 18 3rd Fri: HORNS 8p, Poker League 8p Sat May 19 Spring yard clean up day 8a-5p, Poker League final 8p Fri Jun 1 1st Fri: Mexican Train games 7p, Poker League 8p Sat Jun 2 1st Sat: TINGO 8p
Sat Jun 9 2nd Sat: Regular business meeting, Banknight after Fri May 18 3rd Fri: HORNS 8p, Poker League 8p

Social Affairs: Connie Dannels secretary@austindeafclub.org Newsletter: Melissa Montoya-Calogar (austindeafclubeditor yahoo.com)

ADCPL - Austin Deaf Club Poker League
http://adcpl.austindeafclub.org/Calendar.html

AA and NA MEETINGS (SI)
TCSDHH provides sign language interpreters for the following AA and NA meetings in Austin:

Monday 5:45-7pm: AA, (Grace United Methodist), 205 E Monroe Monday 7:00-8:30pm: NA, 212 E Monroe
Tuesday 3:30-5:00pm: AA, 1800 Fortview Rd Friday 8:00-9:30pm: NA, 2701 S Lamar, Recovery South

You can contact the Austin AA Hill County Intergroup at: 24-hour hotline 512-444-0071(v) or http://www.austinaa.org/.

Call Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 512-854-9221 to request an interpreter for other meeting times.

Also, AA meetings via WebCam led by Deaf and HoH sobriety facilitators: http://doda.nefsis.com/doda

CHURCH SERVICES for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Please see http://austindeafevents.com/church.html

RECURRING EVENTS

Austin Deaf Club Poker League: austindeafclub.org/adcpl/ADCPL%202010-2011%20Statistics%20-%20Web/ADCPL%20Schedule.pdf

DEAF SENIORS OF AUSTIN (South Central)--Every 1st Thursday, 1-4pm 06/07 Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca, Austin TX 512-448-0787, TDD: 512-462-2853

Deaf Chat Coffee schedule for Austin area: http://www.deafcoffee.com/html/tx_austin.html Open to everyone (deaf, hearing) with an interest in ASL.

DEAF BLIND COFFEE CHAT

STARBUCKS COFFEE (Central)--Every 3rd Saturday, 6-8pm 05/19 3706 Guadalupe St, Austin TX 78705 (corner of Guadalupe and 38th Street)
Please join our growing Deaf Blind Chat for drinks, snacks and fun chatting. Every month we see both new and familiar faces, and we welcome signers of all skill level, so tell your friends, family and classmates about us, too!
Host: DeafBlind Apt Program staff (DeafblindApartmentProgram@dars.state.tx.us); Doug Rollins (sspdbterps gmail.com)

DEAFNESS RESOURCE SPECIALIST available by appointment. TCSDHH, 2201 Post Rd #100, Austin TX 78704. Contact: Brian Determan DeafnessRS7a@dars.state.tx.us or 512-410-1786.

ASL Happy Hour at Ruta Maya
Fridays, 5pm â€“ 8pm
Ruta Maya Cafe, 3601 S Congress Ave, Austin TX Come join every Friday from 5-8 to socialize and learn some sign language. All are welcome to mingle. 21+ for alcohol.

REI Class Schedule (SI)

The free classes at the REI Downtown location are interpreted into ASL. Register at http://rei.com/austin_downtown (space is limited).

May Schedule: All classes are 6:30pm â€“ 8:00pm. Monday- 21st Tao of Everest (special presentation) Tuesday- 22nd Camp Cooking Basics
Wednesday- 23rd Bike Maintenance Basics Tuesday- 29th Bike Commuting Basics

Gardening Class Schedule (SI by request)

Summer gardening classes with interpreters available

Classes offered this summer by Travis County AgriLife Extension and Travis County Master Gardeners.

TO REQUEST INTERPRETERS for a class email TCSDHH interpretercoordinator@co.travis.tx.us

Classes tend to fill up, so arrive 10-15 minutes early to get a good seat.

Info: jan.castleberry@co.travis.tx.us

Preparing Your Landscape for Summer
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 10am-12pm
Travis County AgriLife Extension Office, 1600B Smith Rd There are numerous things you can do yourself to ensure healthier, bushier, plants with increased blooms. Learn when to fertilize, which plants to pinch back, and other tips from a pro. Interpreters will be provided.

How Rid Your Garden of Pesky Insects
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 10am-12pm
Travis County AgriLife Extension Office, 1600B Smith Rd Help your gardening by knowing more about the insects which live there. First, hear more about friend and foe in the insect world, and then learn the less toxic and usually less expensive methods to control harmful insects. You'll leave armed with insect identification literature to help improve your gardening. Request an ASL interpreter by JUNE 8

Garden Photography
Saturday, June 30, 2012, 10am-12pm
Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd A retired expert in the field of biotechnology, Bruce Leander concentrates now on his love of fine art nature photography - macro and landscape. His work with the Wildflower Center has produced a series of stunning plant studies which highlights the fine work being done there. He will share with us the tools and methods he recommends to get started in this fascinating aspect of horticulture. This free class doesn't require a reservation but if you want to ensure a seat, sign up online at http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/horticulture/ Please note that any empty reserved seats are open seating at 9:50 am. Request an ASL interpreter by JUNE 22

Identifying Good and Bad Bugs
Saturday, July 14, 2012, 10am-12pm
Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd Wizzie Brown, integrated pest management specialist for AgriLife Extension in Texas, will lecture about how to manage pests in your yard through IPM. IPM is an environmentally responsible and minimal use of chemicals that may also kill beneficial insects, harm pets or possibly enter the water table. She will teach how to identify good bugs vs. bag bugs and the thoughtful, careful use of pesticides for control in our gardens and landscapes. This free class doesn't require a reservation but if you want to ensure a seat, sign up online at: http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/horticulture/ Please note that any empty reserved seats are open seating at 9:50 am. Request an ASL interpreter by JULY 6

How to Plan and Install Home Drip Irrigation Thursday, July 19, 2012, 10am-12pm
Travis County AgriLife Extension Office, 1600B Smith Rd Conserve water and reduce water stress to potted plants, landscaping or vegetable garden by using a drip irrigation system. Learn about the two most common drip systems available and how to utilize one or the other or combination of the systems. Discover how to test the water pressure to determine the length of the run. Gain knowledge by watching how the pieces are assembled. Take away the knowledge necessary to create your own system. Request an ASL interpreter JULY 13

MOVIES

Find captioned movies by zipcode or city: http://captionfish.com/

Captioned movie trailers and search for captioned web videos: http://ccmovies.org/

Find subtitled movies and shows on Netflix and iTumes. http://phlixie.com/

Preparing Your Landscape for Summer (SI by request) Thu, May 17, 10am â€“ 12pm Travis County AgriLife Extension Office, 1600 Smith Rd, Austin TX

http://tcmastergardeners.org/what/edseminars.html

There are numerous things you can do to ensure healthier, bushier plants with increased blooms. Learn when to fertilize which plants, which plants to pinch back, and other tips from a pro.

Call 512-410-1598 by May 14 to request sign language interpreter.

CSD Recruiting Event
Thursday, May 17, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Six Lounge, 117 West Fourth Street, Austin TX

CSD, one of the nation's leading nonprofit providers of telecommunications and human service programs for deaf and hard of hearing consumers, will begin aggressively recruiting technology professionals to join the organization's new technology design studio based in Austin, Texas. Sponsored by Door64 http://door64.com/, a local technology member organization.

CSD plans to open a new Technology+Design Studio in Austin. The goal of this new studio is to design and develop the organization's next generation web environment, mobile applications, and network/communication infrastructure.

Meet artist Joan Fabian at WEST Austin Studio Tour Sat, May 19; Sun, May 20, 11am â€“ 6pm both days

A solo show by San Antonio artist Joan Fabian. Being an artist with a hearing impairment, Fabian uses color to understand place and culture.

Details: http://westaustinstudiotour.com

FREE Visual Yoga Class
Sunday, May 20, 2012, 4pm
Total Wellness Austin, 4220 West William Cannon Dr, Austin TX 78749

Don't forget to "like" us on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/VisualYogawithmandi (Also, look for me at the Z Festival at TSD on Saturday!)

There will be a collection basket for you to donate whatever amount you are able, all proceeds will benefit the Deaf Yoga foundation's service efforts!

This yearâ€™s proceeds directly fund:

Partial scholarships for 3 deaf yogins to attend Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training this June in New York = $7,000
ASL interpreter travel for volunteers during June training course = $1,500
Ongoing DYF Monthly expenses (6 months) = $5,500
New multi-media interactive newsletter template = $1,800
Video blog post-production = $2,500
Apple computer & necessary video software for educational video blog = $2,300

Fr. Tom Coughlin to Lead Mass for the Deaf, and Rudy's BBQ Sun, May 20, 3pm â€“ 4pm Mother Chapel, St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church 120 W Oltorf Ave, Austin TX 78704

Come and Join us for Mass with Fr. Tom Coughlin and Rudyâ€™s BBQ dinner after Mass. If you would like to join us for Rudyâ€™s BBQ dinner, please RVSP to Deafministry@st-ignatius.org by Wednesday, May 16th so we know how much food to order. Donations of $5/person would be appreciated. Our Deaf Ministry is growing thus our budget needs to grow, too! Such examples are paying the interpreters for masses, special events, and holy days; workshops/training for religion staff/interpreters, etc. (This will be the last Mass led by Fr. Tom Coughlin before the summer. He will return in the fall beginning September. The dates will be given at a later time.) Info: deafministry@st-ignatius.org

Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mail walk/run series 2011-2012 Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 S Congress Ave, Austin TX (enter at Elizabeth Street gate) Wednesdays at 5pm on these dates:
May 22

$2 per race. Free for under 21.
Run/walk is stopwatch timed with results posted on TSD website (wellness). Info: nick.bannon@tsd.state.tx.us
http://AustinDeafEvents.com/docs/RangerStampede5Kschedule2011-12.pdf

Sexual Harassment Workshop
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:15pm to 8:30pm Austin Public Library Carver Branch (Central-East Austin), 1161 Angelina St, Austin TX 78702 (Bus Route: 2, 4, 6)

Co-conducted by Safe Place Deaf Services and CAAG of Austin

Sexual Harrassment? No Interpreter? #DO-DO YOU?

As a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual in a work environment, have you ever experienced:

Feeling unsure if someone elseâ€™s behavior is a sexual harassment?
Feeling "trapped" by communication barriers?
Having a request for a qualified interpreter or another accommodation to ensure effective communication to discuss a sexual harassment situation be denied?
Not knowing your civil rights?

Come learn how to self-advocate as a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual. There are ways you can handle sexual harassment or disability discrimination by self-advocating for your rights or get advocacy services. When this does not work, there are specific guidelines to follow in filing complaints with various agencies. Learn how to improve your life and the life of others in the most positive ways possible.

Light Refreshments will be provided.

NOTE: By 5pm Thursday, May 17th please request accommodations such as captioning (CART) or sign to voice interpreter by email deafnessRS7a@dars.state.tx.us or VP/Direct 512-481-7707.

Head, Heart, and Soul (SI)
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30-8:00pm
City of Austin Public Library Manchaca Branch, 5500 Manchaca Rd, Austin TX 78745

The ManKind Project USA mkpusa.org presents "Head, Heart, and Soul", an journey of self discovery in a free interactive seminar that provides an introduction to the work we do in both the Menâ€™s New Warrior Training Adventure and the Woman Within International Training Weekend womanwithin.org.

ASL Interpretation will be provided.

Info: email Brian silentwarriors2012@gmail.com

Funny Zero ~ Wild West Burlesque Show
Thu May 24, Fri May 25, Sat May 26: 7pm â€“ 9pm The Blue Theatre, 916 Springdale Rd, Austin TX 78702

Deaf Women of Texas proudly presents a wild west burlesque show, "Funny Zero" May 24-26th, 7-9 pm @ The Blue Theatre, 916 Springdale Road, Austin, TX 78702. The show will be presented in ASL only with music in the background.

Limited Seating! Hurry up and buy tickets @ shelleydwu@gmail.com. Cannot make it? Feel free to donate to DWT!

Gratitude goes to ZVRS for their sponsorship!

http://youtu.be/9QiqyqjpAag

Les Miserables (SI)
Saturday, June 2, 2012
UT Bass Concert Hall

2011-2012 University of Texas Performing Arts Season http://texasperformingarts.org/

SIGN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES
Typically for Broadway Across America tours performing at Bass Concert Hall, the Saturday matinee performance is Sign Language Interpreted (ASL). Contact the box office at 512.475.7102 to purchase tickets in the reserved section for those in need of this service. For additional questions about this or other services for the deaf or hard of hearing, please contact Guest Services: GUEST SERVICES INFORMATION
Monday â€“ Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM 512.471.2787
frontofhouse@texasperformingarts.org

Family Weekend Retreat
Fri-Sun, June 8 - 10

Flyer with full details:
http://services.texasdhhresources.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=160858&type=d

Every summer the Educational Resource Center on Deafness and the Texas School for the Deaf host a popular program called Family Weekend Retreat (FWR) for families in Texas who have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. We offer something of interest for everyone in the family - fun activities, educational workshops and lots of opportunities to network with other families. All family members are welcome!

Register by April 30th to receive the early bird cost of $75 for a family of 4 and $10 for each additional family member â€“ this includes meals and lodging in the dorms. Standard pricing of $100/family of four goes into effect on May 1st. Families arrive on Friday afternoon and depart on Sunday by noon.

Please note: Deaf or hard of hearing students who are enrolled at TSD and their families are not eligible for this outreach program.

Deaf Awareness Day as Fiesta Texas
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio

Purchase tickets in advance at the Department of American Sign Language and Interpreter Training at San Antonio College. For additional tickets at the special rate visit the San Antonio College table at the Six Flags Fiesta Texas front gate on the day of the event to get a discount coupon.

Good for up to six tickets at $26.99+tax.

Info: 210-486-1106 or http://alamo.edu/sac/asl

Deaf group outing (Round Rock)
Sat, June 9, 10am â€“ 8pm Rock'n River Family Aquatic Center, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock TX 78664

Admission Fees:
Rock Round residents - Adult (18-54): $4.50 and Child (17 and under)/Senior (55 up): $3.50 Non-residents pay an additional $1 - Adult: $5.50 and Child/Senior: $4.50 Mastercard and Visa are accepted as well as cash (No coins under 25 cents or no checks)

What to BRING:

Proper swim attire (Please read swim attire guidelines on Rock'n River website)
Snacks/Foods if you want to save $

https://facebook.com/tonia.fehrenbach

49th Annual TSID Conference
Wed, June 20, 2012 â€“ Sun, June 24, 2012 Hilton Austin Hotel, 500 Et 4th St, Austin TX 78701

Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf (TSID) invites you to be a part of this important training and gathering of professional sign language interpreters in Texas.

9th Annual Student Conference
June 20-21, 2012

49th Annual TSID Conference
June 21-24, 2012

â€œExploring the New Frontier of Interpreting"

Hosted by Austin Interpreters for the Deaf & Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf

DeafNation World Expo
July 29 - August 1, 2012
Las Vegas NV

http://deafnation.com/dnwe/

Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mon-Wed, July 30 â€“ August 1, 2012 Westin Galleria Houston TX

http://swced.org/

3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference September 13 - 16, 2012
Marriott Austin South Hotel, 4415 South IH 35, Austin TX 78744

Knowledge is Power
El Conocimiento es Poder

http://tlcdhh.org/conferences/2012-conference/ http://nchdhh.org/information.html

Texas School for the Deaf Alumni Association reunion party September 21, 2012 4 to 10 PM
Shady Springs Party Barn

$25 per person ($15 for age 4 to 11): Six-hour Party, cheeseburgers & hot dogs platter, large indoor pavilion, putt-putt course, horseshoe pits, volleyball and a free ticket for door prize (Flat screen HDTV, ViUDA Bistro gift cards and many more). Plus many other activities! Children welcome! $15 for age 4-11. Free for age 3 and under. Unlimited iced tea, lemonade & water all day. Cash bar (beer, wine, mixed drinks & margaritas). And a surprise treat by Kurt!

Check or money order payable to TSDAA, Inc. to: TSDAA Reunion Party, PO BOX 643, Manchaca, TX 78652

Info: Chairman Ronny Taylor RonnyRTaylor@yahoo.com or 512-410-6682 http://tsdaa.org
http://shadyspringspartybarn.com

Bazaar at AAD
Saturday, October 6, 2012 9a - 7p
Austin Deaf Club, 8818 Cullen Ln, Austin TX

Save the date!
Bazaar plus Chili Cook-off, Salsa Contest, Mookwalk, Kids area, Arts & Crafts booth, and lots more! TINGO follows at 8pm.

Chairman Bobby Creed, assistant chairman Earl Day

Published 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. (Deadline noon on the day before.) Submissions, corrections, requests to info@austindeafevents.com.

Austin Deaf Events 2012-05-03

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Announcements

Deaf Macintosh guru Scott Steinbrink wants to connect with people interested in Macintosh classes taught by the deaf for the deaf. Email him at drpowermac@comcast.net or VP at 678-710-8623 and he will try to answer questions, and will submit requests to the Education department of Apple Computers to prove that we do need classes for the deaf people. Please indicate your city and state.
Travis Country Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing reports that KEYE and Texas Captioning Services are starting live captioning of the Monday-Friday 5am-7am programming. You can go to http://WeAreAustin.com/station/ to let them know you appreciate this service.
New job and career advancement training for those new to or reentering the job market. In ASL, with captions and audio. Go to http://projectendeavor.com/ and click on the video graphic in the middle for an introduction, or click on the "Your Road Trip - Destination Employment" to create a free account and get started.

In this issue...
(OC) Open Captions; (SI) Sign Interpreted, (VI) Voice Interpreted

Sections
AAD - Austin Association of the Deaf
AA and NA Meetings
Churches -- http://austindeafevents.com/church Recurring Events (ASL Happy Hour, Deaf Coffee Chat, Deaf Seniors, etc.) REI Class Schedule
Movies
Event listings by title and by date
2011 - 2012 Texas Performing Arts Season (SI performance info)

Date index:
05/03 Deaf Seniors of Austin
05/03 Got a Song? Sign and Share!
05/04 Mexican Train games at AAD
05/04 Poker League at AAD
05/05 TINGO at AAD
05/07 Backpacking Basics (SI)
05/07 Meet new Director Lori Breslow of DARS D/HH Office 05/11 Poker League at AAD
05/11, 12 PETER PAN - TSD Spring Drama Performance 05/12 Regular business meeting at AAD, Banknight following 05/12 Z.festival and Z 5K Run/Walk
05/14 Explore Turkey (SI)
05/15 2012 Diamond Chefs Gala for TSD
05/17 Preparing Your Landscape for Summer (SI by request) 05/18 HORNS at AAD
05/18 Poker League at AAD
05/19 Poker League final
05/19 Spring yard clean up day.
05/19, 20 Meet artist Joan Fabian at WEST Austin Studio Tour 05/20 Fr. Tom Coughlin to Lead Mass for the Deaf, and Rudy's BBQ 05/21 Tao of Everest (special presentation) (SI) 05/22 Camp Cooking Basics (SI)
05/22 Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mile walk/run series 05/23 Bike Maintenance Basics (SI)
05/24, 25, 26 Funny Zero ~ Wild West Burlesque Show 05/28 Memorial Day
05/29 Bike Commuting Basics (SI)
06/02 Les Miserables performance (SI)
06/08-10 Family Weekend Retreat
06/20-24 49th Annual TSID Conference
07/29-08/01 DeafNation World Expo
07/30-08/01 Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Houston) 09/13-16 3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference 10/06 Bazaar at AAD

Title index:
2012 Diamond Chefs Gala for TSD 05/15
3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference 09/13-16 49th Annual TSID Conference 06/20-24
Backpacking Basics (SI) 05/07
Bazaar at AAD 10/06
Bike Commuting Basics (SI) 05/29
Bike Maintenance Basics (SI) 05/23
Camp Cooking Basics (SI) 05/22
Deaf Seniors of Austin 05/03
DeafNation World Expo 07/29-08/01
Explore Turkey (SI) 05/14
Family Weekend Retreat 06/08-10
Fr. Tom Coughlin to Lead Mass for the Deaf, and Rudy's BBQ 05/20 Funny Zero ~ Wild West Burlesque Show 05/24, 25, 26 Got a Song? Sign and Share! 05/03
HORNS at AAD 05/18
Les Miserables performance (SI) 06/02
Meet artist Joan Fabian at WEST Austin Studio Tour 05/19, 20 Meet new Director Lori Breslow of DARS D/HH Office 05/07 Memorial Day 05/28
Mexican Train games at AAD 05/04
PETER PAN - TSD Spring Drama Performance 05/11, 12 Poker League at AAD 05/04
Poker League at AAD 05/11
Poker League at AAD 05/18
Poker League final 05/19
Preparing Your Landscape for Summer (SI by request) 05/17 Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mile walk/run series 05/22 Regular business meeting at AAD, Banknight following 05/12 Spring yard clean up day. 05/19
Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Houston) 07/30-08/01 Tao of Everest (special presentation) (SI) 05/21 TINGO at AAD 05/05
Z.festival and Z 5K Run/Walk 05/12

AAD - Austin Association of the Deaf (Austin Deaf Club) Calendar http://www.austindeafclub.org/events/

$1 for social games.
Fridays 7pm - 1am, Saturdays 7pm - 2am. Happy Hour 7 - 10pm Fridays and Saturdays. Admission: Friday $5, Saturday $7
Where: Austin Deaf Club, 8818 Cullen Ln, Austin TX 78748

Social Affairs: Connie Dannels secretary@austindeafclub.org Newsletter: Melissa Montoya-Calogar (austindeafclubeditor yahoo.com)

ADCPL - Austin Deaf Club Poker League
http://adcpl.austindeafclub.org/Calendar.html

AA and NA MEETINGS (SI)
TCSDHH provides sign language interpreters for the following AA and NA meetings in Austin:

Monday 5:45-7pm: AA, (Grace United Methodist), 205 E Monroe Monday 7:00-8:30pm: NA, 212 E Monroe
Tuesday 3:30-5:00pm: AA, 1800 Fortview Rd Friday 8:00-9:30pm: NA, 2701 S Lamar, Recovery South

You can contact the Austin AA Hill County Intergroup at: 24-hour hotline 512-444-0071(v) or http://www.austinaa.org/.

Call Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 512-854-9221 to request an interpreter for other meeting times.

Also, AA meetings via WebCam led by Deaf and HoH sobriety facilitators: http://doda.nefsis.com/doda

CHURCH SERVICES for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Please see http://austindeafevents.com/church.html

RECURRING EVENTS

Austin Deaf Club Poker League: austindeafclub.org/adcpl/ADCPL%202010-2011%20Statistics%20-%20Web/ADCPL%20Schedule.pdf

DEAF SENIORS OF AUSTIN (South Central)--Every 1st Thursday, 1-4pm 05/03 Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca, Austin TX 512-448-0787, TDD: 512-462-2853

Deaf Chat Coffee schedule for Austin area: http://www.deafcoffee.com/html/tx_austin.html Open to everyone (deaf, hearing) with an interest in ASL.

DEAF BLIND COFFEE CHAT

STARBUCKS COFFEE (Central)--Every 3rd Saturday, 6-8pm 05/19 3706 Guadalupe St, Austin TX 78705 (corner of Guadalupe and 38th Street)
Please join our growing Deaf Blind Chat for drinks, snacks and fun chatting. Every month we see both new and familiar faces, and we welcome signers of all skill level, so tell your friends, family and classmates about us, too!
Host: DeafBlind Apt Program staff (DeafblindApartmentProgram@dars.state.tx.us); Doug Rollins (sspdbterps gmail.com)

DEAFNESS RESOURCE SPECIALIST available by appointment. TCSDHH, 2201 Post Rd #100, Austin TX 78704. Contact: Brian Determan DeafnessRS7a@dars.state.tx.us or 512-410-1786.

REI Class Schedule (SI)

The free classes at the REI Downtown location are interpreted into ASL. Register at http://rei.com/austin_downtown (space is limited).

May Schedule: All classes are 6:30pm â€“ 8:00pm. Monday- 7th Backpacking Basics
Monday- 14th Explore Turkey
Monday- 21st Tao of Everest (special presentation) Tuesday- 22nd Camp Cooking Basics
Wednesday- 23rd Bike Maintenance Basics Tuesday- 29th Bike Commuting Basics

MOVIES

Find captioned movies by zipcode or city: http://captionfish.com/

Captioned movie trailers and search for captioned web videos: http://ccmovies.org/

Find subtitled movies and shows on Netflix and iTumes. http://phlixie.com/

Got a Song? Sign and Share!
Thu, May 3, 6pm â€“ 8pm NYOS Charter School, 12301 N Lamar Blvd, Austin TX 78753

NYOS Charter School invites you to sign your song and watch others perform their songs.

Meet new Director of DARS Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mon, May 7, 6:30pm â€“ 8:00pm Health & Human Services Commission Room PHR 164, 909 W 45th St, Austin TX 78705

Public Meeting: Meet new Director Lori Breslow for DARS Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. We want to know YOUR vision for deaf and hard of hearing services for Texans.

Info: Angela.Feltner@dars.state.tx.us DARS Inquiries: 1-800-628-5115

Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mail walk/run series 2011-2012 Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 S Congress Ave, Austin TX (enter at Elizabeth Street gate) Wednesdays at 5pm on these dates:
May 22

PETER PAN - TSD Spring Drama Performance Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 at 7:00 pm Texas School for the Deaf, R.L. Davis Auditorium, 1102 S Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704

"... Where Dreams Are Born and Time Is Never Planned ... In Never Never Land"

Check out the trailer, then mark your calendars: http://youtube.com/watch%3Fv=GUTt5xGTOow

Don't miss Texas School for the Deaf's Spring student drama performance of Peter Pan.

Tickets available at the TSD Business Office: $7 for Adults 18 and over, $5 for age 6 and over, Free for kids 5 and under.

Z.festival and Z 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 12, 2012. 8a - 2p
Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 S Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704

Food, Vendors, Games, Costume Contest, and Entertainment! A fundraiser for the Texas School for the Deaf Foundation and PE program.

See flyer for full schedule and other details: http://goo.gl/tp7AB

2012 Diamond Chefs Gala for TSD
Tue, May 15, 5:30pm â€“ 10:30pm Hilton Downtown Austin, 500 E 4th St, Austin TX 78701 (512) 482-8000

6th Annual Diamond Chefs Gala for Texas School for the Deaf Foundation

The Diamond Chefs Gala themed â€œBoots and Blingâ€ is the Foundationâ€™s signature fundraising event in support of our children.

Each year the Texas School for the Deafâ€™s Culinary Arts Students work under the direction of the Hiltonâ€™s Diamond Chef to prepare a gourmet meal like no other! We provide a four-course meal, wine, a VIP Reception, a vote for best â€œBoots and Blingâ€ attire, dancing and much more. The evening is a great celebration of our children, community, and our school.

We invite you to join us at the 2012 Diamond Chefsâ€™ Gala as an attendee or sponsor to support access to language, literacy and education for all deaf children in Texas.

6th Annual Diamond Chefs Gala
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
5:30 PM â€“ 10:30 PM
Hilton Downtown Austin
Attire: Boots & Bling

Tickets: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1176055-2LPkKCBLJ5 (And for silent auction item donation.) Sponsorships: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1176044-2LPkKCBLJ5

Preparing Your Landscape for Summer (SI by request) Thu, May 17, 10am â€“ 12pm Travis County AgriLife Extension Office, 1600 Smith Rd, Austin TX

http://tcmastergardeners.org/what/edseminars.html

There are numerous things you can do to ensure healthier, bushier plants with increased blooms. Learn when to fertilize which plants, which plants to pinch back, and other tips from a pro.

Call 512-410-1598 by May 14 to request sign language interpreter.

Meet artist Joan Fabian at WEST Austin Studio Tour Sat, May 19; Sun, May 20, 11am â€“ 6pm both days

A solo show by San Antonio artist Joan Fabian. Being an artist with a hearing impairment, Fabian uses color to understand place and culture.

Details: http://westaustinstudiotour.com

Fr. Tom Coughlin to Lead Mass for the Deaf, and Rudy's BBQ Sun, May 20, 3pm â€“ 4pm Mother Chapel, St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church 120 W Oltorf Ave, Austin TX 78704

Funny Zero ~ Wild West Burlesque Show
Thu May 24, Fri May 25, Sat May 26: 7pm â€“ 9pm The Blue Theatre, 916 Springdale Rd, Austin TX 78702

Limited Seating! Hurry up and buy tickets @ shelleydwu@gmail.com. Cannot make it? Feel free to donate to DWT!

Gratitude goes to ZVRS for their sponsorship!

http://youtu.be/9QiqyqjpAag

Les Miserables (SI)
Saturday, June 2, 2012
UT Bass Concert Hall

2011-2012 University of Texas Performing Arts Season http://texasperformingarts.org/

Family Weekend Retreat
Fri-Sun, June 8 - 10

Flyer with full details:
http://services.texasdhhresources.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=160858&type=d

Please note: Deaf or hard of hearing students who are enrolled at TSD and their families are not eligible for this outreach program.

49th Annual TSID Conference
Wed, June 20, 2012 â€“ Sun, June 24, 2012 Hilton Austin Hotel, 500 Et 4th St, Austin TX 78701

Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf (TSID) invites you to be a part of this important training and gathering of professional sign language interpreters in Texas.

9th Annual Student Conference
June 20-21, 2012

49th Annual TSID Conference
June 21-24, 2012

â€œExploring the New Frontier of Interpreting"

Hosted by Austin Interpreters for the Deaf & Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf

DeafNation World Expo
July 29 - August 1, 2012
Las Vegas NV
http://deafnation.com/dnwe/

Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mon-Wed, July 30 â€“ August 1, 2012 Westin Galleria Houston TX

http://swced.org/

3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference September 13 - 16, 2012
Marriott Austin South Hotel, 4415 South IH 35, Austin TX 78744

Knowledge is Power
El Conocimiento es Poder

http://tlcdhh.org/conferences/2012-conference/ http://nchdhh.org/information.html

Bazaar at AAD
Saturday, October 6, 2012 9a - 7p
Austin Deaf Club, 8818 Cullen Ln, Austin TX

Save the date!
Bazaar plus Chili Cook-off, Salsa Contest, Mookwalk, Kids area, Arts & Crafts booth, and lots more! TINGO follows at 8pm.

Chairman Bobby Creed, assistant chairman Earl Day

Published 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. (Deadline noon on the day before.) Submissions, corrections, requests to info@austindeafevents.com.

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Deaf Friendly Dentist. Check out http://austinsmiles.com/MeettheStaff.aspx where deaf hygienist Teri Heyrman works and Dr. Massa's assistant also knows sign language. http://deafnetwork.com/wordpress/blog/2012/04/06/deaf-friendly-dentist-austin/

The Silent Network - thesilentnetwork.tv - "The World's Only Entertainment Network Exclusively for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Audiences" relaunches as a broadband network after a 21 year hiatus.

In this issue...
(OC) Open Captions; (SI) Sign Interpreted, (VI) Voice Interpreted

Sections
AAD - Austin Association of the Deaf
AA and NA Meetings
Churches -- http://austindeafevents.com/church.html Recurring Events (ASL Happy Hour, Deaf Coffee Chat, Deaf Seniors, etc.) Movies
Event listings by title and by date
2011 - 2012 Texas Performing Arts Season (SI performance info)

Date index:
04/18-20 Deaf Smithâ€™s 225th Birthday with Exhibit and Ceremonies 04/19 REI: Bike Touring in Europe (SI) 04/20 HORNS at AAD
04/20-22 National Cued Speech Association 04/23 Texas Guide by Your Side statewide video broadcast 04/25 RSVP deadline for Deaf-Blind Community Class 04/25 Denim (blue jeans) Day
04/25 Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mile walk/run series 04/26 REI: Triathalon Training Basics (SI) 05/02 Deaf-Blind Community Class: Deaf Smith 05/11, 12 PETER PAN - TSD Spring Drama Performance 05/12 Z.festival and Z 5K Run/Walk
05/15 2012 Diamond Chefs Gala for TSD
05/17 Preparing Your Landscape for Summer (SI by request) 05/22 Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mile walk/run series 06/02 Les Miserables performance (SI)
06/08-10 Family Weekend Retreat
06/20-24 49th Annual TSID Conference
07/29-08/01 DeafNation World Expo
07/30-08/01 Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Houston) 09/13-16 3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference 10/06 Bazaar at AAD

Title index:
2012 Diamond Chefs Gala for TSD 05/15
3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference 09/13-16 49th Annual TSID Conference 06/20-24
Bazaar at AAD 10/06
Deaf Smithâ€™s 225th Birthday with Exhibit and Ceremonies 04/18-20 Deaf-Blind Community Class: Deaf Smith 05/02 DeafNation World Expo 07/29-08/01
Denim (blue jeans) Day 04/25
Family Weekend Retreat 06/08-10
HORNS at AAD 04/20
Les Miserables performance (SI) 06/02
National Cued Speech Association 04/20-22 PETER PAN - TSD Spring Drama Performance 05/11, 12 Preparing Your Landscape for Summer (SI by request) 05/17 Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mile walk/run series 04/25 Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mile walk/run series 05/22 REI: Bike Touring in Europe (SI) 04/19 REI: Triathalon Training Basics (SI) 04/26 RSVP deadline for Deaf-Blind Community Class 04/25 Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Houston) 07/30-08/01 Texas Guide by Your Side statewide video broadcast 04/23 Z.festival and Z 5K Run/Walk 05/12

AAD - Austin Association of the Deaf (Austin Deaf Club) Calendar http://www.austindeafclub.org/events/

$1 for social games.
Fridays 7pm - 1am, Saturdays 7pm - 2am. Happy Hour 7 - 10pm Fridays and Saturdays. Admission: Friday $5, Saturday $7
Where: Austin Deaf Club, 8818 Cullen Ln, Austin TX 78748

Fri Apr 20 3rd Fri: HORNS 8p
Fri May 4 1st Fri: Mexican Train games 7p Sat May 5 1st Sat: TINGO 8p

Social Affairs: Connie Dannels secretary@austindeafclub.org Newsletter: Melissa Montoya-Calogar (austindeafclubeditor yahoo.com)

ADCPL - Austin Deaf Club Poker League
http://adcpl.austindeafclub.org/Calendar.html

AA and NA MEETINGS (SI)
TCSDHH provides sign language interpreters for the following AA and NA meetings in Austin:

Monday 5:45-7pm: AA, (Grace United Methodist), 205 E Monroe Monday 7:00-8:30pm: NA, 212 E Monroe
Tuesday 3:30-5:00pm: AA, 1800 Fortview Rd Friday 8:00-9:30pm: NA, 2701 S Lamar, Recovery South

You can contact the Austin AA Hill County Intergroup at: 24-hour hotline 512-444-0071(v) or http://www.austinaa.org/.

Call Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 512-854-9221 to request an interpreter for other meeting times.

Also, AA meetings via WebCam led by Deaf and HoH sobriety facilitators: http://doda.nefsis.com/doda

CHURCH SERVICES for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Please see http://austindeafevents.com/church.html

RECURRING EVENTS

Austin Deaf Club Poker League: austindeafclub.org/adcpl/ADCPL%202010-2011%20Statistics%20-%20Web/ADCPL%20Schedule.pdf

ASL Happy Hour
Wednesdays, 5pm â€“ 8pm Ruta Maya Cafe, 3601 S Congress Ave, Austin TX Come join every Wednesday from 5-8 to socialize and learn some sign language. All are welcome to mingle. 21+ for alcohol.

DEAF SENIORS OF AUSTIN (South Central)--Every 1st Thursday, 1-4pm 05/03 Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca, Austin TX 512-448-0787, TDD: 512-462-2853

Deaf Chat Coffee schedule for Austin area: http://www.deafcoffee.com/html/tx_austin.html Open to everyone (deaf, hearing) with an interest in ASL.

DEAF BLIND COFFEE CHAT

STARBUCKS COFFEE (Central)--Every 3rd Saturday, 6-8pm 04/21 3706 Guadalupe St, Austin TX 78705 (corner of Guadalupe and 38th Street)
Please join our growing Deaf Blind Chat for drinks, snacks and fun chatting. Every month we see both new and familiar faces, and we welcome signers of all skill level, so tell your friends, family and classmates about us, too!
Host: DeafBlind Apt Program staff (DeafblindApartmentProgram@dars.state.tx.us); Doug Rollins (sspdbterps gmail.com)

DEAFNESS RESOURCE SPECIALIST available by appointment. TCSDHH, 2201 Post Rd #100, Austin TX 78704. Contact: Brian Determan DeafnessRS7a@dars.state.tx.us or 512-410-1786.

MOVIES

Find captioned movies by zipcode or city: http://captionfish.com/

Captioned movie trailers and search for captioned web videos: http://ccmovies.org/

Find subtitled movies and shows on Netflix and iTumes. http://phlixie.com/

REI Courses for April with ASL Interpretation REI Austin Downtown, 601 N Lamar Blvd, Austin TX 78703 All free. Visit links for full info and to register.

REI: Bike Touring in Europe (SI)
Thu, April 19, 6:30pm â€“ 8:00pm http://rei.com/class/37920/session/47866

REI: Triathalon Training Basics (SI)
Thu, April 26, 6:30pm â€“ 8:00pm http://rei.com/event/37286/session/47019

Deaf Smithâ€™s 225th Birthday with Exhibit and Ceremonies April 18-20, 2012
Texas State Capitol

April 18, 19: 6:30-8:30 PM Mr. and Miss TSD â€“ Exhibit Docents

Come Celebrate Deaf Smithâ€™s 225th Birthday with Exhibit and Ceremonies at Texas State Capitol. Erastus â€œDeafâ€ Smith, a famous spy, scout and soldier of the Texas Revolution, will have his 225th birthday celebrated with a special exhibit and ceremony at the Texas Capitol on April 18-20.

National Cued Speech Association 2012
Fri-Sun, April 20-22, 2012
Holiday Inn Arboretum, Austin TX

A Beginner Cued American English â€“ Sat. April 21, 2012 and Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 9 am to 4 pm. Learn how to Cue in this 14- hour Basic CS Instruction Course at the Holiday Inn Arboretum. Cost is $100 for the course. Contact info@cuedspeech.org

Instructor Certification Workshop â€“ Friday, April 20, 2012 and Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 9 am to 4 pm. Learn how to teach beginner Cued Speech and prepare for The NCSA Instructor Exam with this two-day workshop. Contact Amy Ruberl for more information at InsCert@cuedspeech.org or visit http://www.cuedspeech.org/sub/professionals InsCert Exam â€“ Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 1 pm â€“ 4 pm. Contact Amy Ruberl for more information at InsCert@cuedspeech.org or visit cuedspeech.org to learn about the exam.

The NCSA Board of Directors Meeting â€“ Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 9 am to noon. The board meeting is open to the public and accessible for our deaf members.

Cues on Tap â€“ Sat, April 22, 2012 at 6 pm at the Iron Cactus in downtown Austin â€“ an exciting and relaxing way to meet local cuers. 606 Trinity St. Austin, TX. Contact Julie Reese for more information, julie.reese@yahoo.com

Shannon Howell, NCSA President, showell@cuedspeech.org

Texas Guide by Your Side statewide video broadcast presentations Mon, April 23, 6:30pm â€“ 8:15pm Austin (ESC 13) - 5701 Springdale Rd, 78723

GBYS Statewide Video Broadcast Presentation Texas Guide By Your Side (GBYS) is a family support program that embodies the mission of Hands & Voices, which is to provide unbiased support to families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

No child care will be provided.
6:00-6:30: Arrive & light dinner served 6:30-7:30: Presentation
7:30-7:45: Q & A with Janet DesGeorges 7:45-8:15: Group discussion/wrap up

Registration: http://formstack.com/forms/GBYS-txhandsandvoices_webinar

Info: Email Debbie Kopp, TXHV GBYS Coordinator at DKopp@txgbys.org or call (512) 462-5738

Flyer can be downloaded in English and Spanish: http://cts.vresp.com/c/?TexasHandsVoices/5a3707728e/6f72f096b9/950f50f210

http://txgbys.org/calendar
Also, while your calendar is out, save the dates for Family Weekend Retreat in Austin June 8-10, 2012. http://services.texasdhhresources.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=160858&type=d

http://swced.org/
Visit our booth at the bi-annual Statewide Conference on Education Of The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing in Houston, TX July 30 - Aug 1st, 2012.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mail walk/run series 2011-2012 Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 S Congress Ave, Austin TX (enter at Elizabeth Street gate) Wednesdays at 5pm on these dates:
Apr 25
May 22

Denim (blue jeans) Day
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
https://facebook.com/SafePlaceDeafServices http://youtube.com/watch?v=7FK_p8Xj8YY
Why Denim? - http://youtube.com/watch?v=3FJsGi19VfQ

Deaf-Blind Community Class. Topic: Deaf Smith Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 6:00-7:30pm
RSVP BY APRIL 25TH to Kris at kcue@sbcglobal.net or 512-251-2550 Ronald McDonald House, 1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin TX 78723

Deaf-Blind Service Center Of Austin presents: Deaf-Blind Community Class

Deaf-Blind Community Classes give deaf-blind people a chance to come together for different learning experiences. On May 2, 2012 we will have our next class at the Ronald McDonald House in Austin. These classes will happen every two months and each class will have a new topic.

TOPIC: DEAF SMITH, A FAMOUS SPY, SCOUT AND SOLDIER OF THE TEXAS REVOLUTION, presented by Steve Baldwin, Ph.D.

At this class, Dr. Baldwin, who is an avid Deaf Smith enthusiast and who has also written a colorful definitive 20-page booklet commemorating Deaf Smith, will come talk to us about this amazing soldier and his contributions to the Texas Revolution. You won't want to miss this class!! We will have light snacks available and you may bring your own (non-alcoholic) drink.

This class will again be limited to 12 deafblind people, so you MUST contact Kris Cue' to reserve your seat at (512) 251-2550 (voice or Relay Texas) or e-mail her at kcue@sbcglobal.net by Wednesday, April 25, 2012. You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the Ronald McDonald House. If you want to ask for an SSP, please contact Doug at sspdbterps@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 25th. Also, requests for sign language interpreters or other auditory and visual accommodations MUST be sent to Kristin Lund at deafinterpreter@juno.com by Wednesday, April 25th. Late requests may not be filled!

REMEMBER: BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH YOU MUST RSVP TO KRIS AND ALSO SEND YOUR SSP REQUESTS TO DOUG AND YOUR INTERPRETER REQUESTS TO KRISTIN. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH IS THE ABSOLUTE DEADLINE!!

About Austin's Ronald McDonald House: The family members from outside of Austin of children who receive medical treatment are provided with a restful and comfortable place to sleep, eat and relax here at the Ronald McDonald House. We are very appreciative and grateful to the Austin Ronald McDonald House for the use of their facilities!

Kris Cue'
Chairperson
Deafblind Service Center of Austin