Sunny days have brought friends and families together this summer. Families and professionals took part in the annual Family Weekend Retreat and students from across Texas are enjoying a wide variety of Summer Camps and Programs this year.
Some campers bravely ziplined across a valley, while others learned from professionals how to make sushi. High school students took off to NASA’s Space Camp to learn what it’s like to be astronauts, while other young adults are putting their planning skills to the test learning to budget finances and plan meals. Check out photos on our social media @txdeafed.
As of July 1, Communication Skills Workshops are underway. are underway. Although it is an asynchronous event this year, parents, teachers, and interpreters are enjoying the rich content and self-directed pace. There are great sessions on: Reading Aloud to Children, and Measurements in Cooking. Plus, videos of performances and jokes, all relating to sign language and deaf culture.
July is a time we hope many of you are relaxing, taking the time to slow down, vacation, or reflect. It is also a great time to reinvigorate those creative juices and plan for what’s ahead. You might enjoy practicing signing, dancing, or storytelling with your children or students. We are casting performers of all levels for ASL Expressions 2021. Just send us a short video of your talent to get started.
Looking for creative inspiration, or role models in creative fields for children or students? Do take the time to meet Jennifer and Tarique-two of our featured Texans.
Here's to sunny times.
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Meet two very creative Texans. One, an artist, and the other, a playwright. Click to learn more about both of these talented Texas gems whose specialized skills contribute to our communities. If you know someone who should be featured, please let us know. |
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ASL Expressions is a fun, high-energy, and dazzling show featuring a variety of performers who are all deaf or hard of hearing. This annual Deaf Awareness Week event celebrates deaf individuals, deaf culture, and the beauty of American Sign Language (ASL).
Show us your talent! We are looking to highlight new and upcoming talent, ages 3-22.
- Use of ASL in your performance is highly encouraged
- Interested volunteer performers may choose to perform live, or submit a recording
- Live performers will need to be in Austin, Texas Wednesday, September 22, 2021 for rehearsal at 3:00 p.m. CST and the evening performance
- All costs related to travel or performance will be the performer’s sole responsibility.
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Did You Know We Provide Professional Development? |
You can stop looking for professional development opportunities. We have it all for you right here! Our center has seasoned staff able to provide specialized training on various topics, including:
- Educating deaf children
- Communication strategies
- Parent to parent support
- IEP/ ARD process
- Assistive technology
- Lesson plan development
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