ERCOD celebrated Deaf Awareness Week beginning September 23, 2019 with
a showcase of ASL talent. Deaf Pioneers Day followed two days later, featuring presentations from deaf or hard of hearing young adults who have found success is a career using their computer skills. We are also pleased to announce that the Texas Deaf/Hard of Hearing Mentor Program, a free program for families with a child who is deaf or hard of hearing age birth through 5 years, has started its pilot phase. Another of our programs—ASL Storytelling—started the year off with over 50 classes signing up, and ERCOD’s website Crossroads has a new look and is now live and ready for exploring. Looking toward the future, Discovery Retreat’s November event will focus on self-driving cars, and Spectrum Summer Camps and Programs is expanding its offerings for Summer 2020.
To learn more about these or any of the other events and programs or to explore the resources available on our website, visit TexasDeafEd.org.
Thank y'all,
Bobbie Beth
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PICTURED:
Panelists (left to right) Jo Bempong, Mark Davis, Tim Kettering, Julian Moiwai, and Carrie Nesler listen as Alex Abenchun, Master of Ceremonies, opens the program.
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Computer Industry Professionals Describe Their Career and Journey
As part of Deaf Awareness Week, ERCOD held a one-day career exploration event to expose students to deaf and hard of hearing adult role models working in the field of computers. The event included presentations by panel members, videos, visual demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
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ASL Expressions Showcases Deaf Talent
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Partnering with the Austin Public Library, ERCOD celebrated Deaf Awareness Week on September 23, 2019, with a showcase of ASL talent. The event featured student and adult storytellers, poets, performing artists, and more.
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PICTURED
: Kicking off the program, Master of Ceremonies performs to the song "All We Got" by Chance the Rapper.
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New Texas Deaf/Hard of Hearing Mentor Program
The Educational Resource Center on Deafness is excited to announce the pilot phase of New Texas Deaf/Hard of Hearing Mentor Program. This free program is for families in Texas with a child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing ages birth through 5 years old.
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ASL Storytelling Program
Off to a Great Start
The ASL Storytelling Program started the year with over 50 classes signing up for this interactive storytelling experience where storytellers connect with classes through video-conferencing equipment, helping to make reading come alive for students across the state of Texas.
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Crossroads Gets a New Look
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The Educational Resource Center on Deafness is pleased to announce the launch of our new website. The site is ready for you to explore and find easier access to the resources, support, information, and services available for Texas students, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
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Self-Driving Cars Featured at Next Discovery Retreat
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The weekend of November 15-17, 2019, Discovery Retreat will focus on a hot topic: Self-Driving Cars! During the weekend, campers will be introduced to “AutoAuto” Cars—a hands-on project that teaches coding through the real-world application of self-driving model cars.
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Spectrum Offers New Camps for Summer 2020
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Spectrum: Summer Camps & Programs is excited to announce several one week-long specialty camps during Summer 2020, serving from age three to 18 years old! We also will offer pre-transitional programs for ages 14 and older.
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