How quickly we’re already in the month of December! There is a feel of nervous excitement in the air as we look forward to the holidays, and already ahead to 2021.

Summer Camps and Programs has extended learning for students with monthly webinars to also help students stay connected with one another. This month, students 14-19 years old, will “Gear Up For Success” in Deaf Self Advocacy Training.

Realizing the isolation that many experience can be heavy, we have a new video resource that shares important information about suicide assessments.

And for families, the SOC announces 2021 Family Week Retreat (FWR)! We’ll still come together virtually allowing families to login on their schedules and with new opportunities for families to connect locally. FWR is slated for Summer 2021, but families can always contact us to get support anytime.

The SOC wishes you all a bright and hope filled December as we look forward to a brand new year.
The Gear Up for Success webinar series continues with Deaf Self Advocacy Training for young adults, 14-19 years old, who are deaf or hard of hearing. In three sessions, students will learn about resources and tools to effectively advocate for their own communication access. This series is offered in sign language. Additional communication accommodations are provided upon request.

Come Summer 2021, Family Weekend Retreat will be Family Week Retreat! A unique week-long event with live-streamed presentations every evening, topped off with a fun family event planned in different hometowns across Texas. Mark your calendar and watch for announcements coming soon about FWR registration.


Suicide Clinical Assessment with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
 In this two-part webinar series, SOC mental health coordinator, Trish Grooms, covers the various factors that lead to suicide ideation, threats, and/or suicidal attempts. The goal of a clinical assessment is explained with emphasis on student safety. You’ll know how to recognize potential issues or barriers that can occur during a clinical assessment, and learn various methods for acquiring information from the deaf student, and determining level of intervention. Student follow up is important as well as goals in the aftercare treatment plan.
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