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LOCATION CHANGE***September 17, 2011 Medical Workshop

AngelaF — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:18:47 +0000

Flyer
CHANGE IN LOCATION!!!
We had a scheduling glitch with the hotel so we will now be down the street at the Hurst Convention Center. The address is
Hurst Conference Center
1601 Campus Drive
Hurst, Texas 76054
Meeting room 5

For directions go to http://www.hurstcc.com/directions_parking.html

If you have any problems on saturday you may call Angela at 817-343-9420 or Debbie at 817-201-0648

We are happy to announce we will be hosting a Medical Workshop on September 17, 2011 in Hurst, TX. The presenters will be Rachel St. John, MD, NCC, NIC-A and Jay Moradi-Penuel, CI/CT, OTC, NIC-Advanced, SC:L.
The workshop topics will be
Ethics and Legal Considerations in the Medical Setting (Jay)
Medical Terminology (Rachel)
Teaming in the Medical Setting (Rachel and Jay)
Registration is $65.00 and $55.00 for current ITP students. Registration at the door is $75.00.
Please see attached flyer for more informaiton.

Interpreter Skills Development Training July 31-Aug 5

AngelaF — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:36:58 +0000

FY2011TIES This 7th Annual one-week training, July 31– August 5, 2011, will be held at Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID), Big Spring, Texas. The focus will be intensive sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpreting and will provide an environment in which participants can stretch their interpreting horizons and develop strategies and skills they can implement in their work. Some homework will be required. A highly qualified staff will conduct the training and including expert trainers Mindy Gould of Austin, Chris Grooms of Houston, Charles Trevino of Houston, Laura Metcalf of San Antonio, K. Buddy Bauer of Sanderson, and several others. Randi Turner is the training coordinator.

Wilderness Adventure Summer Camp for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Youth

AngelaF — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:27:50 +0000

WAC2011FlyerSummer camp empowers deaf and hard-of-hearing children ages 8-16 with opportunities to build self-identity, confidence and social skills through outdoor education, backpacking, arts, drama, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, swimming, climbing, challenge course, and leadership development activities. Older teens serve as Counselors in Training and as role models for younger participants. ACDHH continually partners with sponsors to support these sessions.

Aspen Camp is offering the Wilderness Adventure Camp to Deaf and hard-of-hearing youth ages 8-16. Participants will enjoy outdoor education and interaction with peer and positive role-models in a safe environment. The fee is $400 + $50 non-refundable deposit for the 6-day camp. The camp does not take cash for payment, and fees must be paid in full prior to participation.

TSID – June 22-26, 2011

AngelaF — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:56:50 +0000

Building a Better Interpreter “Built to Last” – 2011 TSID Conference, Corpus Christi Texas
If you plan on attending this years conference please call the office and let Joanie know. She is keeping a list of everyone coming for the annual Hired Hands TSID Dinner.
We will also have an exhibit booth this year. Please stop by and say hi!

“Interpreter Immersion” – May 2011

AngelaF — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:31:03 +0000

“Interpreter Immersion”

DATE: May 17-19, 2011
TIME: TBA
CITY: Tyler, Texas

Tyler Junior College ITP is hosting our second “Interpreter Immersion” May 17-29, 2011 followed by BEI exams at TJC. This is focused on students and community interpreters who are planning to take interpreter certification tests or just want to improve their skills. Space will be limited.

More Info will be sent in the Spring.

CEU’s Pending

CONTACT PERSON NAME: Rhonda McKinzie
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: rmck@tjc.edu
CONTACT TELEPHONE #: 903-510-2774

Deaf Tour Guide at Cowboy Stadium

AngelaF — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:51:43 +0000

Deaf Tour Guide available to give you the best possible Cowboys Stadium Tour experience! For information check out http://stadium.dallascowboys.com/tours/tourInfo.cfm
Be sure to request for this special service when purchasing tickets.

For more information contact Sid Johnson at bighookem@tx.rr.com

TSID San Antonio

AngelaF — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:49:23 +0000

LaTonne's Award

TSID San Antonio 2010 was very enjoyable with so much to learn! Thanks to all those who attended and represented Hired Hands. CONGRATULATIONS to LaTonne for receiving the TSID Presidents Award!

Visit to Business Convention & Expo of the Deaf

AngelaF — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:44:52 +0000

Pic from BCED

We just got back from the Business Convention and Expo of the Deaf. What a great opportunity to meet so many Deaf Business owners from all over the world.