DEAF TENNESSEAN EXPO - We are ready to go!! Anyone who want to know about DTE: booth, hotel, attend, business, sponsors, etc.. Go to http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/deaf_tennessean_expo.htm for more details. If you have any question about DTE please send an email to MCTAD@comcast.net for more info.. When: September 18, 2010. Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Where: Southwest Tennessee Community College. -- Read more next below:

 

!!PLEASE PAY ATTENTION!! Please copy and paste to your Wall VERY IMPORTANT!! -- When if you go to Memphis Deaf Tennessean Expo reservation hotel so PLEASE tell manger "DEAF TENNESSEAN EXPO" then he will discount for you at Comfort Inn hotel. Please share this to your Wall. Thanks and I appreciate it. DEAF TENNESSEAN EX...PO September 18, 2010 in Memphis at Southwest Tennessee Community College. Hotel info is here go to http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/deaf_tennesse and if anyone want to go tourist go to http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/memphis_tourist.htm

 ADA - If anyone who having a problem with your company, Dr, Interpreter, etc. to contact ADA for FREE! Only in TENNESSEE. Please go to http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/ada.htm

 

JULY DEAF EVENTS

 MCTAD EVERY 2 WEEKS (Memphis Chapter Tennessee Association of the Deaf) - MCTAD meeting on July 24, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Community Life Center, 1106 Colonial Rd., Memphis TN 38117. Please come to meeting with us and we'll talking about Deaf Tennessean Expo planning and enjoy chat after meeting. Please tell your friends to come. (That's where next White Station Church of Christ)

SILENT DINNER - Next month in August

DEAF CONNECT BOARD MEETING - Next month in August

DEAF CONNECT LUNCH SOCIAL - July 23, 2010 at 12 noon to 1:30 pm.  We just want to have lunch at the big tables. Join us while we eat lunch and, if you wish, bring some lunch with you and eat with us.  We can talk about anything we have time to discuss.  We want talk 5 minutes about advocating for rights.  The rest of time is ours.

MEMPHIS DPHH - At Fox and Hound, 5101 Sanderlin Ave. Suite 100, Memphis TN 38117, July 16, Friday at 5pm to catch discount beer for the Happy Hour!  (That's where next Kroger is on Mendenhall and Sanderlin)

 

STARBUCK: DEAF COFFEE CHAT - As same place on Poplar Ave. at 6161 Poplar Ave. is on July 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm.

SHERI TERRELL NEWSLETTER - http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/sheri_terrell_newsletter.htm

NAMI MEMPHIS - Go to http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/nami_tn.htm

DEAF BOWLING BARTLETT - Every Sundays but sometime canceled or holiday so please ask Teresa know before you go. Ask Teresa for more info email to zestylady82@aol.com. Come and watch them!!

DEAF BOWLING MISSISSIPPI - Every Mondays but sometime canceled or holiday so please ask Martha know before you go. Ask Martha for more info email to jrrybryant@aol.com. Come and watch them!!

DEAF ADULT SOCIAL - July 15: Deaf Adult Social in Craft room at 10am and bring your potluck for lunch

 

ONE SUMMER NIGHT - July  17: Are you ready to go back in time? Join us for "One Summer night" in the CAC. Be sure to wear 1950's attire and participate in the games and contests. The fun begins at 6PM and includes dinner. the cost is $5 per adult and $2 for children under the age of 12.

MCBDA - Hold

MTRID INTERPRETERS - Hold

DEAF SOCIAL DINNER - Hold

 

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AUGUST DEAF EVENTS

 

TAD BOARD MEETING - August 7th Saturday at 9am to ? - All 6 Chapters will come to Memphis for the TAD Board meeting at Community Life Center, 1106 Colonial Rd., Memphis, TN 38117. Everyone please come and listen to speakers. I will speaker about Deaf Tennessean Expo.

MCTAD (Memphis Chapter Tennessee Association of the Deaf) - All MCTAD members and non-members going out to eat at Perkins on Park Ave (White Station Rd.) to chat and fun!!  August 14th at 5pm.

SILENT DINNER - McAlister on Goodman Rd same place as usually. August 13, Friday at 6pm.

DEAF CONNECT MEETING - DeafConnect Board meeting as always on Thursday at 6:00 pm on the 2nd week of the month on August 12. Everyone welcome and listen to them what's going happens.

 

MEMPHIS DPHH - Generations Bar & Grill, 8545 Hwy 51, Southaven, MS 38654 at 5pm to catch discount beer for the Happy Hour until 7pm at August 20, 2010

 

STARBUCK: DEAF COFFEE CHAT - As same place on Poplar Ave. at 6161 Poplar Ave. is on August 27, 2010 at 6:00 pm.

SHERI TERRELL NEWSLETTER - http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/sheri_terrell_newsletter.htm

DEAF BOWLING BARTLETT - Every Sundays but sometime canceled or holiday so please ask Teresa know before you go. Ask Teresa for more info email to zestylady82@aol.com. Come and watch them!!

DEAF BOWLING MISSISSIPPI - Every Mondays but sometime canceled or holiday so please ask Martha know before you go. Ask Martha for more info email to jrrybryant@aol.com. Come and watch them!!

MCBDA - Hold

MTRID INTERPRETERS - Hold

DEAF SOCIAL DINNER - Hold

 

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HOMECOMING AT TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (TSD) - I have a message from TSD. Regarding the year of 2010. For your info about the big event for our TSD Homecoming in October 30, 2010.

NEED A KIDNEY - I have a friend who are serious need a new kidney, read more go to http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/breaking_news.htm 

 

NEW INTERPRETER IN THE MID-SOUTH! - New an Interpreter business named: Stoddard Consulting Interpreter Service. Nena work an Interpreter over 20 yrs experience. Anyone who needed an Interpreter for Dr, College, office, etc. Only in the Mid-South of Memphis (Northern Mississippi and Eastern Arkansas of the areas). Make sure you call Dr or whoever to set up an appointment FIRST then contact to Nena. Email to Nena at mpdwife@bellsouth.net

 

MALCO THEATRE WITH CC - If D/HH not go to movies, then Malco will take away caption machine.  So we need advertise that Malco-Forest Hill theater have captions. Where at:  Malco Cinema - Forest Hill, 3180 Village Shops Drive, Germantown, TN 38138.  cinema.forestHill@malco.com  phone (901) 756-8299 -- I have a lady email say:     "My name is Weston Pierce and I am one of the managers here. I am taking the time to respond to your email because in the past I have dealt with these matters. I am happy to hear from you as the business of 1500 more people is exciting. We are, at Forest Hill, the only theater to offer the "REAR WINDOW" closed captioning system. It has proven very successful and the hearing impaired patrons that have used it have expressed great ease in doing so. This week the romantic comedy The Bounty Hunter will be showing in Theater 8 (the only theater currently with the system). The movie that shows in Theater 8 changes on a week by week basis, so if you shoot an email every Wednesday addressed to me I will be happy to tell you what movie is playing in Theater 8 that coming Friday. Thanks and we hope to see you soon."

LEORA JACKSON - No news at the time: http://www.memphisdeafcommunity.org/leora_jackson.htm .

SIGN ART MINISTRY - An exciting event is coming to Knoxville on Friday night, June 25, and I'd like to invite you to be a part of it. I've established an organization called Sign Art Ministry which has been a long time dream of mine. Everything you need to know about the ministry, the event, and how you can become involved is explained in the website. Please forward this information to whomever you wish, and if you care to, become a SAM Facebook fan. They might will come to MEMPHIS!!

Announcements from Midsouth Community Center Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 

Get a College Certificate!:  Do you have a college-age D/HH family member who was born with an intellectual disability like Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Down’s Syndrome, Fetal Rubella, or PKU?  Would this person like to attend Vanderbilt University starting this fall?  If so, email connie@mccsdhh.org to find out more about Vanderbilt’s Next Step program for those with intellectual disabilities.  The deadline for inquiries is February 10, 2010.   Caption Movies in Mid-south!:  Forest Hill Cinema has caption movies!    This is ONLY caption movie theater between Little Rock and Nashville.  They know how to speak with relay operators so call at (901) 756-8299 to learn which movie has captions.  Or you can email at: cinema.forestHill@malco.com  Movies change every other Thursday.  Forest Hill Movie theater address:  3180 Village Shops Drive, Germantown, TN 38138  (near Poplar and Johnson Road – 3 miles from Collierville).  So far, Forest Hill Cinema been very friendly and try very hard to make sure caption equipment works, employees communicate with D/HH, and D/HH have access to same movie information as hearing.  But if you have any problems going to movies at Forest Hill Cinema, please report problems to connie@mccsdhh.org.

DEAF AR NEWSLETTER - Hold... (Waiting for them send to MDC from their link)

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DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP - Here is a college scholarship for the deaf and hard of hearing from the Optimist Club for up to $2500. URL: http://www.optimist.org/e/visitor/scholarships.cfm . Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Topic: "Cyber Communication: Progress or Problem?" -- The Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is for young people up to and including grade 12 in the United States and Canada, to CEGEP in Quebec and grade 13 in the Caribbean, who are identified by a qualified audiologist as deaf or hard of hearing. Students interested in participating in the contest must submit an audiogram completed within 24 months of the date of the contest by a qualified audiologist. Students must have a hearing loss of 40 decibels or more to be eligible to compete. Students may use sign language, oral presentation or a combination of both. Contests run at various times in each state/province but conclude by late May. Club prize: Medallion - District prize: Plaque and $2,500 college scholarship for first-place winner. -- For an application and complete contest rules, please click here or http://www.optimist.org:80/e/visitor/scholarships.cfm  -- If you meet the criteria listed above for the 2009-2010 school year, locate the area in which you live on the District map or http://www.optimist.org/Documents/District_Map.pdf . You will need to contact the Chairperson who corresponds with your District. For their contact information, e-mail the Programs Department at programs@optimist.org . The District Chair will put you in touch with a Club in your area that is sponsoring the contest and answer questions such as proper format and deadlines.

NEED A LAWYER? - A great with a lawyer name George Troutman. An interpreter told us, she called him "Fishman". He have been with deaf for many years. He is truth understanding with Deaf problems. If you need a lawyer for: Personal Injury Accidents, Auto Accidents, Medical Malpractice, 10 Wheeler Accidents, Wrongful Compensation Cases, Criminal Cases, Wills, Probate Cases, Bankruptcy, Wage Earner - Chapter 13 Cases, Juvenile Court.  But he not work all those. They have several lawyers there with several cases. Where at: Miller Law Firm, 3569 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN  38122. Phone to call VRS: 901-327-3434. Website: www.memphismillerlaw.com