MISSION

Mesquite Regional Day School Program for the Deaf ensures access to a language-rich, multicultural education utilizing American Sign Language and English, to provide individualized instruction for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, while supporting students, families, professionals, and surrounding communities.

VISION

Mesquite Regional Day School Program for the Deaf

Grows students:

Relationships

Opportunities

Worth

Success

BELIEFS

• Grow students by creating a learning environment that supports the students’ social-emotional and cognitive well-being.
• Grow relationships by partnering with students, families, professionals, and surrounding communities.
• Grow opportunities by utilizing research-based practices for language exposure and development in American Sign Language and English.
• Grow worth by empowering and supporting students’ positive self-identities and providing the tools needed to navigate life as a Deaf individual.
• Grow success by ensuring graduates are provided the knowledge and practical skills to accomplish their personal and professional goals.

You are invited to experience interactive play activities with music, crafts, and movement during Babies' Day Out 2022 at ESC Region 11. This event is designed to support families of children who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deafblind, and visually impaired, ages birth to three. Participants will have the opportunity to network with other families, sensory impairment specialists, representatives from Early Childhood Intervention of North Central Texas, and local agency representatives.

This event is a collaboration between the North Texas Vision Coalition and Tarrant County Auditory Services Collaborative.

Please note:

• Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m.
• Representatives from local agencies will be available to visit with families beginning at 9:00 a.m.
• Activities begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until Noon.
• Lunch will be provided.
• Registration is required.
• COVID-19 safety protocols will be implemented and followed.

Registration Link for Families: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdweg46zPUi90--Tihc9j2YR_2BUZPZv8PZM1vtIY6_jG2t4g/viewform

All Systems Go!

2022 Texas Transition Fair for High School Students who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing

• February 1 - 28, 2022
• 100% online and asynchronous
• Target audience: high school D/HH students, parents, professionals working with D/HH students
• No group registrations. Registration is required for every participant.

For additional information, please click link on the link below

Statewide Outreach Center: Summer Programs 2022

The Statewide Outreach Center (SOC) at Texas School for the Deaf offers camps and programs for students of all ages who are deaf/hard-of-hearing. The SOC Summer Camps and Programs include learning and development opportunities for students, families, and professionals.

The SOC Summer Camps & Programs 2022 Brochure (English) includes additional information and the specifics for each camp or program

For Children and Youth (Summer 2022):

• Tiny Tots Camp
• LEGO STEM Camp
• Arts & Crafts Camp
• Swim Camp
• Cooking Camp
• Sports Camp
• Exploratory Camp
• Introduction to Robotics Camp
• Color My Future! Camp
• I Can! Learn: ACT Boot Camp
• I Can! Learn: Space University @ NASA
• I Can! Work: Texas Deaf Conservation Corps
• I Can!: Build My Lifestyle
• I Can! Drive: TEEN

For Adults, Families, and Professionals (Summer 2022):

• I Can! Drive: Adult
• ACCESS 18+
• Family Weekend Retreat
• Communication Skills Workshops
• Statewide Conference on the Education of the Deaf
• Mental Health Interpreter Training

Questions? Need more information? Visit: https://www.texasdeafed.org/scp

Phone: 512-462-5329
Fax: 512-462-5661
Spanish: 512-743-7972
Email: SOC@tsd.state.tx.us
Website: TexasDeafEd.org/SCP

Registration closes on April 4, 2022.

Space Center Houston is excited to offer Space Center University: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Mission (ages 15-18), a five-day program, June 13-17, 2022!

At Space Center U, participants experience the following:

• Hands-on, engineering-based activities and data collection technology integration for real-world analysis
• Behind-the-scenes access to NASA
• Interactive, project-based learning that includes sustainable habitat construction, robot retrieval mission and programming, multi-stage rocket design and launch, underwater “astronaut training,” collaborative teaming, and global awareness development
• Guest speakers who focus on what it takes to work at NASA and the projects that prepare humans for space exploration
• Astronaut presentations
• A graduation ceremony and certificates

The June 13-17, 2022, program is designed with the needs of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community in mind, including but not limited to ASL interpretation.

Additional Information: https://spacecenter.org/space-center-u/space-center-u-ages-15-18/

Registration Link: https://events.circuitree.com/spacecenterhouston/Registration/RegistrationType/?returnUrl=%252fspacecenterhouston%252fRegistration%252fEventSelection%252f%257b0%257d%252f%253ffilter%253dEventTypes%257c45%257c29&filter=EventTypes%7C45%7C29

Please click on the link below to view educational and instructional resources and videos.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i53A6_AN8azJxrEqS8dRzo8WZGMa9y2L

Updates from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Office of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services (DHHS) regarding the Certificate of Deafness for Tuition Waiver:

1. The processing time for CODTW applications is now 30 days (previously 14 business days). Students are encouraged to submit applications sooner rather than later.
2. DHHS has a NEW email address for tuition waivers: dhhs.tuitionwaivers@hhs.texas.gov. This email address can be used to submit a waiver application, ask questions about the program, check on the status of a submitted waiver, and request copies. (There was a typo in the November Engage newsletter. THIS is the correct email address.)
3. For more information, please refer to the Texas HHSC Tuition Waiver website.

Texas Health and Human Services | Making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Text DEAF to 741741

The person on the other end of the line will know sign language.

Text HOME to 741741

This hotline is for persons not requiring sign language communication.

jspoerl-golden@mesquiteisd.org

972-882-7536