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SORDOS FIESTA May 2nd 2009

Sordos Empowerment is celebrating our two year anniversary May 2nd at AAD!  We invite all members of the Deaf Community to join us in our Cinco De Mayo Fiesta. This has been an exciting 2 years for our company and we Thank the Deaf Community for all of your support!
 
FREE FOOD                 PRIZES                          GAMES                 RAFFLE           GUEST SPEAKERS      
 
What:  Sordos Cinco De Mayo Celebration
When: Saturday May 2, 2009
Time:  1pm-5pm
Where: 8818 Cullen Lane Austin TX
 

Winter Newsletter December 2008

 Job Placement Services:
Sordos has continued to provide quality employment services in the Austin area. Due to current economic hardships and high unemployment rates we have chosen to limit services to Austin and its surrounding areas. Unemployment issues are affecting people across the country. Sordos is dedicated to breaking down barriers that prevent the Deaf and Hard of Hearing from obtaining employment. We continue to build new relationships with Austin employers and are having much success in placing the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in competitive employment.
 
Please welcome Chris Espinoza as our new Vocational Services Liaison. Chris is now responsible for coordinating services and managing our vocational services department. Chris can be reached via email chris.espinoza.sordos@gmail.com or via VP: 512-803-7000.

Interpreting Services:
Due to high demand Sordos has expanded our interpreting services. We are currently seeking highly qualified; certified Interpreters to work part time in various educational, medical, legal and vocational settings. Interpreter interviews and paperwork will be completed every Friday from 10am-3pm. Please contact April Garcia april.garcia.sordos@gmail.com to schedule your appointment.

The Deaf Community has a right and responsibility to request qualified interpreters! If you have a complaint or concern regarding your rights for quality interpreting services please contact us. You deserve the right to be heard!
Sordos would like to thank the Deaf Community for your continued support and requests for our reputable interpreters. As interpreting services continues to grow we are able to fund various programs such as our Job Search Groups and Advocacy Services. Expect more services to come in the near future. Sordos Interpreting Services benefits our local Deaf Community of Austin! For Interpreting Requests please email sordosinc@gmail.com or call 512-383-5490.
 
Sign Language Classes:
Beginner level ASL classes are starting Tuesday January 8th. All courses are taught by experienced Deaf instructors. Classes will be held at our office every Tuesday evening from 6-8pm for a total of 6 weeks. Please contact Emily Smith  emily.smith.sordos@gmail.com for more information.
 
Have you ever wanted to know what your baby/toddler was wanting? Wanting to eliminate frustration? Sign Language has many benefits for young children, deaf or hearing. Imagine your child able to tell you when they're hungry, thirsty, sleepy, hot or cold before they are able to speak! Join our baby sign language classes! Baby sign language classes begin Thursday January 10th. Contact emily.smith.sordos@gmail.com for more information.
 
Support your local Deaf Community:
Sordos Empowerment is seeking furniture donations for a Deaf person who recently relocated from another country. He has absolutely no furniture and is living in a small apartment in Austin. If you have anything to donate please contact Sue Winkles sue.winkles.sordos@gmail.com. We also need volunteers to pick up and deliver furniture to the persons residence.
 
Sordos is creating a clothing closet for Deaf Consumers in our vocational program and homeless Deaf Consumers served at Shoreline Christian Centers East Campus. We are seeking donations for men's and women's business casual and business professional clothing. We are also in need of khaki pants and polo shirts for Consumers placed in jobs which require a uniform. Please contact April Winkles-Garcia april.garcia.sordos@gmail.com or feel free to drop items off at our office Monday through Friday 10am-2pm.
 
Sordos in now accepting donations for Christmas gifts for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in foster care. If you are able to assist please contact april.garcia.sordos@gmail.com . Lets help these children have a wonderful Christmas and know that their local Deaf Community cares!
 
Location:
Please note all services are now held at one location! Sordos is located at  5828 Balcones Dr. #205 Austin TX 78731.

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