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The mission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center (DHHC) “The Mission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center of Corpus Christi is to provide a vital link of resources, services, and advocacy to persons of all ages experiencing hearing loss in a hearing world."

“The vision of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center is to be the agency of choice for persons of all ages experiencing hearing loss.”

“A world of silence does not mean a silent community.”

Business hours:

Monday thru Thursday

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

866.993.1154(toll free)

361.288.8774(VP)

866.699.2856 (VP)

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The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center

is located behind La Palmera Mall next to Dillard’s.

The Internal Revenue Service has determined

that The Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deaf, Inc.

is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit organization.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR

JANUARY 2012

2- New Year Holiday (DHHC Closed)

3-Adult Literacy (9:30am-11:30am)

3-Silver Silent Seniors (10am-2pm)

4-Silver Silent Seniors (10am-2pm)

5-Adult Literacy (9:30am-11:30am)

7-CSBC General meeting

7-DNO (Deaf Night Out)

9-ASL Class (6:30pm)

10-Adult Literacy (9:30am-11:30am)

10-Silver Silent Seniors (10am-2pm)

11-Silver Silent Seniors (10am-2pm)

12- Adult Literacy (9:30am-11:30am)

16-ASL Class (6:30pm)

17-Adult Literacy (9:30am-11:30am)

17-Silver Silent Seniors (10am-2pm)

18-Silver Silent Seniors (10am-2pm)

19-Adult Literacy (9:30am-11:30am)

19-BoT & Community Board (5pm)

21-CBC HLAA mtg (10:30am)

23-ASL Class (6:30pm)

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DHHC History

HISTORY OF DDHC/CCACD Given by Susan Tiller, Executive Director at the Board Meeting 1/19/05 In 1977 a group of people concerned about the lack of services for people who were deaf met at the Whataburger building to discuss the possibility of establishing services. Some funds were available from the state to pay for two services, interpreting and senior activities. Due to this meeting and a lot of hard work, in February of 1978 The Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deaf was created as a non-profit corporation. One interpreter was willing to answer the phones and go out on interpreting assignments and one of the seniors was willing to visit other seniors in the community. This service was delivered from a borrowed room at the Health Department on Horne Road. For several months the ladies worked but soon felt overwhelmed with the prospect of trying to do it all. The provider was not able to continue so we had meetings to discuss the situation and at one of those meetings (at the Floerkes home) I was asked to volunteer in the office. I already had vacation plans so asked if I could begin later in the summer. Harriet Tillman said she would hold it down until August 15, 1979. I started as a two morning a week volunteer in the Health Department office at that time. We upgraded to two rooms and I began my quest to learn sign language and organize an office. At the end of July 1979 the bank balance was $64.24 and we had provided seven interpreters during the month. The board decided it was time to become a non-profit for the purpose of requesting donations and grants. Bylaws, constitution, and an application were prepared and it was soon determined by the Internal Revenue Service that we were a 501(c) (3) private non-profit organization. In 1981 we needed meeting space and more staff so we moved to my husbands dental office building where we had two rooms and the use of the central area in the evenings for sign classes and meetings. We stayed there for two years while raising funds to build our own building. We finally had enough money for the building but not for the land so we decided to ask the City Park Department if we could build on city property in a park. We worked on a great proposal and ask to be put on their agenda. We filled the room and after the presentation we received an approval of the concept but needed to take it on to the City Council for approval of a lease. Now we worked with city staff to prepare us for this next step. Again, we filled the Council chambers and made our presentation. When I finished there was a hush over the room and my heart sank. Then Bob Gulley said This is the way things are supposed to happen. You come wanting to do something for our community with money in hand. Thats the American way. I wholeheartedly support your request. The rest of the Council followed with aye votes and the project began for real. At our ground breaking Mayor Luther Jones proclaimed it a wonderful day in the lives of the many deef people in our area. I loved that man. In 1984 we moved into our current building. In 1993 we completed an addition and remodeling of the property through a grant from the Community Development Block Grant Fund. We own the building and our free lease with the city states that if the city sells the parkland that the buyer would build us another comparable building. In 2003 we added a dba business name, The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center, to incorporate the hard of hearing community into our service area of twenty-three counties. From 1979 2005 we have grown from two programs to a full service organization, providing casework, employment training, job search, and classes including American Sign Language, Literacy for Deaf Adults, and Speech Reading. We produce two newsletters including a monthly one for our community of deaf and hard of hearing and a quarterly one for the general public and donors. We provide outreach in community area schools, have an assistive listening device resource center, and provide recreation for all ages including a summer recreation for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Our newest program for people who are hard of hearing focuses on listening devices and training for those of us either born with hearing loss or losing it due to age. Our original programs of senior activities and interpreter services have grown since my first month of work. Our agency is governed by two boards, the Board of Trustees and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center Board. The Trustees have the responsibility of running the business of the center and the DHHCB is the advisory board. We are funded by contracts with organizations for interpreter services and job related services; grants to cover interpreter training, tutoring in social skills, literacy, senior activities, hard of hearing services, and operating funds; tuition for classes; and the sale of listening devices and other items. We have an endowment, which is actually a separate 501(c) (3) corporation, The Silent Foundation that was established with left over building funds and a gift from the William F. Wallace Estate. A Bingo operation began last year and has already contributed to our operating funds. Donations and events cover the rest of our expenses.

PROJECTS

DHHC STAFF

Exectutive Director Financial Director

Mary E. Wambach Jacqueline Wright

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Director of Administrative Services Programs Director

Kathleen A. Hudson Mari Rivera

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Communications Coordinator Staff Interpreter

Sarah Burnside Julie Garcia

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Hearing Loss Resource Specalist Deafness Resource Specalist

Carolyn Colley Alma Bebee

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Client Service Specalist Community Relations Specialist

David Gaitan Jr. Danielle Ocker

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Resource Support Specialist Educational Resource Specalist

Sarah Carmony Jaime Lugo

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Newsletters

Board of Trustees

DHHC Community Board

Chair Patricia L. HarmanChair Elect Scott LandrethTreasurer Alan KrockoverSecretary Judy L. BrashearPast Chair Carla S. Hoffman Executive Director Mary E. Wambach TrusteesSunil K. Ahuja Hans Anderson R.T. (Spec) Bailey Andrea Barrera Sami CameronMelissa Jarbeaux CraigWilliam A. Floerke Monette Greggry Linda Lugo HillLucy G. HillLucy E. LasanoMyrnaloy ManningFrank N. McMillian, IIIVicki MitchellAngie RamosMary M. RichardsRyan. A. Sawyer, Au.D.Anne M. Stewart Honorary TrusteesPeggy Ahuja Scott HumpalGeorge Flood, M.D.Alice SutherlandLouella WallaceGary Whittington The Silent FoundationPeggy AhujaWilliam A. Floerke Patricia Harman Alan KrockoverScott LandrethFrank N. McMillan, IIIBetty TurnerGary Whittington
President -Linda Lugo Hill Vice President- Melissa Jarbeaux Craig Secretary- Kristina Flores Sandra CampbellJesse CantuMark DeLeonSean HillNancy Hohenstein Jaime LugoMyrnaloy ManningRobert McConnicoNoelia MendezTami MillerPhil NycumDamon OchoaRobert RamonAnthony RiojasMichelle RodriguezDempsey Thornton

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ASL CLASSES FOR ADULTS

Spring Classes start the 2nd week in January

Summer Classes start the 2nd week in May

Fall Classes start the 2nd week in September

Day of the week: Monday nights for 10 weeks

Time: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $65.00

Ages: 12 and up

Learn how to communicate with deaf or hard of hearing people.

SIGN CAMP FOR KIDS

When: Summer Classes start 2 Monday of July for one week

Time: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.

Cost: $60

Ages: 5-12

BABY SIGN CLASSES

When: Fall Classes

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $50 for parents

Ages: 0-4

CONTACT

COMMENT ON OUR SERVICES

For general information, please contact info_deaf.hh.org

361.993.1154 (v/tty)

361.288.8774 (video phone)

361.993.4271 (fax)

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Services Provided

Case Management A client meets with a case worker with one or more needs such as clarification of information, job loss, financial arrangements, Social Security requirements, application completion, etc. The worker conducts a needs assessment and then follow-up to document if services were received and the need filled or resolved. Telephone Interpreting & Relay ServiceCenter staff assists in telephone interpreting or relay calls by placing calls between deaf consumers and hearing consumers to; schedule appointments, make inquiries, talk with physicians, and make business arrangements or other needs where a telephone call is necessary. We have private Video Relay Service booths in our lobby during business hours for clients to make any phone calls independently. Training is provided as needed for Relay use Information and Referral Center staff provides information related to hearing loss, including services available, equipment, and educational programs. The inquirer will then be referred to the appropriate agency if further information is needed. Communication Services A variety of services enables consumers who are deaf, hard of hearing or hearing full access to communications in the most effective mode for the individual. The Center contracts with qualified Sign Language interpreters, Oral interpreters Note-takers and CART transcriptionists to provide communication access in medical, legal, economic, government, educational, or other situations requiring the use of interpreter. The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center also coordinates communication access for conferences, television appearances, and community meetings. Communication services are not paid for by the deaf or hard of hearing client but through contracts including Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Corpus Christi Army Depot, MHMR, Corpus Christi ISD, Del Mar College, Texas A&M University, Municipal, County and District Courts, hospitals, private businesses, etc. Substance Abuse Groups (If you need an interpreter, please let us know) Communication services are provided for any deaf or hard of hearing individual that may have a substance abuse problem and desires to attend a support group. Parent and Family Support Opportunities are provided for parents and families of people who are deaf or hard of hearing to support and learn from one another. The Center facilitates support group meetings, parent networks, and information sharing through workshops, mail-outs, and special events. Education The Center offers classes for the study of American Sign Language each semester; we also offer Baby sign Class. During the summer a Sign Language Camp for Kids is offered. Literacy Classes are offered year round for people who are deaf or hard of hearing adults wishing to improve their English reading and writing skills. The classes also include study of the world around us and employment related skills. The Center has a Library that houses 120 video tapes and numerous books. These materials can be checked out for study, practice or enjoyment by citizens of the Coastal Bend and include basic skills training, lip reading practice, sign language practice, AIDS education , and much more. All tapes are captioned, signed or both. Job Training and Placement The recreation Program This program is for all ages and throughout the year offers tournaments in volleyball, ping-pong, horseshoes, table games and other sports. Local teams compete annually in North of The Border Games for The Deaf .Silver Silent Seniors is a senior citizen program, designed to allow seniors a barrier free social organization with added activities such as lunch, blood pressure check, captioned movies, exercise, Bingo and field trips. This group meets weekly and is primarily funded by the DARS -Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Summer Voyage is a summer day camp provided for students who have hearing loss. The students participate in crafts, games and sports at the center, then go out into the community for skating, swimming, bowling, movies and educational trips throughout our community with full access to the information and discussion. Assistive Listening Devices Telephones, loops, alarm clocks, pocket talkers can be difficult to find DHHC has demonstration equipment for clients to try and provides devices through loan programs, state supported STAP and direct sale. Assistive listening devices provide an array of amplification for people with a hearing loss. For more information click Assistive Listening Devices. Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (S.T.A.P.)- You may qualify to receive a free amplified telephone through the state of Texas from our S.T.A.P. program. The S.T.A.P. program provides financial assistance for the purchase of specialized assistive equipment or services for individuals whose disability interferes with their ability to access the telephone network. Here at The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center, we can help you complete this application and select the equipment that would best fit your needs.

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