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In collaboration with Texas School for the Deaf, we are hosting “Student Day” on March 1st for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and ASL students in the central Texas area, showcasing the many talents and services offered by Deaf artists from all over the country!  

UPDATE 02/17/12 - This event has been fully booked!

A full day of workshops and activities focusing on the arts and education for creative professionals will be taking place at Austin Community College, Riverside Campus.   

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Seats are limited - first come, first serve!

Presented by Dr. E. Lynn Jacobowitz and Dr. Adonia K. Smith

Being an ASL-English Bilingual brain does provide you with a big boost. Research studies have shown that utilizing multiple language boosts brain function. ASL-English Bilingual brain boosters include bilingual, bicultural, bilingualism & the brain, early self-expression and communication modalities. Historically, bilingualism has been a neglected subject and as a result, bilinguals have suffered in learning environments.

This presentation (through lecture, PowerPoint slides and discussion) explains how ASL-English bilingualism can provide a boost in teaching strategies, using handshapes and other parameters for both Deaf and Hearing ASL-English bilinguals. Participants will understand the impact of six ASL-English Bilingualism brain boosters on all ASL-English bilinguals and learn few techniques that can be integrated in Deaf education and ASL/Deaf Studies programs. Some video clips will be demonstrated for each booster. ASL-English bilingualism makes sense for Deaf brains, and bilingualism also makes sense for hearing brains. Everybody needs a healthy boost!

ASL Rose

A unique collaboration which publishes, produces and provides ASL-English bilingual and bicultural educational materials and teacher education workshops.

Matt’s workshop will include a meet and greet with the artist, as well as, some fun facts about cartooning. He will also teach workshop participants the basics to drawing cartoons. Everyone will have a chance to create a cartoon—no previous drawing experience required.

Matt Daigle

Matt Daigle is a professional cartoonist with over 11 years of experience. He is the creator of a single panel cartoon series called “In Deaf Culture...” and “Deaf Reel”, and as well as the popular webcomic “That Deaf Guy” which he collaborates with his hearing wife, Kay.

A free catered lunch, provided by ZVRS, will be served by Vi'UDA Bistro!  

Sorry, the lunch is FULL.  There are still seats available during the workshops.

ViUDA Bistro

Buda’s newest Bistro is located at the Downtown Historical District across City Hall (about 2 miles West from IH-35 Corridor)
Appetizers, Salad, Steak, Chicken, Pasta, Fish & Specials (aka The Corruption)

Presented by Sean Forbes. 

Sean Forbes

Sean Forbes is a musician on a mission. An accomplished and passionate drummer, rhythm pours out of him, when he breathes, walks, types at his keyboard or hits his drums. Music is in his blood, his cells; it’s just the way he is.

Presented by Raychelle Harris, Ph, D.

How do we preserve, protect and promote ASL?  To begin, we need to identify classical examples of marginalization and linguicism of minority languages and cultures such as ours.  Some historical and current examples of marginalization of ASL and the ASL community members will be shared.  Looking at other linguistic minorities and how they preserve, protect and promote their language and culture, we can borrow their techniques on how to preserve, protect and promote ASL for all.

Brenda will guide an art gallery tour and present a history of deaf art at the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) campus.

Transportation will be provided from ACC to TSD.

Brenda Schertz

Brenda Schertz was born Deaf to a Deaf family in Brooklyn, New York. She studied at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Art Institute of Boston.

Come for a barrel-ful of laughs at the comedy show given by Dr. E. Lynn Jacobowitz.
 
Refreshments and dessert will be provided by Vi'UDA.

NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! The event has been moved to the ACC EVC campus.

Adults only, please.  

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A fun day of celebration for the entire ASL community to enjoy, with great food, arts and crafts, and entertainment!

Children will be able to play, adults can mingle and browse vendors, and everyone will mingle and have a great time.  

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A rockin' performance will be provided by Sean Forbes at noon!

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