Just Play Wit It!
Go get grandma and them and take them to the River Grille and do lunch and enjoy great company! You know when the seniors get together it is always a blast cause they don’t seem to have a filter and that is what makes hanging out with them sooo fun! Not to mention all the Great wisdom they have to offer!
Save the date for grandma and them!
Also, call Connie Colby to RSVP for this event!
386.677.6843
Hey Everyone,
I must say that I am excite about this First Deaf Starbucks!! There are so many meetups as you all know that are held at a starbucks I guess it was a matter of time before Starbucks would take a step toward inclusiveness!
The first of its kind will be located in Washington D.C. (please note there is one located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) near the campus of Gallaudet University.
Now, for those of you who don’t know Gallaudet was the first school to advance the education of the deaf and hard of hearing in the world and to this day remains the only higher education institution in which all programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students.
The school was founded in 1864 and was named after Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet a notable figure in the advancement of deaf education.
The company will be hiring 20-25 deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing individuals who are proficient in American Sign Language. Deaf baristas will wear aprons that have been embroidered by a deaf supplier, while hearing workers who sign will wear a pin that reads “I sign.”
The store will take into account how deaf people communicate and interact with the environment as well as feature exclusive artwork and a custom mug designed by a deaf artist.
This is so AWESOME in so many ways! The store is set to open its doors in October of this year and will be located at 6th and H streets NE near Gallaudet University. Man, I wish I could be there for the Grand opening! I hope someone post opening day pics!
I am not a Starbucks fan but, I would be in there all the time!
This event is held every second Saturday of every month. It is held at different locations tho. so what you will need to do is log on to their Facebook page Jacksonville Deaf Coffee Chat. If you have any questions you can hit them up at: [email protected]
When I contact them I will let you know what I find out. When I went to the Facebook page I didn’t see any event details. Again, I will keep you posted.
oh, and don’t think you have to be a professional to attend. You and I both know we can talk ourselves out of things for whatever reason. Don’t do that go meet new people and ask questions.
Come join your classmates, or come with a friend or family member just simply come!
Michelle Fletter and Liz Latham-Bevis are the new hosts of Jacksonville Deaf Coffee Chat! Meet 2nd Friday monthly in different Starbuck locations in Jacksonville which will be announced in advance.
So check out the Facebook page : Jacksonville Deaf Coffee Chat
Come on out! I hope to see you there!
Hey Guys,
When you were young did you watch The Smurfs on Saturday mornings? I know I did I use to love the Smurfs!
Did you know that the Smurfs cartoon was the first cartoon to use Sign Language?! Yep! It aired on Saturday November 19th in 1983 on NBC.
This episode was about the Rite of Spring Festival! This was going to be a time of dancing, music and poetry! Now, Poet Smurf was to create a special poem for this event and recite it before sunset.
Now, while poet smurf is getting his poem together here comes that damn Gargmel and Azrael! Gargmel has invented a potion called “Sweet Silence” that he sprays on poet smurf that renders him mute! (mother$%^&r)
To Make a long story in text short Poet gets back to the village and Papa Smurf knows exactly what to do!
He sends a letter to his Friend Laconia who is a Wood Elf and was born mute. (according to the cartoon) She explains to them about sign language and shows them some signs! very Cool!
Poet smurf loved ASL so much and recognize and saw the beauty in the language that he decided to recite his poem using sign language and Smurf language!
Laconia didn’t get her voice back but guess what she was ok and happy with that. She loved herself and did not feel left out or handicap in any form or fashion!
Check out this episode!
Every Tuesday Our Lady of Lourdes in Daytona Beach invites you to come on out and dance, sweat and burn some calories with Lisa Thompson with some Aerobic Line Dancing!
Hey Everyone,
Let me first say I’m back! and sorry that I have not been posting and adding events. A lot has been going on not to mention I had some tech issues. Happy to say all issues are resolved.
Thanks to everyone that came to the site! I am looking forward to the site begin more visual and reflecting who I am as well as showcasing my love for ASL. I hope that all that come to visit the site will find it entertaining, informational, and educational. I hope that ASL FANs will be your place to find events taking place in our area and beyond.
Thanks again for your support.
Dutchess.
Save The Date!
FAD Deaf Awareness Day at Aquatica on July 14, 2018!
Bring your family, friends, swimsuit, and sunscreen!
Catch the early bird special before July 6 and get in for Only $35.00 Per person.
You can also catch another Great early bird special when it comes to dining! Yes! if you do the early bird and want to have the all day dining buffet you can for a total of $51.00 Per person. This is an Awesome deal!
You can logon right now and register for this event!
https://bit.ly/2k0A108
Come out and bring the kids and enjoy the Little Mermaid at the Goldman Theater Orlando Shakespeare Theater.
Curiosity killed the catfish… A precocious young mermaid dreams of visiting the Landside. Against the advice of her friends, she makes a deal with an evil sea witch for the chance to earn the love of a human prince. Danger is imminent, but how can she ignore what’s in her heart?
Please note* There are many shows but only one will be interpreted for those of us who don’t know ASL or not that experienced in ASL. That show will be held on Saturday Jun 23, 2018. There will be one show held at 2pm and another at 4:30pm. Log on to get tickets and more dates. Tickets don’t go on sale till May 3rd.
