Deaf Service Bureau of West Central Florida

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67135970545223572372012-02-24T06:51:04.992-08:00Deaf Service Bureau of West Central FloridaWe provide services and useful info for disabled individuals.Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.comBlogger171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-1527341362681742952012-02-24T06:43:00.004-08:002012-02-24T06:51:05.006-08:00Disneyland Resort Orlando to feature successful members of Deaf Community in March 2012

On the weekend of March 17 and 18, 2012 Downtown Disney District in Orlando, Fla. will host a celebration of creativity in the deaf community – SIGNin’ in the Street. The event will spotlight top performers, interactive workshops, film screenings and appearances by the stars of ABC Family’s hit series, “Switched at Birth”: Katie Leclerc, Vanessa Marano, Constance Marie, Lea Thompson, D.W.

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-8091564334680376912012-02-23T08:57:00.008-08:002012-02-23T09:16:49.833-08:00DSB Success Stories: 3 clients find permanent full-time employment through On-The-Job-Training

The 5 Paws Hotel & Salon in Kissimmee, Fla. might be known as a state-of-the-art pet facility, but it is the loving, caring staff that make the dog grooming studio a great place for both people and pets. That staff includes Astrid Goubault, Damaris Santiago and Hector Cabrera, all of whom have disabilities, and with help from Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), they are sharing their love of animals

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-13166569056565962242012-02-20T11:52:00.004-08:002012-02-20T12:42:36.233-08:00Have you been trapped in unemployment in the last few years? Watch this segement on 60-Minutes (video)

Read the full story here on the CBS News site!

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-85092755077175534272012-02-20T11:23:00.001-08:002012-02-20T11:26:12.521-08:00ASL Tax Tip: Medical and Dental Expenses (Captions & Audio)

Visit the official website of the IRS at IRS.gov for more info!

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-31439827937248283012012-02-20T09:40:00.002-08:002012-02-20T09:57:33.636-08:00Linda's success story with Ticket-to-Work (video)

Click here for more information about the Ticket-to-Work program!

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-9121827864872408362012-02-17T09:51:00.002-08:002012-02-17T09:54:15.915-08:00DSB Tip of Week #1: What your new employer expects from you (video with ASL)

DSB Employment Specialist Franklin Smith shares valuable tips on how to succeed at your new job.

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-55426748910307503832012-02-17T05:31:00.002-08:002012-02-17T05:33:32.636-08:00Enjoy this week's captioned movies February 17, 2012

This Week's Spotlight On: The Secret World of Arrietty Residing quietly beneath the floorboards are little people who live undetected in a secret world to be discovered, where the smallest may stand tallest of all. From the legendary Studio Ghibli ("Spirited Away," "Ponyo") comes "The Secret World of Arrietty," an animated adventure based on Mary Norton's acclaimed children's book

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-26838337134531511562012-02-10T07:04:00.000-08:002012-02-10T07:23:14.605-08:00Online captioning 101: 4 vital tools to produce captioned online videos

Closed captioning provides equal access to any videos for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Unfortunately, most websites fail to provide captions (also known 'subtitles') for any posted videos. In light of the recent lawsuit against CNN by the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD) it would serve all webmasters well to implement a fast and effective method to deliver captioned

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-81005353171121247132012-02-06T07:48:00.000-08:002012-02-06T07:55:32.937-08:00SuperBowl ad features new text-to-speech technology for blind cell phone users

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-17228653158825070622012-02-02T09:34:00.000-08:002012-02-02T09:41:23.058-08:00Ticket-to-Work helped Sandy find success, happiness (video)

We can help you be successful with your Ticket-To-Work. Contact the DSB employment services at 1-800-616-4293!

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-61733118332468628432012-01-30T06:57:00.000-08:002012-01-30T07:03:21.485-08:00TSA launches Care line for travelers with disabilities, medical conditions

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the launch of TSA Cares today, a new helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions, prior to getting to the airport. Travelers may call TSA Cares toll free at 1-855-787 2227 prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. “

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-15824531929625731602012-01-24T10:57:00.000-08:002012-01-24T12:07:08.309-08:005 success tips for job seekers

Even if you are working with one of DSB's employment specialists you still have to pull your weight in order to be successful in your job search. You should also follow their advice since they have your best interest at heart.Here are 6 simple tips to help you stand out in the crowd and make a great impression with potential employers:Do your homework on the company and position you are applying

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-22070810665285671222012-01-20T06:33:00.000-08:002012-01-20T06:59:54.771-08:00Enjoy this week's captioned movies January 20, 2012

Here is the latest information about upcoming movies and the different entertainment options available to you, courtesy of Captionfish, the Internet's leading captioned movies' search engine where you can find Open-Captioned, Rear Window® Captioned, USL, CaptiView, Foreign/Subtitled and Described Audio showtimes. You can also view captioned trailers, theater locations, map/

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-58747510411596946732012-01-19T12:31:00.000-08:002012-01-19T12:55:15.384-08:00DCF needs input from deaf, hard-of-hearing community

The Department of Children and Families wants to improve communication methods when providing services to persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. For this purporse members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in the Tampa Bay area are invited to share personal insights at an informal meeting on Feb. 1 at the Tampa office of the Deaf Service Bureau (see address below!) Main goals:1. Identify

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-32978387954705488232012-01-18T08:12:00.000-08:002012-01-18T08:16:07.982-08:00Deaf Service Bureau launches ASL course in Tampa on Feb.8

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-77910801725491068282012-01-17T13:16:00.000-08:002012-01-17T13:24:21.723-08:00Tampa Bay Stroke Support and Prevention Group hosts monthly meeting

Stroke Support and Prevention Group TAMPA BAY STROKE SUPPORTAND PREVENTION GROUP Presented by Tampa General Rehabilitation Services(1st Wednesday of the month)Wednesday, February 1, 2012 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. TGH Community Health Education Center – Hyde Park Village, 2nd Floor740 South Village Circle, Tampa, FL 33606 TOPIC: “Integrative/Complementary Approach to Stress Managementand Self-Care

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6713597054522357237.post-8236072225944754972012-01-17T11:21:00.000-08:002012-01-17T11:25:30.321-08:00Deaf Service Bureau earns Google Grant award

The Deaf Service Bureau is a recipient of a Google Grant award. The Google Grants program supports organizations sharing Google's philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy, and the arts. Designed for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, Google Grants is a unique in-kind

Deaf Service Bureauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744633575644839475noreply@blogger.com0