05.03.2024

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How The Fort supports its deaf community

8 local resources and classes for deaf and hard of hearing Fort Worthians

The Deaf Action Center, based in Dallas, is one entity providing support to Fort Worth and the broader DFW region. | Photo courtesy of Deaf Action Center

Thanks to a suggestion from a reader, we’ve rounded up eight local resources for deaf and hard of hearing Fort Worthians. Keep reading for American Sign Language (ASL) classes, interpretation services, and tools for parents and teachers.

Sign Language Interpretation course
Tarrant County College offers one of only four associate degree programs in America that’s accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education. This can prepare you for a career as an interpreter, or just make things easier at home.

Hired Hands, Inc.
Request an interpreter, or check out the robust resource page for deaf adults or family members of deaf + hard of hearing residents.

Discover Sign Language course
TCU offers a six-week, instructor-moderated Ed2Go class for $115. It has four summer start dates — including Wednesday, May 15 if you’re ready to enroll now.

Texas Hands & Voices
This parent-led nonprofit provides unbiased support and advocacy to families with deaf + hard of hearing children. It also offers a Guide by Your Side program, designed specifically for parents who have just learned of their child’s hearing loss.

FTW-gather-mural — “Come To Gather” spells out “gather” in American Sign Language in this mural at 1116 Pennsylvania Ave. | Photo by @texasmindbodyandspirit

Texas Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Visit this division of Texas Health and Human Services to find driver visor cards, locate communication services for one-time events, and sign up for Camp Sign, a week-long summer program for children who are deaf or hard of hearing between the ages of 8 and 17. Don’t miss the list of fiscal year 2024 state-approved deaf and hard of hearing contractors.

Deaf Action Center
The Dallas-based nonprofit offers both services and classes for the entirety of DFW.

Texas Association of Parents and Educators for the Deaf
The state organization provides scholarships to both students and teachers. The local office is located at 3001 Elsinor Dr.

National Association of the Deaf
The organization provides various resources for learning American Sign Language, including an overview for parents.

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Events

Friday, May 3

Tour & Tastings | Friday, May 3 | 5:30 p.m. + 7 p.m. | Acre Distilling, 1309 Calhoun St., Fort Worth | $20 | Tour the downtown distillery + sample seven different spirits.
Marking the Journey | Friday, May 3-Saturday, May 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Arts Fort Worth, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth | Free | Explore the rich tapestry of personal and collective histories crafted by Alexander Isokrari, Mandla Senzanje, and Camika C. Spencer.
The Velcro Pygmies w/ Love is War | Friday, May 3 | 8 p.m. | Fat Daddy’s Sports & Spirits Café, 781 W. Debbie Ln., Mansfield | $15 | Rock out to some of the greatest hits of the 80s during this high-energy, Friday night show.*

Saturday, May 4

Fishing Seminar for Kids | Saturday, May 4 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy., Fort Worth | $45 | Learn the basics of fishing and some secrets from an experienced fisherman for your own adventure at your favorite fishing hole.
Free Comic Book Day | Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Fort Worth Worth Public Library branches | Free | Whether you are a curious, first-time comic reader or a seasoned comic veteran, swing by your lobal library branch and grab a free comic to take home.

Sunday, May 5

Beer Yoga | Sunday, May 5 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Panther Island Brewing, 501 N. Main St., Fort Worth | $25 | BYO mat and stretch out with yogi Morgan — ticket includes 1-hour class and two pints.
Fiesta de Mayo | Sunday, May 5 | 1 p.m. | Texas Live!, 1650 E. Randol Mill Rd., Arlington | $10-$20 | Enjoy live music, margaritas, major giveaways, and live performances.*

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News Notes

Transit

Trinity Metro had plans for a TEXRail extension into west Fort Worth’s Medical District, but is waiting to find out the status of a $25 million RAISE grant from the US Department of Transportation. If the discretionary funds don’t come through, Trinity Metro would have to find alternate resources.(Fort Worth Report)

Edu

Fort Worth ISD School Board had proposed rescheduling its meetings to Thursday night, to avoid conflict with Tuesday City Council meetings. They agreed to Tuesday for at least one additional year; changes cannot be made until the 2025-2026 academic year.

Closing

Stevie’s Diner, a breakfast-and-more spot at 5500 N. Tarrant Pkwy., is closing. Known as “classic American eats with a retro twist,” the restaurant was open for 13 years.

Travel

DFW Airport increased daily parking rates for all parking options in order to support infrastructure enhancements. Rates increased between $2 and $5 for terminal, remote, express covered and uncovered lots + valet and drivers passing through the airport. (WFAA)

Opening

The first Fort Worth location of HTeaO will open today at 5101 N. Tarrant Pkwy. The Amarillo-brand specializes in “ultra-premium tea” and has 134 locations open or planned across the DFW Metroplex. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Concert

Live Nation’s Concert Week runs from Wednesday, May 8 to Tuesday, May 14. You can score $25 tickets to big shows, including Dierks Bentley at Dickies Arena on Friday, June 7. Bonus: check out our summer events guide and 2024 concerts guide.

Fort Worthian

Allison McNamara, the operations manager for the Fort Worth Convention Center since 2021, has been named interim general manager of Will Rogers Memorial Center. Kevin O’Kemp, the general manager for the past 13 years, retired on April 30. (Fort Worth Business Press)

Kids

Registration is open for Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s S.E.E.D Camp. The camp runs from Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day, and is open to kids ages 6 and 7. The cost is $250 for members + $275 for non-members. Browse more summer camps.

Drink Up

Drink Up Week — our annual celebration of Fort Worth’s vibrant beverage culture — is coming July 22-July 26. If you’re a local business, you’re going to want to get in on the buzz. Be our exclusive presenting sponsor and advertise your brand with us during Drink Up Week.

Sports

After all the college football spring games, how does SEC football look for this fall? Who’s the presumptive favorite as Texas and Oklahoma join the conference? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the SEC with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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More resources for older adults

Answered: Additional resources for older adults in Fort Worth

Colleyville Senior Center does offer lo-impact jazzercise classes Monday through Thursday at 8:45 a.m. | Photo courtesy City of Colleyville

A few weeks ago, we summarized some resources for older adults in Fort Worth, and then asked you for some additional ones. Check out some of our readers’ suggestions:

Community resources

AARP Fort Worth
Coalition for Aging LBGT Tarrant County
Age-Friendly Fort Worth
Sixty & Better’s resource checklist

Exercise opportunties

A $75/year pickleball membership at Game On (2600 Alemeda St.)
Senior programs, including chair yoga and Silver Sneakers, at local YMCA branches

A little bit outside Fort Worth, one reader raved about the Jazzercise Lo-Impact class offered at the Colleyville Senior Center (2512 Glade Rd.) That class is available all summer from Monday to Thursday, 8:45-9:45 a.m., although it does run $32 for non-members.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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Both our DFW-area playoff teams are in action tonight, and they each need one win to advance to the next round of their respective postseasons. You might need to take a disco nap today, though: the Mavericks play at 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) and the Stars play at 9 p.m. (TNT).

If the Mavericks advance, they’d face the Oklahoma City Thunder; if the Stars advance, they’d face the Colorado Avalanche.

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