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2015 News Archives

Christmas Gift Deadline
Submitted by ADM - Wed, December 2, 2015
Today is the deadline for Christmas gift.  Send your kid name, gender and age.
​Please RSVP to Gift List Organizer​ Maribel Robertson at [email protected]


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4th General Meeting on November 14, 2015
Submitted by ADM - Sun, October 11, 2015
This is a quick reminder of our upcoming General Meeting on November 14, 2015. We have a special guest Shane H. Feldman in attendance to attend our general meeting.
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When: November 14, 2015
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Location: 1 King Jordan Student Academic Center (SAC) at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC


Contact: [email protected] if you have any question.


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La Alergia de la Navidad

Submitted by ADM - Sun, October 11, 2015
LDHH is pleased to announce our new chairperson Danilo Torres for La Fiesta de Navidad 2015.

¡Sí se puede! Dolores Huerta Family Day
Submitted by ADM - Thur, October 1, 2015
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¡Sí se puede! Dolores Huerta Family Day

There is a Dolores Huerta Family Day happening this Sunday at the National Portrait Gallery. We hope all of you might be interested in.
​This program will have ASL interpreters present.


Hay una Dolores Huerta Día de la Familia sucediendo este domingo en la National Portrait Gallery. Esperamos que todos ustedes podrían interesarle . Este programa tendrá intérpretes de ASL presentes.

EVENT LOCATION: National Portrait Gallery, Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard
WHEN: Sunday, October 4, 2015, 11:30am – 3pm
VENUE: Portrait Gallery
EVENT LOCATION: National Portrait Gallery, Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard
NOTE: 
​Celebrating the work of teacher and activist Dolores Huerta, the day includes music,         storytelling, family activities, and bilingual tours of the exhibition One Life: Dolores Huerta. Cosponsored by the Smithsonian Latino Center and the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access.


EVENTO LUGAR: National Portrait Gallery , Robert y Arlene Kogod Patio
​CUÁNDO: Domingo, 04 de octubre 2015 , 11:30 am - 15:00
LUGAR: Portrait Gallery
VENTO LUGAR: National Portrait Gallery , Robert y Arlene Kogod Patio
NOTA: Celebrando el trabajo del profesor y activista Dolores Huerta , el día incluye música , narración de cuentos , actividades familiares y excursiones bilingües de la exposición Una vida: Dolores Huerta . Copatrocinado por el Centro Latino Smithsonian y el Centro Smithsonian para el Aprendizaje y acceso digital .

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Website: http://www.npg.si.edu/event/currentevents.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D116027950

LDHHAMDC Treasurer's position is open 
Submitted by ADM - Fri, September 25, 2015
English Translation

Hello, this is LDHH president, Bregitt. I am here to mention something. LDHHAMDC treasurer's position is open and available for everyone. Our former LDHHAMDC treasurer, Karen resigned, unfortunately however she will commit to LDHHAMDC by attending to the events. If you are not sure if you can apply. The duties in that position requires your responsibility on LDHHAMDC's funds regarding events, membership and keep track on members. You can create some events regarding fundraising. If you are interested in that position. You may make a VLOG explaining two things, only two minutes or less please. ONE: why do you want to become LDHHAMDC treasurer? TWO: what idea do you think of to raise more funds? You upload your video in YouTube then use link and send it to [email protected] 


Thanks for watching!

Spanish Translation
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Hola, este es el presidente LDHH, Bregitt. Yo estoy aquí para hablar de algo. La posición de LDHHAMDC tesorero está abierta y disponible para todos. Nuestro ex tesorero LDHHAMDC, Karen renunció, por desgracia sin embargo ella se comprometerá a LDHHAMDC asistiendo a los eventos. Si no está seguro de si se puede aplicar. Los deberes en esa posición requiere su responsabilidad sobre los fondos de LDHHAMDC respecto a eventos, membresía y hacer un seguimiento de los miembros. Usted puede crear algunos eventos relacionados con la recaudación de fondos. Si usted está interesado en esa posición. Usted puede hacer una VLOG explicar dos cosas, a sólo dos minutos o menos por favor. UNO: ¿por qué quieres convertirte en LDHHAMDC tesorero? DOS: ¿qué idea opinas de recaudar más fondos? Cargar el vídeo en youtube entonces el enlace y enviarlo a [email protected]
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Gracias por su atención
Hispanic Heritage Month
Submitted by ADM - Fri, September 11, 2015
Bregitt Jimenez, LDHH President and her team promote education for a culture of spainish food and ask all member and non-members to make documenatary video in honor of Hispanic Community. Read the statement.
Fiesta Canceled
Submitted by ADM - Fri, September 11, 2015
LDHH President finds a great restaurant and keep you up to update on detailed information soon. Read the statement.
Soccer Booth
Submitted by ADM - Fri, September 11, 2015
LDHH President is currently looking volunteers who can devote few hours to run the booth during the Soccer game.  Read the statement.

Noche de Fiesta Latina ( Event Cancelled)
Submitted by ADM - fri, Septmeber 11, 2015

Noche de Fiesta Latina which was orginally scheduled for October 10, 2015 has been cancelled just few months prior to the event. 

LDHHAMDC announced the cancellation via a post on the facebook page and LDHHAMDC website today. It is with great regret due to the circumstance beyond our hard work, we are unable to hold Noche de Fiesta Latina which is due to take place on October 10, 2015.

Regards
LDHHAMDC Executive Boards

Adding New Cookout Video to the LDHH's Cookout webpage
Submitted by ADM - Wed, August 19, 2015

LDHH is adding a new cookout video titled "LDHH's 10th Anniversary at Bull Run Regional Park: Cookout" to our Cookout webpage at http://www.ldhhamdc.org/ldhh-annual-cookout.html

Bull Run Regional Park Photo Album
Submitted by ADM - Tues, August 18, 2015

LDHH post a new Bull Run Regional Park photo album on our website. Also, a photo ablum contain all of the unedited images.

Photo Album: http://www.ldhhamdc.org/bull-run-regional-park-portfolio.html
Group Photo: http://www.ldhhamdc.org/10th-annual-ldhh-cookout-at-bull-run-regional-park.html

Four Deaf Latino members visiting Bull Run Regional park
Submitted by ADM - Mon, August 3, 2015

Talented Videomaker Danilo Torres was brought in shooting an exciting film of members at the park. Bregitt Jimenez (LDHHAMDC President), Zoila Barazarte (LDHHAMDC Vice President), Martin Rivas-Plata (2011-2013 LDHH Vice President and LDHH member) and Danilo Torres (2011-2013 LDHH President and LDHH member) showed what the park offered many array of exciting activités. Thanks four great actors for their contributions that help make this event happen.

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/6ZMYvckDi3wI>


LDHHAMDC Founder Leticia 
Arellano spoke on the 25th Anniversary of the ADA.

Submitted by ADM - Mon, August 3, 2015

LDHHAMDC Founder Leticia Arellano spoke on the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Leticia provided presentation titled "Conversations on Latino/as and the ADA: Activism and Advocacy" at the Smithsonian Institution: National Museum of American History, Warner Bros. Theater on July 24, 2015 in Washington, DC.

View her presentation video on Facebook.

Her education background can be found on Gallaudet University Website 

3RD GENERAL MEETING

Submitted by ADM - Saturday, August 1, 2015 
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Statement by LDHHAMDC President Bregitt Jimenez on Council de Manos' facebook comment
Submitted by ADM - Thur, July 30, 2015  

"Hello,                                                                                                           
Thank you from the bottom of our heart for your thoughtfulness comment. We are doing our best to serve the members as much as we can."

Declaración del Presidente LDHHAMDC Bregitt Jiménez en facebook comentario del Consejo de Manos
  
" Hola , Gracias desde el fondo de nuestro corazón por tu comentario consideración. Estamos haciendo nuestro mejor esfuerzo para servir a los miembros tanto como podamos. "

3rd General Meeting
Submitted by ADM - Sun, July 26, 2015

LDHH’s 3rd General Meeting is to be held in I King Jordan Student Academic Center SAC 1010 from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Gallaudet Unversity. 

Refreshment will be provided by LDHH

If you want to know about the next meeting date, visit a webpage at 
http://www.ldhhamdc.org/executive-board-meeting--events-calendar.html


LDHH:General Meeting, August 1st Saturday
Submitted by ADM - Tues, Jul 21, 2015

Hello,

This is LDHH President, Bregitt. Finally, I am here to announce the date for General Meeting. I apologized for the change of date for General Meeting. The LDHH General Meeting will be on August 15th on Saturday from noon to 4pm. It is around the corner. It will be located on the Gallaudet Campus in the classroom. The classroom number will be announced. Okay? Hope to see you there at the General Meeting! Have a good day! 

Hola,
Soy LDHH Presidente, Bregitt. Por último, estoy aquí para anunciar la fecha de la Junta General. Me disculpé por el cambio de fecha de la Junta General. La Junta General LDHH será el 15 de agosto el sábado desde el 12:00PM hasta las 4:00PM. 
Estará ubicado en el Campus de Gallaudet en el aula. Se dará a conocer el número de aula.
Esperamos contar con tu presencia en la Junta General! 
Que tengas un buen día!


General Meeting Video deleted
Submitted by ADM - Tues, June 30, 2015

This video of LDHH General Meeting was deleted. The date has been changed. The date will be announced soon. 

Two soccer videos produced by futbol chairperson Franklin C. Torres
Submitted by ADM - Tues, June 24,2015

Futbol Chairperson is uploading two 2015DISATFlyer and Survey: The 9th DISAT Videos to the Futbol web page and youtubes.com. Click here to watch videos at 2015 tourney and YouTube

Survey: The 9th DISAT
Submitted by ADM - Tues, June 2, 2015 

New Futbol chairperson Franklin C. Torres asks all soccer managers, coaches, and players to answer 7 survey questionnaire form.
By clicking on a link, you answer all seven(7) questionnaire form and  submit it to him. 

http://www.ldhhamdc.org/survey-the-9th-annual-deaf-indoor-soccer-amistad-tournament---nov-6-7-2015.html


MEN'S / COED TEAM FOR TEAM REGISTRATION
Submitted by ADM - Tues, June 2, 2015 

For Men and COED soccer players, they need to register for the 9th Annual Deaf Indoor Soccer Amistad Tournament. Security Deposit is non-Refundable. The Team Registration Info is also available at 
http://www.ldhhamdc.org/2015-menscoed-team--register-for-the-9th-disat.html

Submitted by ADM - Mon, Jun 8, 2015

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In honor of Council de MANOS 

The LDHHAMDC board members are pleased to
 post the video of 
the Announcement of 
organization name change.  
 The NCHDHH board members explain why they rename 
NCHDHH to Council de Manos.They define the word "Council de Manos". 

Click here to view ASL Video Announcement.
It is available in English and Spanish.

The new website is http://www.councildemanos.org/


Submitted by ADM - Thurs, May 21, 2015

A Message from LDHHAMDC President Brigitte Jimenez...

"Please welcome our new Member at Large, Franklin C. Torres to the LDHHAMDC Team! He is also our new Futbol Tournament Chairperson."

"If you have any information that you want to share with the Deaf & Latin@ community regarding congratulatory, newborn, and more- feel free to email us at [email protected] with the pictures if you can."



Submitted by ADM - Tues, May 5th 2015

                                                        A short brief of Cinco de Mayo

A brief history of Cinco de Mayo video is produced by Charles Sterling who is LDHH Member at Large. His desire is  to educate Deaf Latino about Latino heritage and the history of Cinco de Mayo. 

View a Cinco de Mayo video from Google+: https://plus.google.com/+LdhhamdcOrg/videos and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LDHHvideos

Submitted by ADM - Thur, Mar 30th 2015

Noticia para Sordo / News for the Deaf

Noticia para Sordo / News for the Deaf ASL Vlog by Melqui Perez.

Mequi Perez had received a personal interview questions from Noticia UNIVISION NEWS. He described his experience in the interpreting profession and Song ASL. Mequi has provided transition and short footage on his facebook page.

 Click a link to view his short footage at  https://www.facebook.com/aslnews/videos/vb.568738596528529/805763176159402/?&theater. 
 Facebook page: Noticia para Sord / News for the Deaf

Submitted by ADM -  Sun, Mar 29 2015

RECEPCIONISTA MEET THE WHITE HOUSE LATINO NUEVO SORDOS LDHHAMDC 

se complace en felicitar a Leah Kate - Hernández en su promoción para el nuevo papel de la Casa Blanca recepcionista. Leah es la primera mujer latina Sordos romper la barrera de la Casa Blanca . 

http://www.today.com/news/new-white-house-receptionist-west-wing-pioneer-deaf-people-can-2D80574114

MEET THE NEW DEAF LATINO WHITE HOUSE RECEPTIONIST

LDHHAMDC is pleased to congratulate Leah Kate-Hernandez on her promotion to the new role of White House receptionist. Leah is the first Deaf latino woman breaking down White House barrier. 

http://www.today.com/news/new-white-house-receptionist-west-wing-pioneer-deaf-people-can-2D80574114

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Left to Right: LDHHAMDC President Brigitte Jimenez (Mexico), Vice President Zoila Barazarte (Venezuela), Secretary Lisa Montalvo (Pureto Rico) and Treasurer Karen Pineda (Peru) pose for the camera. Photography by Danilo Torres
Submitted by ADM - Wed, 18 Mar 2015

Cuatro agentes LDHHAMDC latinas fueron juramentados

Cuatro tablero de mujeres latinas Sordo , Bregitt Jiménez , Zoila Barazarte , Lisa Montalvo y Karen Pineda juramento durante la ceremonia en la Universidad de Gallaudet el sábado 28 de febrero de 2015.


Four LDHHAMDC Latinas officers were sworn in

Four Deaf Latina female board, Bregitt Jimenez, Zoila Barazarte, Lisa Montalvo and Karen Pineda sworn in during the ceremony at Gallaudet University on Saturday, February 28, 2015.
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Submitted by ADM - Mon, 16 Mar 2015

Sharing Stories: Deaf Latino Experiences

Have you ever heard of Sharing Stories: Deaf Latino Experiences? We learn about Dr. Robert Davila and Manny Hernandez through their experiences. We believe you may feel the same as them. Read this. Broadcast live streaming video is available.


http://face2face.si.edu/my_weblog/2014/12/sharing-stories-deaf-latino-experiences.html


 Submitted by ADM - Tues, 10 Mar 2015

 Leah Kate-Hernandez

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LDHH se complace en compartir un enlace sobre sus logros y se muestra un retrato de ella en la página web LDHH . Leah Katz- Hernández aparece en la Fox News Latino . Su declaración es inspirador , que dice: "Creo que mi historia envía un buen mensaje acerca de las capacidades de las personas sordas y latinos a ser éxito en cualquier lugar"



LDHH is pleased to share a link about her accomplishments and displayed a portrait of her on the LDHH webpage. Leah Kate-Hernandez is featured in the Fox News Latino. Her statement is inspiring, which says: “I believe my story sends a good message about the abilities of people who are deaf and Latino to be successfully anywhere”

  http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2015/02/23/white-house-staffer-leah-katz-hernandez-is-pioneer-on-reception-desk/
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