AUSTIN - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is celebrating national Deafblind Awareness Week from June 26 – July 2 by showcasing art and poetry from the deafblind community.
The second annual HHSC Deafblind Awareness Week Art Show: Self-Expression and Independence Through Art opens Tuesday, June 27, at the HHSC North Austin Complex. The art show will feature a presentation and demonstration from George Stern, a deafblind writer, musician, chef and community activist; a poetry reading by Krishangi Shroff, who is also a participant in the HHSC Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program; and other art and poetry created by deafblind children.
“This art show gives children who are deafblind the opportunity to showcase their creative skills and talents,” said Michelle Haproff, team leader for the Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program. “It also lets others see the amazing work these children can do when given the proper support and tools they need to succeed.”
The art show will be on display and open to the public from June 27 – July 27. To register for the art show opening, visit the HHSC Deafblind Awareness Week Art Show: Self-Expression and Independence Through Art website.
In commemoration of Helen Keller and her contributions to the deafblind community, the Office of the Governor of Texas has declared June 25 – July 1, 2023, as Helen Keller Deafblind Awareness Week.
WHAT: Opening of HHSC Deafblind Awareness Week Art Show: Self-Expression and Independence Through Art
WHEN: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
10 a.m. — noon
WHERE: Texas HHSC
North Austin Complex
4601 W. Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX
First Floor Lobby