Many know me only as your Zumba instructor but what many don't know is that I am a Sign Language interpreter. I, along with my business partner, own a company called KelMar Services, LLC. We assist people who are deaf and hard of hearing find employment. It is the most rewarding job but also very stressful. People are still not open minded about hiring people with disabilities so for me its an everyday struggle to fight for opportunities within the deaf community. My office is located inside the Lillian Deaf Connection Center. The center offers a variety of classes to the deaf community. We offer ASL classes, Drug and Alcohol counseling, Computer skill classes and much more. However, everyone who teaches at the center is a volunteer and in no way compensated monetarily for their hard work. It takes garage sales, movie nights and fundraisers to raise money to keep the center running.
I'd like to invite all my Zumba lovers out to join us for a Zumbathon benefiting the Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center. Please spread the word and help us raise money to keep our center running.
Date: September 17,2011
Time: 4-7pm
Cost: $12.00(pre-sale) $15.00 at the door
Location: The Lillian Beard Deaf Connection Center
9920 Long Point
Houston, Tx 77055
www.lillianbearddeafcenter.org
For more information or if you're interested in purchasing a ticket, please contact me at 832-744-7790. Your support will be greatly appreciated. Spread the word and bring your friends and family to support a great cause!
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