Week of Apr 14th
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The Signing Room: Online Sign Language "Class"
The Signing Room: Online Sign Language "Class"
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April 16, 2019Do you want to improve your sign language skills?
Do you have basic sign language skills but are looking to advance to the next level?
Check out a unique ONLINE class!
Cost: $49
The Gallaudet University Regional Center for the Midwest is offering scholarships for 10 families of deaf and hard of hearing children who qualify.This is an intermediate level sign language "class" - but not a class in the normal context! This opportunity is all about bringing your conversational and academic sign communication to the next level. It is formatted in a very natural way by giving you conversational opportunities with others advancing their sign language skills, as well as Deaf adults in a small group and 1:1 setting - all through the internet.
Participants meet together through a virtual format once a week for a little over an hour to practice their signing and get feedback from deaf adults on how to improve their sign abilities. Topics of conversation are provided the week before, allowing you to practice your skills prior to meeting with the group.
The Signing Room is a future membership site for those wanting to increase their signing skills and advance to the next level of sign language proficiency. Research shows that the best way to build language is to participate in ongoing give-and-take dialog. This program will do that through deaf language models and other intermediate level peers wanting to increase their sign language abilities.
Our first pilot was extremely well received and we are ready to pilot it once again with a larger group!
Requirements to participate in this program include:
- A foundation in sign language. Best recommended for people who have the vocabulary usually taught in ASL 1 and ASL 2.
- A strong internet connection (recommended 600kbps/1.2Mbps)
- A webcam and regular sized computer screen (no phones) with good lighting
- A quiet and distraction free environment during the class.
Interested parties need to take a 15 minute "interview" to identify if the class is a good fit. After the interview, you will be personally contacted about the class and given a personal invitation to participate if you qualify.
Interview Now!
Contact Stefanie Kessen at TheOnlineItinerant@gmail.com for more information.
Sponsored by The Online Itinerant, Gallaudet University: Regional Center Midwest, and John A. Logan College.
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Beginner American Sign Language Class
Beginner American Sign Language Class
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April 17, 2019WAD is offering ASL 1 (beginner) for adults only.
Cost: $75 for 6 sessions
When: Wednesdays from 6pm-7:30pm, April 3rd to May 8th
Instructor: Faye Peters (Deaf Teacher)
This ASL class is taught by a Deaf teacher. You will also have the opportunity to learn a few things about Deaf Culture. This location is at the Elisha D. Smith Public Library in the Activity Room. Email asl@wisdeaf.org if you have any questions.
Elisha D. Smith Public Library - Activity Room440 First StreetMenasha, WI 54952 -
Allies in Deafhood, Delavan
Allies in Deafhood, Delavan
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April 18, 2019This workshop is open to all who are interested in learning how to become a better ally for the Deaf Community. This workshop includes content on the differences between deafness vs. Deafhood, why we use application of “colonialism” in the understanding of our individual and collective experience/history, an expanded definition of Audism, and what the Five Dimensions of Deaf people are.
All access to communication will be provided.
CEUs: .3 CEUs available.
For more information, please contact:
Bonnie L. Eldred, Deaf Mentor Program Coordinator, bonnie.eldred@wesp-dhh.wi.gov or 262-725-0252WESP-DHH Campus, Lee Gym309 W. Walworth Ave.Delavan, Wisconsin 53115 -
Spring Art Show
Spring Art Show
All day
April 19, 2019Students' artwork showcasing in the Round Room. Visitors will need to schedule an appointment to see the exhibit with a WSD staff.
For more information, please contact:
Susan Dupor, susan.dupor@wsd.k12.wi.us or 262-728-7131Wisconsin School for the Deaf309 W. Walworth Ave.Delavan, WI 53115 -
Allies in Deafhood, Fond du Lac
Allies in Deafhood, Fond du Lac
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April 20, 2019This workshop is open to all who are interested in learning how to become a better ally for the Deaf Community. This workshop includes content on the differences between deafness vs. Deafhood, why we use application of “colonialism” in the understanding of our individual and collective experience/history, an expanded definition of Audism, and what the Five Dimensions of Deaf people are.
All access to communication will be provided.
CEUs: .3 CEUs available.
For more information, please contact:
Bonnie L. Eldred, Deaf Mentor Program Coordinator, bonnie.eldred@wesp-dhh.wi.gov or 262-725-0252Fond du Lac Public Library32 Sheboygan St.Fond du Lac, WI 54935
