Events

Week of Apr 28th

  • The Signing Room: Online Sign Language "Class"

    Category: General The Signing Room: Online Sign Language "Class"

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    April 30, 2019

    Do 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:

    1. A foundation in sign language. Best recommended for people who have the vocabulary usually taught in ASL 1 and ASL 2.
    2. A strong internet connection (recommended 600kbps/1.2Mbps)
    3. A webcam and regular sized computer screen (no phones) with good lighting
    4. 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.

  • Beginner American Sign Language Class

    Category: General Beginner American Sign Language Class

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    May 1, 2019

    WAD 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.

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    Elisha D. Smith Public Library - Activity Room
    440 First Street
    Menasha, WI 54952
  • UW-Whitewater: Opening Horizons

    Category: General UW-Whitewater: Opening Horizons

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    May 3, 2019

    Transitioning to College
    Planning for the transition from high school to college is an exciting and sometimes confusing time. There are so many things to consider and make decisions on. The University of Wisconsin Whitewater Center for Students with Disabilities sponsors the annual Opening Horizons conference held May 3, 2019. This event targets students, parents, teachers and other interested individuals to explore the many aspects related to the post-secondary setting for students with disabilities. The conference will provide the participants with an opportunity to hear from a variety of presenters and gather information from on and off campus resources.

    Target Audience
    The target audience for this conference is current high school sophomores and juniors, their parents, teachers and other interested individuals. Other high school students are also welcome to attend.

    Cost and Registration
    There is no cost to attend the event, but pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

    REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! If you DID NOT receive an email with a link asking you to register, you may use this link to do so. Registration will be open until April 20th or all spots are filled. If you have any difficulties with the registration link, please contact Amy DiMola at dimolaa@uww.edu.

    For more information, please contact:
    UW-Whitewater Center for Students with Disabilities, 262-472-4711

    UW-Whitewater
    800 W. Main Street
    Whitewater, WI 53190

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