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D.E.A.F., Inc. offers Continuing Education classes to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in a variety of subject areas. Classes are taught in American Sign Language by Deaf instructors.

American Sign Language (ASL):

ASL for Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults

This class will be easy paced, fun-filled, with lots of review. Direct Method/Language Immersion Approaches will be used, along with structured dialogues within situational contexts. Group supported field trips to Deaf events may be made for further reinforcement.

ASL for Hearing Adults

This class will be easy paced, fun-filled, with lots of review. Direct Method/Language Immersion Approaches will be used, along with structured dialogues within situational contexts. Group supported field trips to Deaf events may be made for further reinforcement.

**Each class will use the Signing Naturally Curriculum book from Dawn Sign Press. The ASL 1 and ASL 2 classes will be using Signing Naturally Level 1. The ASL 3 class will be using Signing Naturally Level 2, and the ASL 4 & ASL 5 classes will be using Signing Naturally Level 3. Students will go over particular chapters that are related to each ASL level, and students will learn through reading and practice exercises in the book to gain knowledge of American Sign Language. Each student is responsible for buying his or her own textbook in addition to the tuition cost. Places to locate books; Harris Communications, DawnSign Press and Northeastern University Book store.

If you are interested, please click this to fill out the application and mail to ASL Program. The contact information is below.

2010-11 Class Information:

FALL: 10-week classes begin in September 2010
Deadline to register: Friday, August 27, 2010
***No classes on Monday 10/11/10 and Thursday 11/11/10***

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ASL, Level 1, Mon 6-8pm                                
Signing Naturally, Level 1, A                  
September 13—November 22, 2010                                    
ASL, Level 2, Tues 6-8pm
Signing Naturally, Level 1, B
September 14—November 16, 2010

ASL, Level 3, Wed 6-8pm                                  
Signing Naturally, Level II              
September 15—November 17, 2010              

ASL, Level 4 & 5, Thurs 6-8pm
Signing Naturally, Level III
September 2—November 4, 2010

** For American Sign Language classes fill out our registration form and mail with a check payable to D.E.A.F., Inc. for tuition to
ASL Program. (See below for the address).
If you need more information please call Jennifer Glinos between Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.or email her (phone number and email are below).
ASL Classes must have a minimum of 5 students—Tuition $200. Refunds ONLY if class session is canceled. Textbook not included (contact DEAF, Inc. for more information.** 

All classes held at DEAF Inc
215 Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
617.254.4041 TTY/V
617.254.7091 Fax
email: jglinos@deafinconline.org

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