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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.

2012 Class Information:

Winter Registration
10-week classes begin January 2012
No classes: Monday 1/16/12 & Monday 2/20/12
Now Accepting Registrations
*ASL classes require a minimum enrollment

ASL, Level 1 Mondays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level I, Units 1-6
January 9—March 26, 2012

ASL, Level 2 Tuesdays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level I, Units 7-12
January 10—March 13, 2012

ASL, Level 3 Wednesdays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level II, Units 13-17
January 11—March 14, 2012

ASL, Level 4 Thursdays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level III, Units 18-21
January 12—March 15, 2012

ASL, Level 5 Wednesdays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level III, Units 22-25
January 11—February 8, 2012

registration form

Spring Registration
10-week classes begin April 2012
No classes: Monday 4/16/12 & Monday 5/28/12
Now Accepting Registrations - Deadline to register is April 2,2012
*ASL classes require a minimum enrollment

ASL, Level 1 Mondays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level I, Units 1-6
April 9—June 25, 2012

ASL, Level 2 Tuesdays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level I, Units 7-12
April 10—June 12, 2012

ASL, Level 3 Wednesdays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level II, Units 13-17
April 11—June 13, 2012

ASL, Level 4 Thursdays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level III, Units 18-21
April 12—June 14, 2012

ASL, Level 5 Wednesdays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level III, Units 22-25
April 11—June 13, 2012

registration form
Click here for the classes at New Bedford Office
Click here for Fingerspelling Classes at Boston Office

** For American Sign Language classes fill out our 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 6 students—Tuition $200. Refunds ONLY if class session is canceled. Textbook not included (contact DEAF, Inc. for more information.** 

***Parking Available!***

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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