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.
2009-10 Class Information:
SUMMER: 5-week classes begin June 7, 2010
Deadline to register: Friday, May 21, 2010
Classes begin the first week in June and end the week of July 12, 2010. Each class meets 2 nights a week for 5 weeks.
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ASL, Level 1, Mon & Wed 6-8pm
Signing Naturally, Level 1, Units 1-6
June 7- July 12, 2010
ASL, Level 2, Tues & Thurs 6-8pm
Signing Naturally, Level 1, Units 7-12
June 8 - July 8, 2010
ASL, Level 3, Mon & Wed 6-8pm
Signing Naturally, Level II, Units 13-17
June 7 - July 12, 2010
ASL, Level 4, Tues & Thurs 6-8pm
Signing Naturally, Level III, Units 18-20
June 8 - July 8, 2010
ASL, Level 5, Mon & Wed 6-8pm
Signing Naturally, Level IV, Units 18-20 continued
June 7 - July 12, 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
Also available at New Bedford Office:
February—May 2010
Wednesdays 6—8pm*
ASL, Level 1
Signing Naturally, Level I, Chapters 1-6
*ASL Classes must have a minimum of 5 students
Tuition is $200
Print out the registration form and send with tuition payment to:
DEAF Inc.—IL/ASL
215 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134
Classes held at:
DEAF, Inc—New Bedford Regional Office
105 William St #25
New Bedford, MA 02740
Questions?
Please contact
Judy Foley, Assistant Director of Independent Living Services at jfoley@deafinconline.org or call (617) 254-4041