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Spanish, French, Arabic or Chinese Classes

Spring 2008
Beginning Sign Class: TBA
Saturday sessions available too!

Adult sign language learners will be introduced to deaf culture as well as sign vocabulary and grammar. There will be ample time for conversation practice to gain confidence and skill.

2 hour long workshops:
Schedule: TBD, Fee: $50.00 per student

Teach Your Baby to Sign
Instructor: Elaine Shaw, licensed Speech/Language Pathologist
Course Description:
Learn how to communicate with your hearing baby before he/she can speak, using sign language. Babies who learn to sign before they are able to speak can communicate basic needs thus reducing frustration for both the parents and child. This 2-hour workshop will give parents and caregivers all the information and tools they need to start signing with their baby. This workshop will also include ideas for stimulating speech and language development. There is a $4.00 materials fee payable at class time.

Schedule: TBD, Fee: $50.00 per student
Assisting the Deaf Trauma Victim
Instructor: Elaine Shaw, licensed Speech/Language Pathologist
Course Description:
Deafness is an invisible handicap and provides special challenges to the individuals providing emergency care. An understanding of the communication methods used by persons who are deaf is important in providing adequate and appropriate care. This 2-hour workshop will cover topics pertinent to emergency medical technicians and other medical personnel who may need to treat deaf individuals. Topics covered will include; recognizing and communicating with the deaf patient, do's and don'ts, and getting a medical history. Some basic signs will be taught. Please note that this is not an in-depth sign language class.