1S ASL II (Thursday) May 8, 2025 – July 10, 2025
ASL II
This is an intermediate level course for students who have completed ASL 1 or have the equivalent knowledge and understanding of the basic fundamentals of ASL. This course is designed to continue to expand the knowledge and understanding of ASL signs, develop receptive and expressive skills and begin using grammatical features of ASL. Students are expected to increase their fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling, numbers and basic conversational signs. The class continues to examine additional elements of Deaf Culture and History, and includes instructions, lectures, hands on group activities, and activities. ASL 2 is a continuation of ASL 1. This course is designed to continue development of American Sign Language expressive and receptive skills, grammar, vocabulary, cultural awareness, and related terminology.
This class is from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at our 510 E. N. Broadway location.
NO CLASS ON MAY 29
NO CLASS ON June 5
No persons under the age of 16 allowed in the classroom.
1T ASL II (Wednesday) May 21, 2025 – July 9, 2025
ASL II
This is an intermediate level course for students who have completed ASL 1 or have the equivalent knowledge and understanding of the basic fundamentals of ASL. This course is designed to continue to expand the knowledge and understanding of ASL signs, develop receptive and expressive skills and begin using grammatical features of ASL. Students are expected to increase their fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling, numbers and basic conversational signs. The class continues to examine additional elements of Deaf Culture and History, and includes instructions, lectures, hands on group activities, and activities. ASL 2 is a continuation of ASL 1. This course is designed to continue development of American Sign Language expressive and receptive skills, grammar, vocabulary, cultural awareness, and related terminology.
This class is from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at our 510 E. N. Broadway location.
No persons under the age of 16 allowed in the classroom.
1U ASL III (Tuesday) May 27, 2025 – July 15, 2025
ASL III
This is an advanced level course, intended for those who have completed ASL 1 and ASL 2, developing ASL skills, knowledge and understanding of ASL, Deaf Culture and History. Grammatical concepts and signs are taught, including more complex dialogs as well as storytelling, improving both expressive and receptive skills.
ASL 3 is a continuation of ASL 2. This course is designed to continue development of American Sign Language expressive and receptive skills, grammar, vocabulary, cultural awareness, and related terminology.
This class is from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at our 510 E. N. Broadway location.
No persons under the age of 16 allowed in the classroom.
1V ASL II (Monday) June 2, 2025 – July 21, 2025
ASL II
This is an intermediate level course for students who have completed ASL 1 or have the equivalent knowledge and understanding of the basic fundamentals of ASL. This course is designed to continue to expand the knowledge and understanding of ASL signs, develop receptive and expressive skills and begin using grammatical features of ASL. Students are expected to increase their fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling, numbers and basic conversational signs. The class continues to examine additional elements of Deaf Culture and History, and includes instructions, lectures, hands on group activities, and activities.
ASL 2 is a continuation of ASL 1. This course is designed to continue development of American Sign Language expressive and receptive skills, grammar, vocabulary, cultural awareness, and related terminology.
This class is from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at our 510 E. N. Broadway location.
No persons under the age of 16 allowed in the classroom.
1W ASL IV (Monday) June 2, 2025 – July 21, 2025
ASL IV
Conversational sign allows you to utilize the sign and sentence structures taught in ASL I, II, and III and enable you to think on your feet through small group and class discussions. Students will build on their knowledge of ASL and expand their comfort level through signed conversations. Within the comfort of the classroom, this class offers students the benefit of practicing thinking in terms of ASL rather than English and helps transition students from classroom practice sentences to real-life conversations.
ASL 4 is a continuation of ASL 3. This course is designed to continue development of American Sign Language expressive and receptive skills, grammar, vocabulary, cultural awareness, and related terminology.
This class is from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at our 510 E. N. Broadway location.
No persons under the age of 16 allowed in the classroom.
1X FAMILY ASL (Thursday) June 12, 2025 – August 7, 2025
FAMILY ASL
Our Family ASL class provides opportunities for families to have fun learning sign language together to improve their communication abilities. Family ASL classes will open the doors of communication with families and increase awareness and knowledge of ASL and Deaf Culture. The class includes instruction and hands on group activities. This class is designed for families with children ages 5 to 17. If you have Deaf or Hard of Hearing family members, a family member with communication issues or you just want to learn sign language together, as a family, this class is for you. All children must be accompanied by an adult (A parent or guardian). The costs for these classes are $160 per adult and $80 per child. All family members are welcome.
This class is from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at our 510 E. N. Broadway location.
NO CLASS ON JULY 31, 2025
2A ASL I (Thursday) July 17, 2025 – September 18, 2025
ASL I
This is an introduction level course, introducing students to basic conversational sign language including beginning American Sign Language signs as well as Deaf culture and history. students are taught the manual alphabet and the basic fundamentals of American Sign Language. Everyone is expected to demonstrate their ability to use non-verbal communication during the class with fellow students as well as with the instructor. This course includes instructions, lectures, hands on group activities, frequent opportunities for practice, discussions, other activities, and is intended for those who do not know, or know very little sign language. Lessons includes basic grammar, signs, fingerspelling, numbers, and cultural information related to the Deaf Community.
This class is from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at our 510 E. N. Broadway location.
NO CLASS ON JULY 31, 2025
No persons under the age of 16 allowed in the classroom.
2D ASL I (Monday) August 4, 2025 – September 29, 2025
ASL I
This is an introduction level course, introducing students to basic conversational sign language including beginning American Sign Language signs as well as Deaf culture and history. students are taught the manual alphabet and the basic fundamentals of American Sign Language. Everyone is expected to demonstrate their ability to use non-verbal communication during the class with fellow students as well as with the instructor. This course includes instructions, lectures, hands on group activities, frequent opportunities for practice, discussions, other activities, and is intended for those who do not know, or know very little sign language. Lessons includes basic grammar, signs, fingerspelling, numbers, and cultural information related to the Deaf Community.
This class is from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at our 510 E. N. Broadway location.
NO CLASS: 9/1/25
No persons under the age of 16 allowed in the classroom.
DeafBlind Culture Workshop Friday, May 2nd 2025, Strongsville, Ohio
When
Friday, May 2 9:00am to 5:30pm
Where
Strongsville Library Branch 18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville, Ohio 44136
Goal
The workshop will be focused on DeafBlind culture; improving your understanding of and service delivery to the DeafBlind community.
Workshop Content
You will begin the workshop by participating in DeafBlind simulations. This will create a foundation to develop understanding and empathy for those experiencing deafblindness.
You will have a private screening of the movie “I Am So Amazing”. The movie was created by Kenneth Subak, M.Ed and Dr. Leah Subak, Ph.D.
You will participate in small group and large group discussions led by members of the DeafBlind community.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions of the DeafBlind Panelists.