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:
Fall Registration - Click here for a flyer/form - PDF file
10-week classes begin September 2012
Now Accepting Registrations - Deadline to register is September 4,2012 <-- EXTENDED the deadline to September 7th!
*ASL classes require a minimum enrollment
ASL, Level 1 Tuesdays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level I, Units 1-6
September 11-November 13, 2012
ASL, Level 2 Wednesdays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level I, Units 7-12
September 12-November 14, 2012
ASL, Level 3 Thursdays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level II, Units 13-17
September 13-November 15, 2012
ASL, Level 4 Thursdays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level III, Units 18-21
September 13-November 15, 2012
ASL, Level 5 Tuesdays 6—8pm
Signing Naturally, Level III, Units 22-25
September 11-November 13, 2012
Fingerspelling Class (Level 1 )
being offered in the Fall!!
Instructor: Kelly Kim
DVD: ASL Inside, Signs for Intelligence
Fingerspelling Level 1, Wednesdays 6-8pm
September 12-November 14, 2012
registration form
Click here for the classes at New Bedford 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