Free Virtual and In-Person Family Sign Language Classes in Chicago
Free virtual and in-person sign language classes in English and Spanish will begin in August
The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) will provide Family American Sign Language (ASL) classes in both English and Spanish from August through September.
The classes are free to family members of children from birth through high school who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing. Extended family members are also welcome. You do not have to be an Illinois resident to participate.
Class instructors are deaf and communicate using ASL and written English. The classes will not use any sound or audio.
One in-person Family Beginner’s class in English will meet at the CHS Office on 2017 N. Mendell, Suite 3NE, in Chicago. This class will meet on Wednesdays, Aug. 13 through Sept. 17, from 5 to 6 p.m.
All other family classes are online only:
- The Spanish Family ASL Class will meet on Tuesdays, Aug. 12 to Sept. 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- The English Beginner and Beyond Beginner ASL classes will meet on Wednesdays from Aug. 13 to Sept. 17.
- The Beginners class is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Register for the Family Beginners class in English.
- The Beyond Beginners class is from 7 to 8 p.m. Register for the Family Beyond Beginners ASL class in English.
See the Family Sign Language class schedule for all class details, meeting dates and times, and registration information.
For questions about the classes, please email Maddie at CHSYouth@anixter.org.
¡Clases de Lenguaje de Senas Americano (ASL) en Espanol!
Estas clases son gratuitas para los familiares de niños sordos y con problemas de audición desde el nacimiento hasta la escuela secundaria. Los miembros de la familia extendida son bienvenidos. Usted no necesita residir en Illinois para participar.
Los instructores son sordos y se comunican usando ASL e inglés escrito. ¡No se utilizará audio!
CALENDARIO DE CLASES:
- Sesión: 12 de Agosto – 16 de Septiembre
- Martes 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Enlace de registro por clase de español familiar.
¿Preguntas? Email Maddie at CHSYouth@anixter.org