Events
Welcome to our Events page—where we Gather. Connect. Learn.
Here you’ll find upcoming workshops and events hosted by Chicago Hearing Society. Some events are offered online, while others are held in person, so please review the details for each option carefully before registering.
Spaces are limited, and registration will close once an event reaches capacity. We encourage you to sign up early.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at [email protected], call (773) 248-9121 (voice), or (773) 904-0154 (VP).
This page is updated regularly as new events are added, so please check back often!
Gather. Connect. Learn. ASL Social Events for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Communities
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at 2017 N Mendell St, Chicago, $25 per person
- April 29, 2026
- June 24, 2026
- August 5, 2026
- October 7, 2026
Interpreter Workshop Series
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CST ONLINE, $30 per workshop, 0.3 CEUs per workshop
- Fix It or Feel It – Emotional Intelligence in the Face of Interpretation Friction: May 6, 2026
- Teaming is a Verb – Tools for Building Trust, Flow, and Accountability with Interpreting Partners: July 15, 2026
- Who Am I at the Table – Navigating Interpersonal Dynamics with Consumers and Colleagues: October 7, 2026
Trainings and Events
Community events open to everyone. Check back often as we add new trainings and events!
- What to do when hearing aids are not enough: March 12, 2026 at CHS from 4:00 – 6:00pm. FREE! Learn about hearing loss and implantable solutions.
- Statewide Alliance Town Hall Meeting: April 2, 2026 at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign from 2:00 – 5:00pm. FREE! Collaborate with other organizations and work together to improve DDBHH services statewide.
- Foundations of Effective Co-Navigation: April 3, 2026 at DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services in Champaign, IL from 9:00am – 5:00pm. $70 for RID CEUs and $35 without CEUs. Learn and practice foundational skills of being a Co-Navigator for DeafBlind people.
- DeafBlind-Led Community Practice & Collaborative Integration: April 4, 2026 at DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services in Champaign, IL from 9:00am – 5:00pm. $70 for RID CEUs and $35 without CEUs. Structured CN practice with DeafBlind participants with real-time observation and feedback.
- Art Therapy Workshop: April 9, 2026 at CHS from 5:00 – 8:00pm. FREE! Learn what Art Therapy looks like and how it benefits you.
Inclusive Immigration Classes for Deaf Immigrants
- Language, Culture, and Community in the U.S.: Mondays, February 9, 2026 to March 23, 2026 at CHS from 10:00am to 12:00pm. $60 per person. Learn about life in the United States.
- US History & Government: Mondays, April 9, 2026 to June 15, 2026 at CHS from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. $100 per person. Learn what you need to know for the U.S. Citizenship test.