Providing Communication Access; Hearing and Assistive Technologies; and Support Services for Persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing.

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  • (773) 904-0154
  • 2017 N. Mendell St. #3NE Chicago, IL 60614
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Family Sign Language Classes

CLASS LEVELS in ENGLISH:

These classes are FREE to family members of Deaf and hard of hearing children birth through high school. Extended family members are welcome. You do NOT need to reside in Illinois to participate. Classes are virtual and those who register will receive an email with a link to join.

Please list all family members who plan to attend so we can have an accurate count of how many people to expect for class.

The instructors are Deaf and communicate using ASL and written English. NO AUDIO will be used!

CLASS CALENDAR:

Next Session: October – November, 2026

Family Beginners Sign Language Class:

  • Wednesdays (October 7 – November 18; 5:30-6:30pm CST).
    • There will be NO CLASS on November 11 for Veterans’ Day.
  • Beginner (brand new to sign language or need more practice at the vocabulary and simple sentence level).
  • ONLINE.

Family Beyond Beginners Sign Language Class:

  • Tuesdays (October 6 – November 10; 5:30-6:30pm CST).
  • Beyond Beginner (know some sign language, need practice with phrases/sentences).
    • You should know your letters and fingerspelling (even if it is slow!) for this level. 
  • ONLINE.
 

Family Beyond Beginners Sign Language Class IN PERSON:

  • Mondays (October 5 – November 16; 6:30-7:30pm CST)
    • There will be NO CLASS on October 12 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
  • Beyond Beginner (know some sign language, need practice with phrases/sentences).
    • You should know your letters and fingerspelling (even if it is slow!) for this level.
 

¡CLASES de LENGUAJE de SEÑAS AMERICANO (ASL) en ESPAÑOL!

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.

Por favor, enumere a todos los miembros de la familia que planean asistir para que podamos tener un recuento preciso de cuántas personas esperar para la clase.

Los instructores son sordos y se comunican usando ASL e inglés escrito. ¡NO SE UTILIZARÁ AUDIO!

CALENDARIO DE CLASES:

  • Sesión: 6 de Octubre – 10 de Noviembre.

    **Clase de Español familiar: Martes 6:30-7:30pm CST**

Thank you! ¡Gracias!

Questions? ¿Preguntas?
Email Maddie Hinkle at [email protected], VP: (773) 904-0143, Phone: (773) 248-9121 x257, Mobile: (312) 523-6400