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National Deaf Awareness Month Celebration
Wednesday, Sep 18 // 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
National Deaf Awareness Month Celebration
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Building 1, upper lobby
10 a.m. to noon
- Visit local social service agencies who provide support to the d/Deaf and hard of hearing (HOH).
- Experience assistive and adaptive technology that’s available
- Learn about the history of ASL
- Experience sign language from all over the world
- Meet local interpreters
- Learn about a career as an interpreter
Noon to 1 p.m.
Workshop with lunch provided.
Sign up by calling 309-796-5900, emailing accessqc@bhc.edu or filling out the registration form.
Learn about:
- The deaf history movement.
- Basic signs and how to fingerspell your name.
- Deaf etiquette.
Sponsored by Disability Resources & Access, the Disability Alliance Club and the Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living.
