Introduction to American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Course Offered This Fall 2017

October 17 – November 9
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 4:45 to 6:00 PM
LSU Health New Orleans, Human Development Center
(Classes will be offered at no cost)

• Have you always been curious about American Sign Language?
• Would you like to learn how to better work with your Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients or patients?

The Louisiana Deafblind Project at LSU Health-New Orleans Human Development Center is offering an Introduction to American Sign Language course this fall at no cost.

You will learn how to introduce yourself, how to ask some basic questions, and receptive skills to understand another person’s introduction. You will also learn how to work effectively with a sign language interpreter, and best practices to become a more culturally competent provider for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4:45 to 6:00 PM at the LSU Human Development Center. Classes starting October 17 through November 9, 2017.

Click here to register.