BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3344@dev.dscc.uic.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20230410 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20230411 DTSTAMP:20230509T132530Z URL:https://dev.dscc.uic.edu/events/free-american-sign-language-classes-fo r-families-english-and-spanish/ SUMMARY:Free American Sign Language Classes for Families (English and Spani sh) DESCRIPTION: \;\n\nFree virtual and in-person sign language classes for families with children who are deaf\, deafblind or hard of hearing\n\nThe CHS (Chicago Hearing Society) is offering free Family Sign Language class es. The virtual classes will run from April through May. Class dates and t imes vary.\n\nInstructors who are deaf and communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) and written English (or Spanish) teach the classes. The cl asses will not use any audio.\n\nThese classes are free to family members of children from birth through high school who are deaf\, deafblind or har d of hearing. Extended family members are welcome.\n\nYou do not have to b e an Illinois resident to participate.\n\nThere are several options for cl asses offered in English:\n\n Virtual Family Beginners (English) is on Mo ndays\, April 10 to May 15\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This class is for indi viduals new to sign language or who need more practice with vocabulary and putting together simple sentences.\n\n Register for the Virtual Family B eginners class.\n\n\n\n\n In-Person Family Beginners is on Tuesdays\, Apr il 4 to May 9\, from 6 to 7 p.m. This level is for individuals who know so me sign language and would like to practice phrases and sentences. This cl ass is at Anixter Center\, 1945 W Wilson Ave.\, Chicago.\n\n Register for the In-Person Family Beginners class.\n\n\n\n\n Virtual Family Beyond Be ginners (English) is on Mondays\, April 10 to May 15\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p .m. This level is for individuals who know some sign language and would li ke to practice phrases and sentences.\n\n Register for the Virtual Family Beyond Beginners class.\n\n\n\nA virtual class is also available for Span ish speakers / Clase de español familiar:\n\n The Virtual Spanish Family Sign Language Class is on Saturdays\, April 8 to May 13\, from 10 to 11:3 0 a.m.\n\n Register for the virtual sign language class in Spanish.\n\n\n \nIf you have questions about these classes\, please contact Maddie Hinkle at CHSYouth@anixter.org\, VP (773) 904-0143 or call (773) 248-9121\, ext. 257.\n\n¡CLASES de LENGUAJE de SENAS AMERICANO (ASL) en ESPANOL!\nEstas 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 Ill inois para participar.\n\nPor favor\, enumere a todos los miembros de la f amilia que planean asistir para que podamos tener un recuento preciso de c uántas personas esperar para la clase.\n\nLos instructores son sordos y s e comunican usando ASL e inglés escrito. ¡NO SE UTILIZARÁ AUDIO!\n\nCAL ENDARIO DE CLASES:\nSesión Invierno: Avril 8\, 2023 – Mayo 13\, 2023\n\ n**Clase de español familiar: sabados 10 - 11:30am CST\n\nEnlace de regis tro.\n\n¿Preguntas? Maddie Hinkle at CHSYouth@anixter.org\, VP (773) 904- 0143 or call (773) 248-9121\, ext. 257. CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR