Saturday, July 22nd, 1 - 3 pm at NVRC's office in Oakton, VA
NVRC's staff are avid travelers and will offer a panel presentation at NVRC on the joys and challenges of traveling when you have a hearing loss. We will also have information on upcoming legal issues about travel accessibility,
Join us for a complementary assortment of "international" foods and food for thought! We'd love to hear about your travels with hearing loss, too! Register in Google Forms below or click here.
If you are the parent of a deaf or hard of hearing child, the fee is waived for you.
If you want to register, please send an email to cgault@nvrc.org asap indicating which class you wish to join.
Intro to ASL
Sept 19, 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31 - No class on Oct 10 7-8 PM (via ZOOM)
$100
This class is for the beginner who is brand new to ASL - Students must purchase the book called “Barron’s American Sign Language, A Comprehensive Guide to ASL 1 and 2 by David A. Stewart.
Intermediate ASL - Classifiers
Sept 22, 29 Oct, 6, 13, 20, 27 7-8 PM (via Zoom)
$100
This class is for students who know ASL well and need to practice more with ASL classifiers. Students will learn about the different kinds of hand shape classifiers associated with an object’s size and shape, depth, texture, movement and location. The basic rule for classifiers will be reinforced by learning which are appropriate and inappropriate for storytelling or conversation.. Students need to purchase Barron’s Book and select one children’s (age 0-3) book to practice ASL Storytelling.
“Deaf Seniors Stay Connected Program” ASL Weekly Wednesday Virtual Chats now through December 2022 You must register! This program allows Deaf Seniors and ASL college students to meet virtually. It is a great opportunity for both groups to socialize by talking about one topic each week using American Sign Language.
NVRC ASL Zoom Socials (Tuesdays & Saturdays) These informal social group(s) are for those who wish to converse in ASL with others. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will have some breakout rooms for small group practice too! Register in advance for one or both of these Zoom events. SIGN UP BELOW:
Saturday Meetings: Ongoing each Saturday until November 20, 2022 at 12:00 pm–1:15 pm Register Here
Tuesday Meetings: Ongoing each Tuesday until November 23, 2022 at 8:00 pm–9:00 pm Register Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
ASL 2 Beyond Basic Beginners with Barbara Eger-Klatt ASL INSTRUCTOR
Mondays & Thursdays, June 6-30, 2022 7-8 PM ET on Zoom
The topics focused on for these four weeks will be food, travel, shopping and the home environment. The instructor will use Barron’s book for more ASL conversational practice and Chapter 4 and 5 will be included for this class.
Participants need to know some basic sign language and fingerspelling before participating in this class. There will be games for students to practice together for fun and to learn more ASL words and ASL classifiers.
*This class require that students purchase "Barron's American Sign Language" by David A. Stewart
NOTE: This class is now full. Registration is closed. If you want to join the wait list, please email execdirector@nvrc.org.
When: Wednesdays, April 20-May 25, 2022 7:00-8:00 PM, Zoom
Are you a parent of a deaf or hard of hearing young preschooler or kindergartener, interested in learning ASL to communicate more effectively? Join this virtual 6-week class with an experienced teacher.
You must register for the class. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This interactive class will cover topics such as food signs, routine signs, colors, numbers 0-20, common greetings and phrases, rooms and commonly used items in the home, places in the community, community helpers, family signs and topics of interest of the participants. The instructor will share strategies on how to appropriately get the attention and strategies to make communication more successful.
*This class is limited to and free of charge to parents of a deaf or hard of hearing child. Please sign up as soon as possible as class size is limited.
We are very happy to announce that NVRC's Deaf Seniors Stay Connected Program has won third place in the Commonwealth Council on Aging 2022 Best Practices Award and an award of $2000. Established in 2006, the Best Practices Awards recognize and encourage the replication of model programs, particularly those that foster aging in place, livable communities and home and community-based services. With financial support from Dominion Energy, the Council encourages the development of these innovative programs.
The Deaf Seniors Stay Connected Program of Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons provides a free online chat program to connect deaf seniors with American Sign Language college students/interpreters from several Mid-Atlantic states to converse and engage weekly.
NVRC is planning to offer a free, online 4 week intro to sign language class for parents starting in mid-February. We would like your input into what should be covered.
Please fill out our short survey to provide input.
This program allows Deaf Seniors and ASL college students to meet virtually. It is a great opportunity for both groups to entertain each other by talking about one topic each week.
NVRC Interpreting is back! And ready to take your requests and fill assignments!
As you may know, in June of last year, NVRC had to step back from its interpreting program due to the Covid-19 pandemic and provided services only for the community college system. We hope to expand our reach and as always return all net profits to our non-profit organization to support our mission of empowering deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families through education, advocacy and community involvement.
We want to thank everyone for your continued loyalty and support! It's been a pleasure working with the community to provide this service.
These informal social group(s) are for those who wish to converse in ASL with others. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will have some breakout rooms for small group practice too!
Register in advance for one or both of these Zoom events. SIGN UP BELOW
Dear Friends of VDDHH, There will be four public hearings within one week in Norfolk, Fairfax, Richmond and Roanoke to receive public comments on whether the Commonwealth of Virginia should regulate sign language interpreters. The link to Department of Professional and Occupation Regulations (DPOR) public announcement about four (4) public hearings with locations, dates, and times. https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/ViewNotice.cfm?gnid=1011
FAIRFAX PUBLIC HEARING Friday, 9/6 at 11:00 am Northern VA Resource Center 3951 Pender Drive, Suite 130, Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: 703-352-9055Contact Debbie Jones
If you cannot attend in person, you can write or sign/video your comments and email to BPOR@DPOR.virginia.gov between September 2 and 16. Comments sent before or after those dates will not be counted. Send between September 2 and September 16 to be counted.
The link to Director Raff YouTube video explaining in American Sign Language on why DPOR is hosting pubic hearings: https://youtu.be/QWBJxAPivYc The (click here) text transcript is in the comment section on VDDHH Facebook post.
Please share this with the Deaf community and sign language interpreters in Virginia. Thank you. Sincerely,
Two hundred years of ASL and the American School for the Deaf is here on campus! Our newest exhibition is on loan from the Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library and the American School for the Deaf will be showcased at the Washburn Art Building.
January 29 - April 6, 2018 - Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Linda K. Jordan Gallery in Wasburn Art Building.
George Furth and Stephen Sondheim's musical "Company,"
The McLean Community Players' production of George Furth and Stephen Sondheim's musical "Company," will have ASL interpretation at the performance on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 8:00 pm in the Alden Theatre at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.
Tickets are $23-$25 and are available at: www.McLeanPlayers.org or through
OvationTix at 866-811-4111.
See the Accessibility page at www.McLeanPlayers.org for information about American Sign Language interpretation at this performance. With adult themes, this show is most suitable for ages 17 and older.
Art Signs gallery talks are presented in American Sign Language by Deaf gallery guides. ASL interpreters voice information and observations allowing hearing and Deaf audiences to discover art together under the leadership of a Deaf guide.