• Deaf Action Center Empowering the Deaf Community since 1982.
  • Deaf Action Center Empowering the Deaf Community since 1982.
  • Deaf Action Center Empowering the Deaf Community since 1982.
  • Deaf Action Center Empowering the Deaf Community since 1982.
  • Deaf Action Center Empowering the Deaf Community since 1982.
  • Deaf Action Center Empowering the Deaf Community since 1982.
  • Deaf Action Center Empowering the Deaf Community since 1982.
  • Deaf Action Center Empowering the Deaf Community since 1982.

Deaf Action Center

Welcome to the Deaf Action Center

 
Current Events

American Sign Language 101 - June 4 - August 6, 2013

The student will be introduced to the fundamental principles of American Sign Language (ASL) and components of Deaf Culture. Basic principles in this session will include fingerspelling, facial expression, body movement, pantomime, spatial awareness, sign composition, and grammatical structure. More info...

Oops! I did it again! A Brief Examination of Common Interpreter Errors - June 15, 2013

No interpreter is perfect. Even the best of us makes mistakes. As professional interpreters, though, mistakes are a part of our work that we'd like to keep to a minimum. In this three-hour webcast, we'll examine some errors that are somewhat common in the field of sign language interpreting, both from a receptive and expressive standpoint. More info...

Flow of Hands Day Camp (Ages 7-12) - June 17 - 20, 2013

This sign language day camp is for children ages 7-12. The children will learn basic sign language through interaction with others and games. More info...

Hands of Time Day Camp (Ages 4-6) - June 24 - 25, 2013

This two day camp is for children ages 4 to 6. The children will learn basic sign language through role playing and games. More info...

Baby and Me Day Camp (Ages 9 mos - 3 yrs) - June 26 - 27, 2013

This two day camp is for parents of small children ages 9 months to 3 years old. The main focus is basic sign language for communication to eliminate the frustration from the child. More info...

Terping the Torah: Part 1 - Genesis - June 29, 2013

This webcast will the first of a five part series. During our three hours together, we will do an overview together of Genesis. In order to interpret scripture, we have to study scripture. Take a walk with me through creation and the fall of man in the Garden of Eden. Enter the ark with Noah and experience the faithfulness of God. More info...

Idioms Until the Cows Come Home 2 - June 29, 2013

Our first Idioms webcast had people head over heels! We had so many requests for a part two, that we would be pea-brained not to do one. David, Wendi and Earl will be back to bring you more idioms. More info...

You Be You and I'll Be You - July 27, 2013

During the workshop participants will learn more about the fifth level of language known as discourse, diving into registers and sociolinguistics. There will be opportunities to have fun while applying the learned principles within the realm of sociolinguistic interpreting. More info...

Terping the Torah: Part 2 - Exodus - August 10, 2013

The webcast will be the second of a five part series. During our three hours together, we will do an overview together of Exodus. Take a walk with me as we exit Egypt and make our way toward the Promised Land. Along the way we will encounter plagues, Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, the Ten Commandments and end with a tour of the Tabernacle. More info...
 

You can now shop for assistive listening devices and notification systems in our Deaf Action Center online store! We have amplified telephones, including cell phones, alarm clocks, doorbells, smoke/co detectors, baby monitors, and books. We will be adding more products regularly. Please visit the shop and let us know what you think!

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