"I know deaf people. I have discussed the issues with them I've also thought about them a lot so I have some insights that go a little further than people who haven't had contact with the deaf community."
-Richard Masur, actor.
ASL Instruction
American Sign Language (ASL) is the primary language of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in the United States and Canada. Whether you have Deaf co-workers or customers, friends or family, or you are simply curious about signing, our course will introduce you to the basics of this visual style of communication. You will build your sign vocabulary and begin to understand ASL's unique grammar, while becoming acquainted with aspects of Deaf Culture.
Our instructors are native ASL users, who are screened and personally selected by Raymond Rodgers, a native ASL user, who holds degrees from Gallaudet University and Loyola University, and is the founder and CEO/President of Deaf Communication by Innovation (DCI), the only Deaf-owned & operated communication services agency in Illinois. Class size is limited to only 12 students to ensure individual attention and training. ASL Instructors use textbook: "ASL at Work" for all classes and individual instructions .
ASL Instruction Services
Please do feel free to contact us for more information about any of our services. If you're interested in using one of our ASL instruction services, either register or contact us and let us know!
On Site
Cost
Length
Extra Fees
Class (min: 6 / max: 12 students)
$95 per term
Six or eight 2 hours sessions (depending on level)
$65 for the textbook
Private Instruction (max. 2 students)
$20 per hour (ea. student)
until all units are completed
$65 for the textbook
Private Tutor (max. 1 student)
$20 per hour
unlimited
* If necessary, Tutor may prepare special instruction, additional fees may be added.
Off Site or Remote (online)
Private Instruction (max. 2 students)
$20 per hour (ea. student)
until all units are completed
$65 for the textbook.
* Travel expense may be added.
Private Tutor (max. 1 student)
$20 per hour
unlimited
* Travel expense may be added.
* If necessary, Tutor may prepare special instruction, additional fees may be added.
Class (min. 8 and max. 12 students)
$95 per person/per term (depending on location, travel expense may be added)
Upcoming ASL Class Schedule & Registration
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Locations:
AURORA: TBA
CHICAGO/NORTHSIDE: Deaf Communication by Innovation, 3711 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago
CHICAGO/SOUTHSIDE: Chicago Police Department, 63rd Street, Chicago FOREST PARK:
Progress Center for Independent Living, 7521 Madison Street, Forest Park
Registration Deadline: Please look below for each class deadline.
PICK ONE (or more) SECTION BELOW (please also let us know if you could attend another day if your preferred day class is cancelled due to insufficient participants. Each class will need at least 6 registrants in order for the class to proceed.)
LEVEL 1 (Unit 1-3) - 2 hour class, once a week for 6 weeks / total of 12 hours of instruction: This is an introductory level class for students with little or no knowledge of ASL.
Mondays: Jan. 30 - Mar. 5, 2012 - 6 pm to 8 pm - CHICAGO/NORTHSIDE (Deadline: 1/23/12)
Tuesdays: Jan. 31 - Mar. 6, 2012 - 6 pm to 8 pm - FOREST PARK (Deadline: 1/24/12)
Wednesdays: Feb. 1 - Mar. 7, 2012 - 6 pm to 8 pm - CHICAGO/SOUTHSIDE (Deadline: 1/25/12)
TBA: Late Jan. - Early Mar., 2012 - 6 pm to 8 pm - AURORA (Deadline: 1/24/12)
LEVEL 2 (Unit 4-7.1) - 2 hour class, once a week for 8 weeks / total of 16 hours of instruction:
For students who have completed the Level 1 class or who have some previous knowledge of ASL & have been approved by an instructor to skip Level 1.
N/A (contact us for evalutation/placement)
LEVEL 3 (Unit 7.2-10.4) - 2 hour class, once a week for 8 weeks / total of 16 hours of instruction:
For students who have completed the Level 2 class
For students who have completed the Level 2 class.
LEVEL 4 (Unit 10.5-13) - 2 hour class, once a week for 8 weeks / total of 16 hours of instruction:
For students who have completed the Level 3 class
For students who have completed the Level 3 class.
LEVEL 5 (Unit 14-16) - 2 hour class, once a week for 8 weeks / total of 16 hours of instruction:
For students who have completed the Level 4 class
For students who have completed the Level 4 class.
Tuition Fee: $95 (For all classes in one Level) *Optional: $65 for the ASL at Work textbook & DVD (highly recommended and used for all class levels - original price $80)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Schedule subject to change. You will be notified a week prior to class of
any change.
