ASDC News
January 2020
Monthly Sign Videos
New Series for 2020
In 2019, our ASL Weekend teachers made Sign of the Month videos for your family to enjoy. This year our videos are designed to boost your child's literacy skills! Each "Story of the Month" video will feature an ASL translation of a favorite children's book. Your first video is coming soon - watch your inbox!
ASL Weekend
2-Day Workshop
Resolved to take your ASL skills to the next level? Our ASL Weekend workshop will jumpstart your progress and boost your skills. Join us in:
  • Maryland in January
  • Tennessee in April
  • Massachusetts in May
  • New York in June
Get Your SignOn!
SignOn with ASDC is a virtual platform that lets you practice ASL online, in real time, with a Deaf person. SignOn gives you personalized ASL conversation practice from the comfort of your own home.

Try it free! Join ASDC for just $35 and get five free sessions of SignOn with your membership.
Help with Hearing Aid Management
If you have a young child who wears a behind-the-ear hearing aid, you may be eligible to participate in a 6-week eHealth program designed to help you gain confidence in managing your child’s hearing aids. This program is part of a university research project.
Education Summit
This free summit at Gallaudet is for administrators and professionals in deaf education and special education.

High school students are welcome to attend the concurrent youth summit. All presentations are in ASL and English.
Call for Auditions
Disney is looking for Disney, Marvel, Pixar, & Star Wars fans for a new show called Quizney. It's a new game show with larger than life physical challenges and trivia-based games.

Put together a team of four and apply online. Your team can be made up of friends and family, ages 9 and up. At least one adult needs to in the group. 
December Donors
Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to these generous individuals, families, and organizations for their support.
Organizations
  • CPAPG Social Media Team
(Chuck Kabat)
  • Network for Good
  • Ring of Seventeen Industries
  • 3 Play Media, Boston

In Memory of Jane Struebing
  • Dana Fennell
  • Ellida Blauvelt
  • Jim & Retha Sellers
  • Sharon Tucker

In Memory of Jordan Holly
  • Kate Shanks

In Honor of Anthony M.
  • Kristen Fescoe

In Honor of Camille Barth
  • John Barth

In Honor of the Geldreich Family
  • Chastity Staples

In Honor of Raelene
  • Abigail Sichmeller
Individuals
  • Aidan Zuzenak
  • Alissa Taylor
  • Anne Land
  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous
  • Barbara Lincoln
  • Emily Lovingfoss
  • Geri Rios
  • Gerry Gray Family
  • J. Merkle
  • Jacqueline Mendelsohn Levine
  • Jeff Bravin
  • Jerry Morrison
  • Louise Cate
  • Maleni Chaitoo
  • Matthew Hall
  • Melissa Alfano
  • Mike & Sue Childers
  • Morgan Miller
  • Phillips Family
  • Rachael Beck
  • Taylor Steinberg
  • William D. Harrington
Join ASDC
As an ASDC member, you get:
  • free sessions of SignOn
  • free Described and Captioned Media Program membership
  • eligibility for scholarships for ASL Weekends and other events
  • and more!
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