Home page

QUICK LAUNCH

 

Meet the Deaf Community

  1. Learn American Sign Language

    2. Most ASL classes have Deaf instructors. Your instructor can help you get involved in local Deaf events. To find an American Sign Language class near you look in the phone book or search online to contact local agencies, such as:

    For more information about learning ASL, please visit the
    Deaf Linx Sign Language page.

  2. Go to Deaf Events

    3. Find out about the Deaf Club and Deaf events in your area. There most likely are silent dinners, picnics, sporting events, and other Deaf social gatherings that you may attend.

    • Train Go Sorry Deaf To-do List
      Notices, announcements, and Deaf events
    • DeafMall Events Calendar
      The latest about Deaf events from New York, San Diego, Dallas, Seattle, Arizona, Chicago, Tampa Bay, New Jersey, Oregon, Georgia, Rochester NY, Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, San Francisco, Los Angeles Area, Ventura County CA, and more.
    • Silent News Events Calendar
      Deaf events listed by state
    • Info to Go Events Calendar
      This list includes professional conferences, symposiums, exhibits, and day-long programs about education, or celebrating Deaf culture or designed to sensitize the general community to deaf and hard of hearing people.
    • Deaf Conventions and Conferences
      Valuable conferences for the networking and socialization opportunities afforded as well as the information provided
    • Deaf Culture Around the World
      International Deaf websites

  3. Learn about Deaf Culture

    4. Reading about the experiences and perspectives of Deaf people is extremely informative. Take a look at these resources:

  4. Volunteer in Schools

    5. A fun way to interact with Deaf people and learn more sign language is to volunteer in schools with deaf children. Call your school district office to find local public school deaf programs. Ask to meet teachers, interpreters, and other professionals who work with deaf children.
    Also, try to visit your state school for the deaf. Often this is where you will find the best opportunities for workshops and special events.

    Also, try to visit your state school for the deaf. Often this is where you will find the best opportunities for workshops and special events.

GOOD LUCK!

The original deaflinx.com site was written and authored by Amy Frasu. Deaf Linx is now run by Ericka Wiggins. Here are the Facebook and Twitter pages for Deaf Linx.

Top Deaf Resources