5 reasons to learn sign language through Easterseals this summer

Ready to challenge yourself with a new language? Sure, German comes in handy around Oktoberfest, but American Sign Language is the one that can change lives – including yours – right off hand. (Pun intended!)

Thousands of Volusia and Flagler Counties residents are deaf or hearing-impaired in Volusia and Flagler Counties and, chances are, that includes someone you know or will interact with in your community. 

Here are five reasons to learn sign language through Easterseals of Northeast Central Florida this summer (classes begin July 23!): 

1. It’s not uncommon. American Sign Language is more widely used in the U.S. than Chinese, French, Vietnamese or Korean. Thus, it’s likely you’d be practicing with people you meet day in and out. 
2. It’s a helpful tool for communicating with the public. ASL-trained residents who work in service to the public may be able to better serve hearing-impaired individuals.
3. It improves personal communication, too. ASL-trained family members, friends and colleagues of hearing-impaired persons can put immediately actionable signing to use toward more effective communication.
4. Classes are inexpensive! $50 covers a nine-week session.
5. Classes are convenient! Meet beginning Monday, July 23, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the DeLand Family YMCA (761 E. International Speedway Blvd.), or meet beginning Thursday, July 26, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. at Easterseals in Daytona Beach (1219 Dunn Ave., Daytona Beach). All classes are taught by an ASL-certified instructor.

Register now; space is limited! Register online here or  call Shae, ASL instructor, at shaelo92@aol.com.

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