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For Parents & Families With Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Educating parents & families of the different resources available is one of the important goals of Outreach Services. Families that are better informed can make better decisions for their deaf and hard of hearing children.
Year Round Opportunities
ASL Classes
Vincennes University on the ISD Campus saves a few seats for parents to take classes. Here is a list of upcoming classes for parents:
Spring 2011 Course Offerings
January 10 - May 6, 2011
ASL 1 Monday and Wednesday 1-3:30 p.m.
ASL 1 Monday and Wednesday 5-7:30 p.m.
American Deaf Culture Friday 9-11:50 a.m.
American Deaf Culture Thursday 5-7:50 p.m.
Contact Ann Reifel, ASL Chair at Areifel@vinu.edu or call 317.923.2305
Play Groups for Infants & Toddlers
- F.L.I.P. (Families Learning In Play) Families and children learning language together through play, story time, and other activities. Themes are chosen based on everyday routines and experiences as requested by families. Outreach Early Intervention Specialists coordinate FLIP and invite experts who are highly qualified in spoken language, listening skill development and American Sign Language. FLIP is for deaf and hard of hearing children ages birth to five and their families/caretakers.
- L.E.A.P. (Language Enrichment And Play) is a bilingual (American Sign Language & English) program. This program is for deaf and hard of hearing children ages 18 months to 3 years. Our goal is to provide a nurturing and safe environment where toddlers can acquire language while engaging in play. Children acquire language skills through participation in a language-rich, play facilitated environment with opportunities for both languages, American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English.
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| For more information about Play Groups please reference the Outreach Services Resource Manual |
Opportunities Throughout the Year
Indiana Resource links
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