Grade level: Grade 2 through College and above--students will be grouped by age to ensure relevant content.

This workshop introduces the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) including some early signs and grammar for conversational use. This workshop is designed for individuals with no or minimal sign language skills to develop basic skills in use of ASL and early knowledge of Deaf culture. Emphasis is upon acquisition of comprehension, production and interactional skills. ASL will be taught within contexts and related to general surroundings and everyday life experiences.