The Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center (DHHC) will offer an American Sign Language (ASL) Level 1 class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Cape Coral Caring Center in Cape Coral.<\/p>\n
The Tuesday classes will begin Sept. 29, and the Thursday classes will begin Oct. 1.<\/p>\n
Both options are a five-week course.<\/p>\n
Open to the public, the classes are designed for individuals with no prior signing experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cLearning American Sign Language opens your world,\u201d said DHHC Executive Director Amy Turner said. \u201cASL can be a valuable communication resource for people living with hearing loss, while also helping families, friends and communities build stronger connections.\u201d<\/p>\n
The course is $75 for the public, free for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, and discounted for immediate family members.<\/p>\n
Classes are also offered at locations in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and Port Charlotte.<\/p>\n
ASL instruction is offered in five levels. All materials are included and participants receive a certificate of accomplishment upon completion. Those who register for all five at once receive a reduced rate.<\/p>\n