ASDC News
July 2020
Online Classes
SIGNING WITH BABIES


4-PART ASL CLASS
Starts the first week of August.



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Sponsored by RIT/NTID ¨& Sorensen Relay.
Clear Face Masks
for ASDC Members
We still have clear face masks! They are washable and don’t fog up. Right now, they are available to ASDC members only.

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Webinar
Partners is Preparedness 2020
Justice for Developmental Disabilities During COVID-19 & Other Disasters

  • Panel discussion
  • Friday, July 31
  • 2-4 pm PST
ASL Story Spotlight
Hug by Jez Alborough
This month's ASL Story Spotlight is about the book Hug . This book has just one written word, but when this sweet mother and daughter share this picture book with us through American Sign Language, the story comes to life!

Themes include: family, love, comfort, empathy, and belonging. For ages 2+
Kids ASL Dictionary
Free online through 8/31
Gallaudet University Press is making their English-ASL video dictionary for kids available free online through August 31 . The dictionary is a companion to  The Gallaudet Children’s Dictionary of American Sign Language  and until now, has only been available on DVD with the purchase of the hardcover book. Enjoy this great resource!
Sponsor Highlight
Sorenson Video Relay Services
Sorenson Video Relay Services (SVRS) has been a long-time sponsor of ASDC programs such as ASL Weekends and our online classes. SVRS has been the leading provider of video relay services for the deaf and hard of hearing for more than 15 years. Sorensen has programs designed for use at work and home and recently released Wavello , a program that lets you see everyone in your video relay calls.
June Donors
Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to these generous individuals, families, and organizations for their support.
In Memory of Bea Schaufele 
Pamela Smith

In Memory of Charles Yeckley
Amy Tipton 

Memory of Flor Hernandez 
Robert Rosella

In honor of Nishiamiya
Jacob Bealles
Brian Edwards

In Honor of Karter! 
Karter McCoy


Individuals
  • Albert Roth
  • Amy Reiss 
  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous
  • Deb Korhonen 
  • Donna Sailer
  • Loretta Small 
  • Michele Westfall
  • Sarah Grist 
  • Sean Patrick Kersten
  • Sue Bube 

Organizations
  • Language First 
  • Moglia Family Foundation
  • Best Buy Giving Program
  • Network for Good
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