ASL Bridge / DMV Whether you're Deaf, HoH, an interpreter, or an ASL student we welcome all levels of signers to come join us for an evening of ASL socializing and practice. This event occurs on the first and third Sundays of each month, in the heart of Fairfax County at Wegman's (corner of Route […]
ASL Bridge / DMV Whether you're Deaf, HoH, an interpreter, an ASL student, or just want to learn American Sign Language (ASL), we welcome all levels of signers to come join us for an evening of ASL socializing and practice. This event occurs on the first and third Sundays of each month, in the heart […]
April 8, 1864 -- Charter signed by United States President Abraham Lincoln authorizing the Board of Directors of Gallaudet University to grant college degrees to deaf students. Dr. Edward Miner Gallaudet and Amos Kendall were the co-founders of Gallaudet University.
ASL Bridge / DMV ASL HangOut is a safe fun social All levels D/deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing signers, ASL students, ASL interpreter. Hosted by Daniel Berke and his friends Jeremy, Andrew, Nathaniel. and Josh There's always a great mix of people and good conversations We will be meeting at the Tysons Corner Food Court […]
ASL (American Sign Language) OPEN MIC PRESENTS: On this night, American sign language users and viewers from all corners of life will come
Byron Benton Burnes - Born April 13, 1904, in Batavia, IA. Died August 25, 1999; his last home address site: Martinez, CA.Taught many years at California School for the Deaf. Elected the 16th president of the National Association of the Deaf and remained president from 1946 to 1964, the longest presidential tenure so far.
ASL Bridge / DMV Join our ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt! All ASL users and learners are welcome. Brunches are alternately held at two restaurants in Greenbelt, both in the same town plaza. ODD WEEKS: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays, we meet at Cedars of Lebanon, 103 Centerway. EVEN WEEKS: 2nd and 4th Sundays, […]
April 15, 1817 -- Establishment of the first permanent public school in the Western Hemisphere for deaf students, now known as American School for the Deaf, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Laurent Clerc, Dr. Mason Fitch Cogswell and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet were the school co-founders.
ASL Bridge / DMV Biweekly silent supper is at Silver Diner. All levels welcome, but please know the ASL alphabet. We will try to sit outside on the patio
Promoting Deaf Culture and ASL: One of the primary goals is to celebrate and promote Deaf culture and ASL. By hosting trivia in ASL, the organization supports the use and recognition of ASL as a rich, fully-fledged language and an integral part of Deaf culture. Creating Inclusive Social Opportunities: These events provide inclusive social settings […]
Erastus “Deaf” Smith - Born April 19, 1787, near Poughkeepsie, NY. Died November 30, 1837; last home address site: Richmond, TX.Chief scout and spy for a Texas army; Texas’s folk hero. He helped Texas get independence from Mexico. One county in Texas was named "Deaf Smith" after him.
ASL Bridge / DMV Join our ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt! All ASL users and learners are welcome. Brunches are alternately held at two restaurants in Greenbelt, both in the same town plaza. ODD WEEKS: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays, we meet at Cedars of Lebanon, 103 Centerway. EVEN WEEKS: 2nd and 4th Sundays, […]
