An Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture

Hi everyone,

The Public Health Interest Group is excited to invite you to ''''An
Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture.'''' This event
will be happening May 9 from 5 to 7pm in the lounge. Please see below for
more details.

If you'd like to attend, please RSVP so that we know how many people to
expect. Food will be provided.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEpDajZRQ1FwUjZZSjRzaWtMbVJZYlE6MQ

We'll also send out another email closer to the event.

Hope to see you there!
Laura & Allison
PHIG Co-Chairs 2010/2011


What: An Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture

When: May 9, 2011 at 5pm

Where: Tupper Lounge

What: The two-hour session will cover the signed alphabet, fingerspelling
and basic vocabulary. Signs and sentences useful in a medical context will
be introduced. Students will also learn about Deaf culture, exploring
values, social dynamics and perspectives of the Deaf community.

Who: The instructor, Diane Falvey, has been an American Sign Language
(ASL) teacher and advocate since 1981, working in Toronto,
Halifax-Dartmouth and throughout the Maritimes. She has taught all levels
of ASL and given presentations on Deaf culture to government employees,
police agencies, library staff, parents of Deaf children, high school
students and numerous other groups. In addition to various other
employment and advocacy positions, she is a former director of the
Canadian Association for the Deaf - N.S. and serves on the board of the
Deaf Advocacy Association of N.S.