So you want to learn Sign Language?
ASL Classes 1 - 5
DHHC uses "Signing Naturally" curriculum, designed to introduce you to American Sign Language (ASL); to aid in communication with the deaf and hard of hearing community and educate those who may be losing their hearing.
Classes are $75.00 for a 5 week course. There are 5 ASL courses in all. You must be registered to attend a class. Please choose your class below and click to register. You may also purchase all 5 courses at once and receive a 10% discount over the course of the classes. Each course will receive a certificate of completion and ASL 5 will have a "graduation" to celebrate the completion of all 5 levels.
There is a 10% processing fee for refunds (refunds are only if you have not attended any classes). If you choose to pay by cash or check, you must come into the office and pay no later than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the first day of class.
There must be at least 4 paid students registered or the class will be scheduled for a later date. You will receive an email before the class begins.
This program is not designed to certify those who are interested in becoming sign language interpreters.
ASL Class Dates (updated 7/24/2023)
ASL Class (Discounted Rate for Family Members of Deaf & Hard of Hearing)
ASL Class (Discounted Rate for Family Members of Deaf & Hard of Hearing)
ASL Class (Discounted Rate for Family Members of Deaf & Hard of Hearing)
Click here to register for an ASL Class if you have a family member who is Deaf or hard of hearing. We will reach out and place you in your selected class.
ASL Class 1 (ZOOM ONLINE)
ASL Class (Discounted Rate for Family Members of Deaf & Hard of Hearing)
ASL Class (Discounted Rate for Family Members of Deaf & Hard of Hearing)
The Next ASL 1 (ZOOM ONLINE) Class Begins:
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Instructor: Laura Proudfoot
ASL Class 1 (Fort Myers)
ASL Class (Discounted Rate for Family Members of Deaf & Hard of Hearing)
ASL Class 1 (Fort Myers)
The Next ASL 1 (Fort Myers) Class Begins:
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
6pm - 7:15 pm
Instructor: Tim Decelles
ASL Class 2 (Fort Myers)
ASL Class 1 (Lehigh Acres - Evening)
ASL Class 1 (Fort Myers)
The Next ASL 2 (Fort Myers) Class Begins:
Thursday, September 21, 2023
6 pm - 7:30 pm
Instructor: Audrey Rodriguez
ASL Class 1 (Lehigh Acres - Evening)
ASL Class 1 (Lehigh Acres - Evening)
ASL Class 1 (Lehigh Acres - Evening)
The Next ASL 1 (in person class - Evening) Class Begins:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Instructor: Audrey Rodriguez
ASL Class 3(Fort Myers - Evening)
ASL Class 1 (Lehigh Acres - Evening)
ASL Class 1 (Lehigh Acres - Evening)
The Next ASL 3 (in person class - Evening) Class Begins:
Thursday, August 17, 2023
6:00pm - 7:30 pm
Instructor: Audrey Rodriguez
ASL Class 4 (Fort Myers - Evening)
Conversational ASL 2(Bonita Springs - Evening)
Conversational ASL 2(Bonita Springs - Evening)
The Next ASL 4 (in person class - Evening) Class Begins:
Thursday, September 28, 2023
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Instructor: Audrey Rodriguez
Conversational ASL 2(Bonita Springs - Evening)
Conversational ASL 2(Bonita Springs - Evening)
Conversational ASL 2(Bonita Springs - Evening)
PREREQUISITE - You must have successfully completed ASL levels 1-5 and Conversational ASL 1 to register for this class. Class Begins:
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Instructor: Audrey Rodriguez
ASL Class 5 (North Fort Myers/Tice - Daytime)
Conversational ASL 2(Bonita Springs - Evening)
ASL Class 5 (North Fort Myers/Tice - Daytime)
The Next ASL 5 (North Fort Myers/Tice ) Class Begins:
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Audrey Rodriguez
ASL Class 5 (Fort Myers)
ASL Family Class (Fort Myers)
ASL Class 5 (North Fort Myers/Tice - Daytime)
The Next ASL 5 (Fort Myers) Class Begins:
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Instructor: Laura Proudfoot
ASL Family Class (Fort Myers)
ASL Family Class (Fort Myers)
ASL Family Class (Fort Myers)
ASL Family Class:
Every Tuesday in Fort Myers!
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This FREE 10 week class is for families with deaf/HOH children. This class is designed to help parents learn enough basic ASL to understand their child's needs and to teach families about Deaf Culture. Siblings and other family members are encouraged to come as well. Children will be separated from their parents during the class and the children will focus on learning basic ASL, as well as playing games and learning to interact with their siblings through ASL. This class is free and occurs every Tuesday evening in 10 week segments throughout the school year.
Deaf Women's Group
ASL Family Class (Fort Myers)
ASL Family Class (Fort Myers)
Peer-Led Support Group (Ongoing):
Meets the 2nd Saturday of each Month
10:00 am - 12 noon
A Deaf Support Group for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Late-Deafened women. This peer-led support group creates a safe and encouraging space for improving mental health, connecting with others, and learning about Deaf Culture.
Crafts and food provided. An interpreter will be provided.
FREE to attend. Must register.