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Hands United Immigration Services

LXCL:1.6 CEUs

Full 8 weeks - early bird

LXCL:Sponsor a Deaf student's seat for either permit classes or citizenship classes

Sponsor a Deaf Student

Full 8 weeks

LXCL:Sponsor a Spanish-speaking immigrant family's seat in our 8 week ASL classes in Spanish

Sponsor a Spanish-speaking Immigrant Family

LXCL:0.2 CEUs per individual language. Purchase as many of these tickets as needed for the languages you want.

Individual language

LXCL:Sponsor a once-a-month class that occur in Tigrinya &amp; Amharic, Somali &amp; Arabic, and Haitian Creole. These classes are virtual, 1 hour, led by Deaf culturally-matched language models with spoken language interpretation

Sponsor a Multilingual ASL Class

Around the World: Latin American Sign Languages &amp; Deaf Cultures 1.6 CEUs pending confirmation from instructors Dates: Saturdays, January 9 &ndash; February 27, 2027 (8 weeks) Time: 10:00 AM &ndash; 12:00 PM PST Location: Zoom Language of Instruction: ASL (accessible to both Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing participants) Registration &amp; PricingEarly bird (through Nov 30)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$100 - non-member</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$90 - member</li></ul>Regular (after Nov 30)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$120 - non-member</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$108 - member</li></ul>**NOTE: If you can&#39;t attend live, you will still be able to watch the recordings async and get the CEUs** Workshop DescriptionThis 8-week workshop series introduces participants to sign languages and Deaf cultures from across Latin America and the Caribbean. Designed for interpreters, Deaf professionals, and community members working with multilingual Deaf populations, the series provides exposure to how Deaf communities communicate across the region and how cultural context shapes language use and interaction. Each week focuses on a different country and sign language, including Mexican Sign Language (LSM), Colombian Sign Language (LSC), Cuban Sign Language, Costa Rican Sign Language (LESCO), Dominican Sign Language, Brazilian Sign Language (Libras), and Puerto Rican Sign Language, plus New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) as a preview of our next round, Around the World - Oceana. Using a structured visual format and interactive instruction, participants will learn foundational vocabulary, cultural norms, communication styles, and key distinctions between these sign languages and between native sign languages and broader international signing systems. The series also explores how interpreters and professionals can better support Deaf individuals from Latin American and Caribbean backgrounds, including Deaf immigrants and their families living in the United States. Designed for professionals and community allies who work with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, this workshop helps participants build confidence in cross-cultural communication and deepen their understanding of Latin American Deaf communities. This series focuses on exposure, awareness, and professional development and is not intended to provide full fluency in any one sign language. Weekly ScheduleThe first two weeks are confirmed; the remaining dates will be announced.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Jan 9, Mexican Sign Language, LSM, Karen Macias</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Jan 16, Colombian Sign Language, LSC, Andres Ricardo Sanchez Morales</li></ul>Educational ObjectivesBy the end of the workshop series, participants will be able to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Identify key differences between multiple Latin American sign languages and explain how sign languages vary across countries and cultures in the region.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Recognize cultural norms and Deaf community practices in Latin American and Caribbean countries that affect communication, interaction, and interpretation.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Demonstrate basic familiarity with introductory vocabulary and common expressions from multiple Latin American sign languages.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Apply strategies for working more effectively with Deaf individuals from Latin America and the Caribbean, including immigrants and their families, in professional and community settings.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Increase confidence in cross-linguistic communication and develop greater cultural awareness when engaging with Latin American Deaf communities.</li></ul>Who Should AttendThis workshop series is designed for professionals and community members who work with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals across multilingual and multicultural settings, especially with Latin American and Caribbean communities. Participants may include:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Interpreters, including trilingual (Spanish&ndash;English&ndash;ASL) interpreters</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Multilingual signers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Educators and school personnel</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Social workers and case managers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Healthcare providers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community organizers and nonprofit staff</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Professionals working with Deaf immigrant communities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Students preparing to work in related fields</li></ul>The workshop is taught in American Sign Language (ASL) and is open to both Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing participants. FacilitatorsThis workshop series features Deaf instructors from across Latin America and the Caribbean, each bringing lived experience, cultural knowledge, and native or primary fluency in their country&rsquo;s sign language. Each instructor will introduce participants to Deaf culture in their country, explain important cultural norms, and teach foundational signs and everyday vocabulary from their language. Instructors:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Karen Macias &ndash; Mexican Sign Language (LSM)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Andres Ricardo Sanchez Morales &ndash; Colombian Sign Language (LSC)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Haydee G (pending confirmation) &ndash; Cuban Sign Language</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kattia Arguello Orellana (pending confirmation) &ndash; Costa Rican Sign Language (LESCO)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">TBA &ndash; Dominican Republic Sign Language</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">TBA &ndash; Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Zoe Rodriguez (Pending confirmation) &ndash; Puerto Rican Sign Language</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">TBA &ndash; New Zealand Sign Language - NZSL</li></ul>Add-on: Async Around the World Sign Languages &ndash; Get 7 more sign languages (Russian, Colombian, Filipino, Kenyan, Korean, Pakistani, and British) in 14 hours of recorded, Deaf-led material for 1.4 CEUs. Live-class registrants save 20% through Nov 30 ($80) or 10% after ($90). CEU InformationSign Language Studios (SLS) is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 1.6 CEUs at the Little/None Content Knowledge Level. Participants may also attend individual sessions for 0.2 CEUs per session.Async is available as well. Refund / Cancellation PolicyRefunds are available for cancellations made at least 3 days before the first workshop date. Accessibility and InclusionRequests for reasonable accommodations will be honored whenever possible. Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect and inclusion and does not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Around the World: Latin American Sign Languages &amp; Deaf Cultures 1.6 CEUs pending confirmation from instructors Dates: Saturdays, January 9 – February 27, 2027 (8 weeks) Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST Location: Zoom Language of Instruction: ASL (accessible to both Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing participants) Registration &amp; PricingEarly bird (through Nov 30)<ul><li>$100 - non-member</li><li>$90 - member</li></ul>Regular (after Nov 30)<ul><li>$120 - non-member</li><li>$108 - member</li></ul>**NOTE: If you can't attend live, you will still be able to watch the recordings async and get the CEUs** Workshop DescriptionThis 8-week workshop series introduces participants to sign languages and Deaf cultures from across Latin America and the Caribbean. Designed for interpreters, Deaf professionals, and community members working with multilingual Deaf populations, the series provides exposure to how Deaf communities communicate across the region and how cultural context shapes language use and interaction. Each week focuses on a different country and sign language, including Mexican Sign Language (LSM), Colombian Sign Language (LSC), Cuban Sign Language, Costa Rican Sign Language (LESCO), Dominican Sign Language, Brazilian Sign Language (Libras), and Puerto Rican Sign Language, plus New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) as a preview of our next round, Around the World - Oceana. Using a structured visual format and interactive instruction, participants will learn foundational vocabulary, cultural norms, communication styles, and key distinctions between these sign languages and between native sign languages and broader international signing systems. The series also explores how interpreters and professionals can better support Deaf individuals from Latin American and Caribbean backgrounds, including Deaf immigrants and their families living in the United States. Designed for professionals and community allies who work with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, this workshop helps participants build confidence in cross-cultural communication and deepen their understanding of Latin American Deaf communities. This series focuses on exposure, awareness, and professional development and is not intended to provide full fluency in any one sign language. Weekly ScheduleThe first two weeks are confirmed; the remaining dates will be announced.<ul><li>Jan 9, Mexican Sign Language, LSM, Karen Macias</li><li>Jan 16, Colombian Sign Language, LSC, Andres Ricardo Sanchez Morales</li></ul>Educational ObjectivesBy the end of the workshop series, participants will be able to:<ul><li>Identify key differences between multiple Latin American sign languages and explain how sign languages vary across countries and cultures in the region.</li><li>Recognize cultural norms and Deaf community practices in Latin American and Caribbean countries that affect communication, interaction, and interpretation.</li><li>Demonstrate basic familiarity with introductory vocabulary and common expressions from multiple Latin American sign languages.</li><li>Apply strategies for working more effectively with Deaf individuals from Latin America and the Caribbean, including immigrants and their families, in professional and community settings.</li><li>Increase confidence in cross-linguistic communication and develop greater cultural awareness when engaging with Latin American Deaf communities.</li></ul>Who Should AttendThis workshop series is designed for professionals and community members who work with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals across multilingual and multicultural settings, especially with Latin American and Caribbean communities. Participants may include:<ul><li>Interpreters, including trilingual (Spanish–English–ASL) interpreters</li><li>Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals</li><li>Multilingual signers</li><li>Educators and school personnel</li><li>Social workers and case managers</li><li>Healthcare providers</li><li>Community organizers and nonprofit staff</li><li>Professionals working with Deaf immigrant communities</li><li>Students preparing to work in related fields</li></ul>The workshop is taught in American Sign Language (ASL) and is open to both Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing participants. FacilitatorsThis workshop series features Deaf instructors from across Latin America and the Caribbean, each bringing lived experience, cultural knowledge, and native or primary fluency in their country’s sign language. Each instructor will introduce participants to Deaf culture in their country, explain important cultural norms, and teach foundational signs and everyday vocabulary from their language. Instructors:<ul><li>Karen Macias – Mexican Sign Language (LSM)</li><li>Andres Ricardo Sanchez Morales – Colombian Sign Language (LSC)</li><li>Haydee G (pending confirmation) – Cuban Sign Language</li><li>Kattia Arguello Orellana (pending confirmation) – Costa Rican Sign Language (LESCO)</li><li>TBA – Dominican Republic Sign Language</li><li>TBA – Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS)</li><li>Zoe Rodriguez (Pending confirmation) – Puerto Rican Sign Language</li><li>TBA – New Zealand Sign Language - NZSL</li></ul>Add-on: Async Around the World Sign Languages – Get 7 more sign languages (Russian, Colombian, Filipino, Kenyan, Korean, Pakistani, and British) in 14 hours of recorded, Deaf-led material for 1.4 CEUs. Live-class registrants save 20% through Nov 30 ($80) or 10% after ($90). CEU InformationSign Language Studios (SLS) is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 1.6 CEUs at the Little/None Content Knowledge Level. Participants may also attend individual sessions for 0.2 CEUs per session.Async is available as well. Refund / Cancellation PolicyRefunds are available for cancellations made at least 3 days before the first workshop date. Accessibility and InclusionRequests for reasonable accommodations will be honored whenever possible. Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect and inclusion and does not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Hands United Immigration Services

Around the World - Latin America

Full 8 weeks - early bird

$100

Individual language

$20

Full 8 weeks

$120

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