Did you know that there is an online resource available for families who want to learn American Sign Language (ASL)? Through a partnership between the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) and the Signing Time Foundation, Sign It! is free for families who have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) and is three or …
On March 29, 2019 the CSC was invited to teach ASL to a group of seniors at Meheula Vista in Mililani to show residents how to greet and interact with a new deaf resident, Laura. Kupuna Klub president Kimyo and other members Tomi and Harriet, joined instructors Linda and Jeff Lambrecht in sharing their language and culture with residents. Laura …
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This month, the CSC started a new project that focuses on our keiki age birth to five. We hosted two Ohana Time events. The purpose of these events is for our young keiki and their families to learn through play. Play is essential, vital, critical, and fundamental to a keiki’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development (Butler, “Learning Through Play”). …
On February 4, 2019, the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) made this announcement regarding their new Deaf-Blind Specialist: Additional funding has been received from the federal government which was earmarked for the expansion of HKNC’s ability to address the gaps in services and strengthen options for the provision of services to individuals at the local level. Ten deaf-blind specialist (DBS) …
This class offers fun ASL lessons taught by an HSDB ASL Specialist. Participants will learn ASL and learn about deaf culture. The class is free to all. Just email loretta_finegan-nelson@notes.k12.hi.us or call her at 808-282-1094 text/voice.
Being prepared for any form of severe weather on islands like the Hawaiian Islands is essential. Hurricanes, while direct strikes are rare, pass by Hawaii frequently. It is the CSC’s goal to have a resource center that is clear, informative, and accessible to the members of the communities we serve. Visit the Hurricane Preparedness resource page
Ami Tsuji will use the award winning curriculum Staying Healthy: an English Learner’s Guide to Health Care and Healthy Living to enhance students’ understanding of health information, while at the same time improving their English language and literacy skills. The following topics will be covered: Health Care, Your Doctor, Medicines, Nutrition, Chronic Diseases, and Staying Healthy. Dates: Thursdays; February 8 – May …
The Comprehensive Service Center for People who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Deaf-Blind (CSC) will be closed for the Deaf Santa Event on December 14, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. We will open again from 1:30 to 4:30 PM. Meanwhile, we encourage you to join us at the Deaf Santa Event! Pearlridge Center Downtown 98-1005 Moanalua Rd.Aiea, HI 96701 In the …
The CSC Kupuna Klub cordially invites you to a Kupuna Kristmas!!! Potluck party at CSC! Please bring a potluck dish to share. There will be games, raffles, secret Santa, fun, food, and festivities! Date: Thursday, December 21st Time: 10 AM to 1 PM Location: CSC, 1953 S. Beretania St. Suite 5A, Honolulu, HI
Community ASL Class will provide you the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of American Sign Language in an interactive environment. Dates: November 11, 18, & 25, 2017. Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Location: University of Hawaii Maui College, Noi’i Building #201. Instructor: Gary Hall, Jr. Contact: ghalljr.csc@gmail.com. Cost: $20