The Madison American Sign Language Meetup

"hi, my name is kristi, i have been pratcing asl for several years and would like to learn more. i have a few friends that are hard of hearing and would like to be able to comunicate better with them."

"Hi, I'm Joanna and I just joined up. I've been wanting to learn ASL for some time now but finding somewhere in the area proved a bit of a challenge. I will sadly miss the meeting on the 11th because I'll..."

"Hi. My name's Joanna and I've always been interested in ASL. I don't currently no anyone with hearing impairment, but I've worked retail and have had deaf customers. I'd really love to learn more and be able to communicate with more people. "

"I posted a new poll regarding what you guys want to get out of the meetup. Please take the time to post your responses. Thanks! dianne"

"Welcome Donna! We are so glad to have you!"

"Hi. My name is Donna and I just met my sister Jane who my Mother gave up for adoption 50 years ago and she is deaf. I would like to learn sign language to communicate with her."

"Hey guys! I have done a little research on ASL study books. Laurel recommended "Master ASL" (thanks Laurel!) which goes for about $100 on Amazon. My sis-in-law recommended "Signing..."

"Hi, we have a new baby girl who was diagnosed as severly hearing impaired, and now our 2 year old has been diagnosed with mild/moderate loss. We want to learn ASL and incorporate it into our family life for the benefit of our children."

"Hello I am Rickey, I am Deaf and been teach sign langauge for almost 20 yrs. I am vice presdient of Huntsville Regional Interpreter for the Deaf and President of Huntsville Chapter Associate for the Deaf. "

"Announcing a new meeting for The Madison American Sign Language Meetup! What: Our First Meeting When: Monday, April 28, 6:30 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should come: We..."

"Great idea! I practice with my kids a lot but signing with a 3 year old and an adult are a little different. :)"

"Hey Dianne! Yes, nice meeting you also! Thanks so much for letting me know about the group. I'm so looking forward to learning more ASL and I think it would be great if some of us could get together periodically and practice. What do you think? Renee"

"It was great to meet you today Renee!! I am glad you were able to come to the ASL class"

"Hey everyone! I'm Renee from Huntsville. I'm a social worker and would like very much to learn to sign. Glad to find this group and hope to meet everyone soon."

"Hi. I'm Laurel, my family is planning a move to the H'ville/Madison area very soon from FL. I'm a nationally certified interpreter, fluent in ASL & Signed Eng. I'm hoping to teach w/a university but I may end up interpreting. Hope to meet you!"

"Hey guys, I found out today that there is a FREE ASL class being offered at the West Huntsville Church of Christ on Sundays at 4pm. Last Sunday was their first meeting and they learned the alphabet..."

"Hi Dianne, Thank you for starting this group. I look forward to meeting and learning ASL as well. I can't wait to get started :)"

"Welcome Valerie! So glad to have you in this group! I know we will have a great time learning ASL together"

"Hello! I have been interested in learning ASL since I was a kid. I'm hoping to meet others with an interest in learning or teaching ASL. "

"Please contact me if you are interested in leading sign language meetup or class for the rest of us."

"Hello! I am Dianne and my goal is to become more proficient in ASL. There seems to be a lot of interest in ASL in this area but I have yet to find a group of people to sign with. This meetup will be..."