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Coffee Conversations: Deaf Awareness & ASL Exploration

Want to learn more about Deaf culture and explore American Sign Language? Enjoy a warm drink while we cover everything from getting someone's attention, navigating situations without an interpreter, and ways to build your own ASL knowledge! Let's chat over coffee!

In this program, participants will have opportunities to:

  • Meet and learn from Educational Support Specialists - Deaf Mentors/American Sign Language
  • Participate in discussions in an environment fostering community and inclusivity.
  • Gain new insights to better help support learners who are Deaf/hard of hearing.

Program Details

  • Session 1: Deaf Culture 101
  • Session 2: Help! How do I communicate without an interpreter?
  • Session 3: Exploring ASL
  • Session 4: Misconceptions about Deaf people
  • Session 5: Exploring ASL: Resources for continued learning

Please note: Each topic will be presented as a live virtual session or available as a recording. Sign up and join us live for what you can and take in the rest as it fits your schedule! Recordings will be available after the program has ended and can be accessed for 2 months. 


  • Language: ASL with English interpretation
  • Dates: Thursdays (May 8, 15, 22, 29 & June 5)
  • Times:
    • 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. (AST) / 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. (NST)
    • or 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. (AST) / 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. (NST)
  • Program Length: 5 Sessions
  • Facilitators:
    • Education Support Specialists - Deaf Mentor
      • Chrissy MacNeil
      • Mutaz Aayash
      • Harry Purney
      • Meg Stewart
    • Education Support Specialist- ASL
      • Frank O-Sullivan
      • Symara Bonner
      • Cher Homersham
      • Holly Green

Program Registration