Moraine Valley Community College - ASL Interpreting Program

09/15/2026

09/11/2026

🐻🦁 Deaf Family Day at Lincoln Park Zoo is back! 🦒💜

Join Chicago Hearing Society for a fun, family-friendly morning created especially for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing youth and families!
Enjoy a Teddy Bear Vet Clinic, crafts, ASL storytelling, snacks, community, and FREE zoo parking!

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Hurvis Learning Center at Lincoln Park Zoo

🎟️ FREE registration — scan the QR code or visit the link on the flyer!
Bring the family, your favorite teddy bear, and get ready for a morning of connection, learning, and zoo-day fun! 🐻🤟

09/11/2026

⚾ Deaf Inclusive Night is almost here! Get ready for a special night at the ballpark with the Chicago Hearing Society and the Cubs! 💙❤️

We’re excited to share some special announcements for the game: Bobby Rawalji will perform the National Anthem in ASL, and Bridget Lemus will perform “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the 7th-inning stretch! 🤟⚾

The CHS special section is officially SOLD OUT, but tickets are still available for the game. Plus, join us for a pregame meetup in Gallagher Way before heading inside!
We can’t wait to celebrate Deaf community, accessibility, and Cubs baseball together! 🐻⚾

09/01/2026

📚✨ ASL READ ALOUD IS HAPPENING SOON ✨📚

Join Language First for a free virtual ASL Read Aloud on September 3, 2026, from 7:30–8:30 PM ET!

This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy stories in ASL and connect through the power of accessible, visual language. 💙📖

🗓️ Date: September 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30–8:30 PM ET
💻 Location: Zoom
💙 Cost: FREE

📌 Find the book schedule and Zoom link at: bit.ly/aslrasched

Share with families, educators, interpreters, and anyone who loves reading in ASL! 🤟📚

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A square promotional graphic for Language First advertising an “ASL Read Aloud” virtual event. At the top left is the Language First logo, featuring a blue hand-and-flame style symbol next to the words “LANGUAGE FIRST,” with “FIRST” in blue.Large, bold black text in the center-left reads: “ASL READ ALOUD.” Below the title, a bulleted list provides event details:

09/01/2026

Do you want to learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL)?

Enjoy free, virtual classes with the Oklahoma School for the Deaf Foundation (OSD).

Registration for fall classes, ASL Level 1 or ASL Level 2, is going on now through Sept. 30. Your self-paced class will begin as soon as you register.

The free online classes will provide:

- Learning at your own pace – anytime, anywhere

- A welcoming environment for all ages and skill levels

- Certified ASL instructors

These online classes are free and open to the public. Children may need an adult to help guide them and keep their attention.

Once registered, participants can watch each lesson and access the recordings anytime until Dec. 17.

To learn more, visit https://zurl.co/HrgQ8.

The last day to register for ASL classes with OSD is Sept. 30.

08/25/2026

Nominations are still being accepted for individuals interested in serving on the LEAD-K Advisory Council on Language Needs and Monitoring. The Council will support implementation of the LEAD-K Act by providing expertise and recommendations to help ensure equitable language acquisition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind children.

If you have relevant experience, expertise, or an interest in language development, or know someone who would be a great fit, please share this opportunity. To apply, complete the Boards and Commissions Member Recommendation Nomination Form and submit it to [email protected] and [email protected].

Deadline: Submit applications as soon as possible.

Nomination Form:https://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/12/documents/Forms/444093-20251-DYN.RE.pdf

08/25/2026

The Illinois Board of Interpreters would like your feedback to review the Illinois Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007 and its Administrative Rules for possible changes.

Feedback can be submitted through an online form, in American Sign Language (VP), or by voice call.

The Board will review the submitted feedback and develop proposed recommendations at its next meeting, scheduled for September 24-25, 2026. The meeting will be available for public viewing online via the Webex platform.

Visit Seeking Public Feedback for more information:
https://idhhc.illinois.gov/media/videos/interpreter-licensure-act-review.html

08/20/2026

Exciting career opportunity! The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission is hiring an Office Associate in Springfield.

This position provides high-level administrative and clerical support to the Director and professional staff. Responsibilities include reviewing invoices, performing specialized clerical functions, serving as the agency’s receptionist, and communicating through sign language with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, government officials, staff, and other stakeholders.

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Position: Full-time Office Associate
Salary: Anticipated starting salary of $4,144 per month, with a full range of $4,144–$5,429 per month, plus bilingual pay

Candidates must be able to keyboard accurately at 35 words per minute and communicate in American Sign Language at a colloquial skill level.

Apply by August 31: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Springfield-OFFICE-ASSOCIATE-IL-62701/1420148500/