North Central Ohio ESC Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing

09/15/2026

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06/12/2026

06/06/2026

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Five years ago DCMP developed its Pop-up Player and began creating American Sign Language interpretation for videos. This quickly gained the support of the Office of Special Education Programs and the interest of many of our friends, including Fred Rogers Productions and PBS, Xploration Station, Emily Calandrelli, Spiffy Pictures, Big Bad Boo, Learn Bright, and Headspinner Productions. Fast forward to 2026, and we've added ASL to over 3,200 educational videos. Videos with ASL have been viewed tens of millions of times by children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Support for ASL as a media accessibility feature continues to grow in mainstream acceptance, and we're just getting started!

https://dcmp.org/learn/711-major-upgrades-for-dcmps-asl-pop-up-player

05/26/2026

Summer ASL class opportunity!

Our Summer Virtual ASL Class is officially SOLD OUT, No worries, our IN-PERSON ASL CLASS is BACK!!!

The response has been wonderful, we are excited to see many people wanting to learn ASL and connect with the Deaf community. Because of the high demand, we are now opening IN-PERSON ASL CLASSES at DSC in Columbus!

If you missed the virtual class, don’t worry!
Join the virtual waitlist for cancellations
If enough people sign up, we may open another virtual ASL I class!

Why learn ASL? Oh, so many reasons!
Build communication access and inclusion.
Connect with Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in your community.
Strengthen communication skills and visual awareness.
Learn a valuable skill for work, education, healthcare, customer service, coaching, and everyday life.
Support equal access and Deaf culture.
It’s fun, interactive, and opens the door to a whole new community!
Whether you are learning for work, family, friendships, advocacy, or personal growth, ASL matters.

In-Person Classes Now Open

Image Description:
A bold promotional flyer for DSC’s Summer 2026 ASL Classes. Large black text on the left reads “DSC’S SUMMER 2026 ASL CLASSES” with bright blue text underneath saying “NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION.” Smaller text says, “Learn from Deaf Instructors. Real Language, Culture and Connection.”

A blue starburst graphic announces “NOW IN-PERSON CLASSES.” Below it are class details: “ASL I Mondays, 6pm to 8pm,” followed by the address “3981 Gramercy Street, Columbus, OH 43219.”

In the center, large blue and black text says “SIGN UP TODAY!” with the course cost listed as “$50.” Additional text says “8 week courses” and “classes begin 6/1/26.” A large blue QR code appears beneath the registration text with instructions to scan to sign up.

On the right side is a photo of a smiling instructor standing at the front of a classroom, raising one hand while teaching. Several students are seated facing the instructor. Behind the instructor, classroom boards reference ASL basics, Deaf culture, and communication tips. Blue curved graphic borders frame the classroom image. Contact information for questions appears at the bottom right with an email address for the ASL instructor.

05/06/2026

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𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙃𝙃 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮. 𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢.
𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵.

An 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 provides access to spoken content in real time. When a teacher lectures, when classmates discuss, when announcements are made, the interpreter bridges that communication so the student can participate.

A 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 works on scaffolding foundational language. For students who are still developing their primary language, whether ASL, spoken English, or a combination of modalities, the Language Facilitator supports developmental language through natural, age-appropriate interactions across the school day.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙮. Interpreting provides access to a student who already has a language base. 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦.

Both roles are valuable. Both serve students. And understanding when a student needs one, the other, or both is one of the most important decisions a DHH team can make together.

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀! provides both Educational Interpreters and Language Facilitators, and works alongside district teams to determine the right combination of support for each student.

𝘿𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙨?

04/16/2026

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Summer is right around the corner! Check out this opportunity.

02/27/2026

Looking for summer camps!
Check this out! !

Curious about camps or other learning adventures and experiences for your deaf or hard of hearing child and your family? Check out our page which lists camps and experiences across the U.S. on an interactive map, and provides additional resources for you!

02/08/2026

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Services Events Jump to events Classes Jump to classes Trainings Jump to trainings Consultation Services Jump to consultation services New training now available: “ASL at Home 101: How to Use ASL at Home”A self-paced Canvas training See “Trainings” below for more information.Classes:REGISTRA...

01/07/2026

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Join us for the vey first ASL Read Aloud of 2026! It's on Zoom and free to join!

📆 January 9th
🕛 7:30-8:30 pm ET
📖 Book titles and Zoom links at bit.ly/aslrasched