WPS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

Transitioning from a family-centered early intervention program to preschool can be an exciting time for children who are deafblind and their families, with lots of changes. Find out what’s involved and how educators, specialists, and the family can collaborate to help ensure a smooth transition. Visit "Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool"—one of our newly updated "Info Topics" pages. https://www.nationaldb.org/info-center/educational-practices/early-intervention-to-preschool/

Beginner ASL Class

Ready to start learning ASL in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment? Join our FREE Beginner ASL Class with Deaf-led instruction and support in both English and Spanish!

✨ Mondays | 7:00–8:30pm EST
✨ Starting June 15
✨ Different topic each week
✨ Open to all ages and backgrounds
✨ Virtual on Zoom

Topics include:
✅ Describing Yourself
✅ Places & Locations
✅ Animals & Favorites
✅ Hobbies

Whether you’re learning for family, work, community, or personal growth, this class is a great place to begin building communication skills and connection.

Learn more and enroll: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/summer-beginner-asl-classes

Here are a variety of 4 week, online, ASL classes that start mid-June.

☀️ ASDC Summer Programs are here! ☀️
Register here: https://linktr.ee/asdc_summer

Join us this summer for Deaf-led, virtual programs for children, teens, adults, families, and community members! Whether you’re learning ASL for the first time, building intermediate skills, joining storytelling and cultural workshops, or exploring our permit/drivers education class, there is something for everyone.

✨ Pay what you can
✨ Suggested donation: $5 per class
✨ Classes begin the week of June 15
✨ Open to all ages and experience levels

Programs include:
🌎 Travel the World
🎭 ASL Drama & Storytelling
📚 Basic English, Basic ASL
🚗 Permit Class
🤟 Beginner & Intermediate Adult ASL
👧🧒 Kids ASL Classes by age group

All classes are virtual, community-centered, and designed to build connection, language access, and confidence in ASL.

Register now and share with your community! 💙

Have you ever wanted to know more about Deaf history? If so, check out this webinar later today.

Join us for an engaging introduction to Deaf history and culture! 🌟

The American Society for Deaf Children is hosting “Deaf History 101,” a workshop presented in ASL with interpretation provided in English and Spanish. Participants will explore important moments, influential figures, and major movements that have shaped Deaf history and culture in the United States. 🇺🇸🤟

📅 Saturday, May 23
👨‍👩‍👧 Families attend FREE
💼 Professionals: $20 without CEUs | $30 with 0.15 CEUs
🗣 Presented in ASL
🌎 Interpreted in English & Spanish

Whether you are a family member, interpreter, educator, student, or community member, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn more about the Deaf community and its rich history.

Register today https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/deaf-history--101!

A good tip for requesting an interpreter!

Tip of the day when requesting an ASL interpreter for medical appointments:

Ask for an “in person ASL interpreter” - not a “live interpreter.”

As technology continues to evolve, many hearing staff automatically interpret the word “live” as virtual services like Zoom or VRI (Video Remote Interpreting).

After working in healthcare for years, I’ve started noticing this pattern more and more. I even caught myself using the word “live” as a patient. Once I changed my wording and specifically requested an “in person interpreter,” interpreters started physically showing up more often for me and for others as well. I’ve asked around locally and they responded with the same thing.

The wording matters.

As a Deaf community, we need to continue advocating, educating, and pushing together for true language access. In person interpreters provide the best opportunity for full and direct communication access, and we should not have to fight so hard for it.

Happy last day of school, Wichita! 🥳

Start your summer off right by signing up for the Summer Reading Program! Visit any Wichita Public Library location to pick up a reading log and calendar of events to get started.

Unearth a Story with us! 🦖🔎

Things to do with the children this summer

Summer Reading Bingo is back! We're teamed up with Love of Character to host the annual reading challenge. We have bingo cards for PreK-2nd grade, 3rd-6th grade, 7th-12th grade, and adults, so everyone in your family can participate! Bingo cards will be available to pick up at either Watermark or Love of Character on May 31st. The challenge runs through August 31st, and completed cards must be turned in to Watermark by 3pm on August 31st to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing!

More info or download a copy from our website at the link in our bio or at https://watermarkbooks.com/summer-reading-bingo-2026

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Hi! We are planning to offer a sign language class this summer. It will be from 12:30-1:15 at Chisholm Life Skills Center. We just need your help deciding which day of the week would work the best for you.
If you are interested, please fill out this survey.
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Thanks!

ASL summer 2026 class availability Hi, if we have a five-week summer ASL (sign language) class, it will be at Chisholm Life Skills - 2515 E Osie St, Wichita, KS 67211, from 12:30-1:15. We just need to decide on a day of the week. The class would be the weeks of June 8th-July 9th (we don't have school July 2nd which is a Thursday).