WPS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

09/24/2026

Online ASL classes

Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing — FREE Online ASL Classes - CLASSES ARE ALL NOW FULL, SORRY

Accessible Description for the Flyer

The flyer announces free online American Sign Language (ASL) classes for families and community members. Classes are taught by a Deaf instructor, and a voice interpreter will be provided.

There are five options for five weeks, with both daytime and evening classes:

Sundays, October 11–November 8, 2026 — 6:00–7:00 PM — Basic ASL

Tuesdays, October 13–November 10, 2026 — 9:30–10:30 AM — Basic ASL

Tuesdays, October 13–November 10, 2026 — 7:00–8:00 PM — Intermediate ASL; Basic ASL is a prerequisite

Wednesdays, October 14–November 11, 2026 — 11:00 AM–12:00 PM — Basic ASL

Wednesdays, October 14–November 11, 2026 — 2:00–3:00 PM — Basic ASL

Registration deadline: October 6, 2026 Email: [email protected] SORRY, ALL CLASSES ARE NOW FULL!


Orange sidebar: The right side of the flyer has a bright orange background with white text.

At the top, it says “ASL is FUN to learn!!”
It explains that ASL is important to the Deaf community because it provides an accessible language through which Deaf people can communicate and share their culture.
It asks, “Is ASL easy to learn?” and explains that basic ASL can be easy for hearing individuals to learn, while becoming fluent is challenging, similar to learning any language.
A section provides tips for how to best interact with Deaf individuals.
At the bottom are three white ASL hand illustrations representing the letters A, S, and L, spelling ASL.
The flyer ends with KCDHH logo and the message at bottom that reads:
“To Learn • Connect • Build Community”

09/06/2026

This looks like an amazing, free event. It is coming up in two weeks.

Growing Up Deaf Summit -

A free, online event for hearing parents raising deaf and hard-of-hearing children, running September 17–20. Twenty-one Deaf adults, parents, educators, and clinicians sat down for recorded conversations about what they’ve learned.

Every interview is captioned and transcribed.

https://growingupdeaf.com/

Checkout page for Growing Up Deaf Summit 2026 All-Access Pass.

09/06/2026

Here is an updated list of the rest of the ASL dinners for the year. There was a change to one of the locations that I wasn't aware of.

09/03/2026

Our free, in person, family/community sign language class is starting again soon! This year it will be on Thursdays from 5:00-5:45 at Caldwell Elementary, starting Sept. 17th.
The English, Spanish and Vietnamese flyers are attached.
No registration is needed.
The class will go until winter break.
If you need to miss a class occasionally, that is fine.
*Edited to clarify some information.

09/01/2026

House related ASL vocabulary cards with Spanish print!

¡Finalmente, la traducción al español de nuestro vocabulario de ASL para el hogar ya está aquí! Consíguelo GRATIS en language1st.org/translations/espanol

Finally, the Spanish translation of our ASL Vocabulary Around the House is here! Get yours for FREE at language1st.org/translations/espanol

09/01/2026

Here are the dates for the September ASL coffee chats at Milkfloat.

08/30/2026

The Kansas DeafBlind Project and Oklahoma DeafBlind Technical Assistance Program are partnering to offer a 6-week virtual ASL class. It will be Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 PM on Zoom, Oct. 15th-Nov.19th.

08/29/2026

The Described and Captioned Media Program has a new iOS app! Check it out.