Program Description
Event Details
Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with with American Sign Language instructor, Kandy Bergquist, will co-host ASL Practice Place every third Thursday of the month on Zoom!
Bergquist has been studying ASL for over 30 years. She worked as an interpreter in school systems including special needs children, in programs for special needs adults, and privately with adults. Additionally, she worked with the deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) as an interpreter, classroom aid, and Speech Pathologist. Bergquist received specialized training in graduate school for working with the D/HH population and currently teaches ASL and Signed English at Southwestern Oregon Community College.
Program is for those who wish to practice their ASL conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign in ASL as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s sign!
This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their ASL conversational skills. Register for this virtual program @ https://bit.ly/3m6j2WG
ASLPP Questions for May 2025 (Practice ahead or just show up to discuss the following)
Topic: Directions
1. How to get from your home to the library.
2. How to make your favorite snack.
3. How to get to the grocery store.
4. How to do your favorite hobby.
5. How to get to the Post Office from your home.
6. How to make coffee (or your favorite morning beverage).
7. How to get ready for Practice Place.
8. How to get your mail.
9. How to get to your favorite restaurant.
10. How to get to your most used form of transportation (car, bus...).
