ASL Practice Place

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 31 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 December 2022 (Practice ahead or just show up to discuss the following)

Topic: Looking Forward

1. Do you have any general goals for 2023?
2. Do you plan to continue attending the Practice Place? (or any other ASL online group?
3. Do you have an idea about a vacation in 2023?
4. Have you thought of any classes you would like to take?
5. Are you interested in any Entertainment events (Concerts, plays…)?
6. Have you any ‘Self-Help’/‘Do it Yourself’ ideas for 2023?
7. Are you interested in any local Festivals happening next year?
8. Is there something you want to learn to do better next year?
9. What subjects would you like to sign about in ASLPP next year?
10. What are you hopeful to have happen next year?