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 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

October 2022 ASLPP Questions (Practice ahead or just show up to discuss the following):

Topic: Family
1. Is there a name given often in your family?
2. How many Nephews/Nieces do you have?
3. Is the family you were raised in a ‘blended family’?
4. Have you researched your family on one of the dna sites?
5. If yes to #4, did you find any surprises?
6. Does your extended family gather for holidays?
7. Have you ever attended a family reunion?
8. Do you have Aunts/Uncles and do you get to see them often?
9. How many cousins do you have?
10. Do you spend Winter Holidays with your family?