Saltonstall Sign Language Series – Spring 2017
Perkins Adult Sign Language Classes for the Community and Staff
In collaboration with the Deafblind Program, the Spring 2017 Adult Sign Language Classes will begin January 30th 2017 and run for 10 weeks. Anyone age 16 or over may register.
Level One: Includes approximately 500 word vocabulary, introduction to fingerspelling, and development of basic sign language skills. It is a prerequisite for Level Two Class.
Level Two: Includes approximately an additional 500 word vocabulary, fluency & comfort with fingerspelling, numbers, expressive skills in communicating in sign and fingerspelling, and basic receptive comprehension skills using fingerspelling and sign language.
Classes are taught in Signed English and meet one session per week. Each class will be conducted by experienced Sign Language instructors and will be held in both the Grousbeck Center for Students and Technology and Howe Building at Perkins in Watertown.
A minimum of 10 registrations are required for a class to be held.
There is a limit to 25 seats per class.
The Upcoming Sign Language Schedule will include:
Level One: Monday night, 5:30 pm-7:30pm
Level One: Tuesday morning, 10am – 12:00pm
Level One: Wednesday night, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Level Two: Tuesday night, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Level Two: Wednesday morning, 10:00am-12:00pm
Registration is open until January 25th 2017
Fees: Community Participants: $125.00
Return with registration form and payment before January 25th 2017
Please make checks payable to Perkins School for the Blind.
Please Note: For inclement weather class cancellation call 617-972-7841. Classes cancelled due to weather or instructor illness will be made up by adding a class to the end of the course.
Refund Policy for Sign Language Classes:
● 100% before the first class ● 90% before the second class ● 50% before the third class
After the third class - no refund
Book required –“The Joy of Signing” by Lottie Riekehof
Registration Form
Saltonstall Sign Language Series – Spring 2017
Name: ______Daytime Phone: ______
Email Address: ______
Mailing Address: ______
*Sign up for one class:
___Level One: Monday night, 5:30 pm-7:30pm
___Level One: Tuesday morning, 10am – 12:00pm
___Level One: Wednesday afternoon, 3:30pm-5:30pm
___Level Two: Tuesday afternoon 5:30pm-7:30pm
___Level Two: Wednesday morning, 10:00am-12:00pm
*Book required –“The Joy of Signing” by Lottie Riekehof
(can be found online)
Please check one:
___ Perkins Staff (Program or Department) ______
___ Perkins Volunteer
___ Family of Perkins Student
___ Perkins Vocational Placement Staff (Work Site) ______
___ Community Member
Supervisor’s Approval (for Perkins Staff only) ______
To Register:
Please complete the form above and submit with payment of $125.00
via Mail or Drop Off to:
Perkins Training Center
Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Please make checks payable to Perkins School for the Blind.
Tel: 617-972-7841 ● Fax: 617-972-7209
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm