Events & Store
Hands United offers community-centered events and professional trainings, and educational resources to support immigrant families with Deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Proceeds from paid events and store purchases directly fund free multilingual ASL resources, family programs, and accessibility initiatives.
Not sure where to start or have questions? Contact us and we’ll help you find the right program or service.
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Spanish Family ASL Classes — Starting April
An 8-week ASL course designed for immigrant families with Deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Focuses on strengthening communication at home and reducing language deprivation.
Language: ASL with spoken Spanish support
Format: Live on Zoom
Deaf Citizenship Classes — Starting in April
A 10-week online citizenship preparation course taught in American Sign Language. Participants will study U.S. civics, practice the naturalization interview, and prepare for the citizenship exam.
Length: 10 weeks
Schedule: Tuesdays or Thursdays
Format: Online (Zoom)
Cost: $50
Representing Deaf Immigrant Clients: Language Access and Legal Best Practices - April 28
A 90-minute virtual workshop for attorneys on effectively representing Deaf immigrant clients, covering language access, interpreter use, and practical strategies to support clear communication and due process.
Language: spoken English
Location: Zoom
Date: April 28
Time: 4-5:30pm PST
Understand Your Case: Know Your Next Step
A 3-part virtual workshop series designed for Deaf immigrants to better understand their immigration case, learn what happens next, and build confidence in checking their case status independently.
Language: ASL, LSM, and Latin American gestures
Location: Zoom
Dates: May 8, 15, and 22
Cost: $5 (all 3 sessions)
Workshops designed for interpreters, educators, and professionals working with Deaf and multilingual communities. Many events offer CEUs.
International Sign Language Level 1
An introductory course to International Sign Language (IS) Level 1, designed for interpreters and Deaf professionals who are fluent in ASL and want to develop foundational skills for cross-linguistic and international communication.
Instructor: Razaq Fakir
Length: 5 weeks
Schedule: Saturdays
Time: 9-11am PST
CEUs: 1.0
Cost: $75
International Sign Language Level 2
Build on your foundational skills in International Sign Language (IS) in this Level 2 course designed for interpreters and Deaf professionals who are already fluent in ASL. This course focuses on expanding vocabulary, improving cross-linguistic communication strategies, and developing confidence in international settings.
Instructor: Razaq Fakir
Length: 5 weeks
Schedule: Saturdays
Time: 8–10am PST
Start Date: May 9
CEUs: 1.0
Cost: $75
Nigerian Sign Language
A comprehensive course in Nigerian Sign Language (NSL), designed for interpreters and Deaf professionals who are fluent in ASL and want to expand their skills in cross-linguistic communication and engage with Deaf communities in Nigeria.
Instructor: Jaafaru Sadiq Adamu
Length: 10 weeks
Schedule: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
CEUs: 2.0
Cost: $150
Algebra 1 & 2 for Interpreters
An 8-week workshop designed to build a strong foundation in algebra using a visual, conceptual approach. Designed for interpreters and Deaf professionals working in educational settings.
Instructor: Celena Ponce
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Length: 8 weeks
Start Date: June 16
CEUs: 3.2
Cost: $225
Precalculus & Calculus for Interpreters
An 8-week workshop focused on understanding advanced math concepts including functions, limits, and rates of change using a visual and conceptual approach for interpreters.
Instructor: Celena Ponce
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays
Length: 8 weeks
Start Date: June 15
CEUs: 3.2
Cost: $225
Driver’s Permit Classes — Starting March 25
A 10-week driver education program taught fully in ASL to ensure Deaf students have equitable access to driver education and licensing.
Format: Live on Zoom
Length: 10 weeks
🚗 Enroll in Permit Classes
Register for our 10-week ASL driver education program and begin your path toward getting your permit.
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