By becoming a member of ASDC, you gain more than just access to a community. You enter a space where relationships are fostered, where learning opportunities are created not just for yourself but for others as well.
As a member, you gain valuable resources that aid in advocating for optimal learning tools and experiences for your child. Your membership empowers you as a parent or professional, enabling you to advocate effectively. Moreover, your participation opens doors to shaping a more accessible world for language-rich communities.
Together, as a collective force, we have the power to create a language-rich environment for our children.
Our 2023 Program Highlights
ONLINE CLASSES
ONLINE CLASSES for SPANISH SPEAKERS
FAMILY & PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES
HOURS OF INSTRUCTION
HOURS OF INSTRUCTION FOR SPANISH SPEAKERE
TOTAL $$ SCHOLARSHIPS & DISCOUNTS GIVEN
PARTICIPANTS
PARTICIPANTS IN ASL CLASSES SPANISH SPEAKERS
FAMILIES & EDUCATORS WHO USED OUR ASL STORIES DIRECTORY
MEMBER BENEFITS
Unlock Discounts on ASDC Online Classes, Webinars, Workshops, and More
SignOn | Friends Like Me
With SignOn, you can practice ASL with a Deaf ambassador in real time and choose your conversation topics. Or with Friends Like Me, your child can chat weekly with other deaf kids their age. Every member gets five FREE sessions to use for either program.
Upcoming Event Discounts
ASDC members receive members-only pricing on registrations for annual Family Conferences, Educational Workshops, and other events as they are planned.
ASL Weekend
ASDC’s ASL Weekend is a unique two-day workshop for parents, professionals, and anyone interested in learning American Sign Language. It is a fun, interactive weekend full of activities and discussions that will give you in-depth support as you learn and master ASL.
ASL Weekends are held in various parts of the country.
myASLTech Discount
Your ASDC membership qualifies you to the large group members discount with IDRT. Your annual subscription to myASLTech is just $10/month!
Online Classes and Webinars
Members receive discounts on all ASDC Online Classes and Webinars. Online events include:
– Special event webinars that are FREE to members only
– Four-week courses are held in beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL
– Monthly webinars are held and led by Deaf mentors and experts in various fields or topics
– Spanish ASL classes are held throughout the year
Described and Captioned Media Program
ASDC members receive full access to DCMP’s library of thousands of educational videos that have captions (for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers) or audio descriptions (for visually impaired viewers). Captions and audio descriptions are available in English and Spanish.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
All members will receive discounts for ASDC online classes, webinars, in-person workshops, and so much more. Additional benefits based on the level of membership are highlighted below.
INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY
$35/year
- Includes 6 persons living in the same house
- Discounted Access to all Membership Benefits
- Early Bird Event Registration Discounts
- Five Free SignOn or Friends Like Me Sessions
SCHOOL (K-12)
$300/Year
- Listing w/link on ASDC website
- One feature article about your organization per year
- Free advertising for upcoming events, news, or programs on our social media channels, in our newsletter, and blog
- Families with enrolled students receive discounted memberships
MEET OUR CURRENT ASDC SCHOOL MEMBERS
COLLEGIATE
$500/YEAR
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Listing w/link on ASDC website
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One feature article about your organization per year
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Free advertising for upcoming events, news, or programs on our social media channels, in our newsletter, and blog.
ORGANIZATIONS
$300 NonProfit
$500 ForProfit
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Listing w/link on ASDC website
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One feature article about your organization per year
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Free advertising for upcoming events, news, or programs on our social media channels, in our newsletter, and blog
MEET OUR CURRENT ORGANIZATION MEMBERS
Join ASDC. #GiveASL.
Conference, event, and program sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact our Executive Director Cheri Dowling for more information.
