Event Description:

*This is an in-person workshop in Rochester NY*

This workshop will introduce library and cultural heritage staff to visual communication and basic library related sign language. Participants will learn a variety of things including: basic tips in communicating with Deaf patrons, simple signs related to the library, strategies to make your library more Deaf friendly and resources to help participants continue their sign language and Deaf culture education. The workshop includes group instruction, demonstrations, and activities.

Through this interactive workshop, participants will:

Understand the nuances of communicating visually
Recall methods to make a library more Deaf/HH friendly
Recognize and practice basic sign language vocabulary words
Presenter: Miranda Stefano is a librarian, technologist, and bibliophile. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland iSchool and RIT School of Print Media. She enjoys sharing knowledge with others and is always looking for new opportunities to do so. Her passions are information literacy, primary sources, technology, and sign language.

Free to RRLC & ESLN Members. This is an in-person workshop.

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for 3 hours of CE credit.

We are committed to offering inclusive, diverse, and equitable services to all of our members. To request specific accommodations, please contact RRLC at least five business days ahead of the program you’d like accommodations for.

RRLC Registration & Program Attendance Policies

If you have any questions, please contact Tina Broomfield.

If the class reaches capacity and you are still interested in attending, please reach out to join the waiting list.

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