We will be having ASL socials on March 31 & April 28 and we would love it if you could come! They will be from 7pm-9pm at the Tim Hortons at 144 Franktown Road in Carleton Place. Arrive when you can, and leave when you have to. These will be fun, informal evenings where weContinue reading “Join us for a Free ASL Social”
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Queer ASL for LGBTQ & Allies: March 20, March 27, and April 3
Come on out and learn sign language! This intro class is for anyone who prefers an inclusive and welcoming space – you don’t have to be LGBTQ+ to attend. Join 2-Spirit Deaf Instructor Sarina Elliott to learn American Sign Language and Deaf culture. This immersion class will be taught entirely in ASL, so be preparedContinue reading “Queer ASL for LGBTQ & Allies: March 20, March 27, and April 3”
Sign Language for Babies March 24-May 5
Registration is now open for the next Sign Language for Babies group class. This class is for ages 0-2 years, and will run on Friday mornings from 10:30am-11:30am at the Carleton Place Public Library. Cost is $120 per family. Topics include everyday routines, fingerspelling, emotions, playtime, fingerplays, animals, bathroom routines, counting, the great outdoors, stopContinue reading “Sign Language for Babies March 24-May 5”
Join Us for an ASL Social Night in Carleton Place
We will be having an ASL social on February 24, 2023 and we would love it if you could come! It will be from 7pm-9pm at the Tim Hortons at 144 Franktown Road in Carleton Place. Arrive when you can, and leave when you have to. This will be a fun, informal evening where weContinue reading “Join Us for an ASL Social Night in Carleton Place”
Now Accepting Applications for Deaf Storyteller
Black Bear Healing Home is pleased to announce that we are hiring an independent contractor to work as our Deaf Storyteller in Ottawa. Please see below for more info. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us. To apply you can email Lisa a video introducing yourself. We welcome all applicants. PriorityContinue reading “Now Accepting Applications for Deaf Storyteller”
Group Classes at the Carleton Place Public Library
Earlier this spring, Lisa had the pleasure of running a sign language for babies course for the Carleton Place Public Library. For 5 weeks, she met with a group of parents and their babies on Zoom for 45 minutes. Using books, games, and songs, Lisa taught the group how to get started using ASL withContinue reading “Group Classes at the Carleton Place Public Library”
Sign Language for Littles Online Workshop
This class is now being taught quarterly. To register for the next class, head on over to the Birthsmarter website. Join Lisa and Simone Edwards-Forde on January 16th for this one-hour interactive class on using ASL to boost communication in the first two years of life.
Free Fingerspelled Alphabet Poster
Black Bear Healing Home’s fingerspelled alphabet poster is now available here on our website for free! You are welcome to print this image and use it. If you need a PDF version which is sized to print on normal computer paper, please email Lisa at Lisa@blackbearhealinghome.com Printed versions of this poster are given out toContinue reading “Free Fingerspelled Alphabet Poster”
Sign Language for Babies Course Now Available
Learn how to teach your baby sign language. Online from the comfort of anywhere – including your own home! In person classes are also available locally. Lisa uses games, books, and songs to teach you everything you need to know to start signing with your baby. This course is offered on a sliding scale ofContinue reading “Sign Language for Babies Course Now Available”
Black Bear Healing Home Signing for Babies 