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”
Category Archives: Carleton Place
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”
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BBHH Gift Certificates Now Available
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new gift certificates. These gift cards can be used towards any of our services, including our prenatal ASL workshop and our sign language for babies classes. For a complete description of our services, click here. These gift certificates make great baby shower gifts. They can beContinue reading “BBHH Gift Certificates Now Available”
Free Sign Language for babies Course in Carleton Place
Reduce frustration and jump-start communication! Join Lisa in Carleton Place at Under Pressure Coffee House and teach your baby how to sign. October 29 and November 5, 12, and 19 from 10:15 am to 11 am. Registration required. Email Lisa@BlackBearHealingHome.com to register or with questions
Client Testimonial
Lisa provided ASL services to a home daycare provider. Check out these kind words from Carolyn: How many ASL teachers does it take to teach a Newfie ASL? One, if her name is Lisa Garrett, this girl had the patience of a saint, she is the kindest, most patient person I have ever met. MyContinue reading “Client Testimonial”
Announcing Baby Sign Language Classes
Black Bear Healing Home is pleased to announce that Lisa is now a certified instructor with My Smart Hands. She will be teaching ASL classes to babies and their caregivers throughout Lanark County. The first session of classes will be held in Carleton Place. Stay tuned for dates. Check out this video to see a signing babyContinue reading “Announcing Baby Sign Language Classes”
Signing with Little People!
This picture is from the CROW playgroup held at the arena in Carleton Place. You can read more about Black Bear Healing Home’s involvement with Children’s Resources on Wheels (CROW)’s free playgroup here. Lisa is no longer attending all of the Thursday morning playgroups. However, if you are a Deaf parent or caregiver and / or youContinue reading “Signing with Little People!”
Sign and Swing! on July 30
On Saturday, July 30 Black Bear Healing Home will be hosting the next free session of Sign and Swing! from 6pm-7pm at The Yellow Park in Carleton Place (intersection of Bridge Street and Thomas Street). ASL Circle Time will begin at 6:15pm. We’ll start by reading Growing Vegetable Soup, written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert. We’llContinue reading “Sign and Swing! on July 30”
Sign and Swing! on July 23
On Saturday, July 23 Black Bear Healing Home will be hosting the next free session of Sign and Swing! from 6pm-7pm at The Yellow Park in Carleton Place (intersection of Bridge Street and Thomas Street). ASL Circle Time will begin at 6:15pm. We’ll start by reading Milk and Cookies, a story about a young bearContinue reading “Sign and Swing! on July 23”
Black Bear Healing Home Signing for Babies 