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What is a silent weekend?

 

Silent Weekend is an opportunity for ASL learners to practice their communications skills in a safe and supportive environment.  When you come to this silent weekend you do not have to worry about forgetting a sign or going slowly.  Our experienced support staff are here to help you apply those skills in a semi real environment.  We will teach you, lead you, and encourage you to become the best you can be.  We have personally seen these weekends take a novice signer from fear to total immersion in the deaf world.  Don't miss the opportunity to enrich your life with this friendly, fun, and supportive experience.

Who are the Deaf Participants?

Mark McCrory Sr a teacher at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside for over 30 years.  He has taught ASL for 30 years as well at Mt. SAC, Irvine Valley College and Saddleback Community College.  He is an avid sports enthusiast. He loves the Angels, Lakers, Raiders and USC Football.   He enjoys playing texas hold-em and is active in the Deaf community.

Heather Arazi is a elementary school teacher at Anderson School in Manhattan Beach, She recieved her BA in Education from Gallaudet University, Masters in Special Education, and her Teaching Credential from CSUN.  She grew up in Iowa and has taught at the Iowa School for the Deaf.  She and her husband volunteer with The Gallaudet Discovery Group, an organization that promotes leadership opportunities for deaf youth in Russia.

Who are the Hearing Participants?

Dana Arazi has been involved in the Deaf Community for the past 15 years and recieved a B.A. in Interpreting/Linguistics from CSU Fresno and a M.A. in Linguistics from Gallaudet University.  He is a freelance Interpreter and holds RID CI, CT and NIC certifications. He recently completed his first marathon and is now in training for an Ironman triathalon.

Roy McCrory is a CODA and has been a professional interpreter for the past 15 years. He interprets in VRS, Education, Medical and Legal Settings.  He has a B.A. in History from UC Riverside and holds NAD IV and NIC certifications. He enjoys travel and recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Who is invited?.ASL students of all levels.

Rules of the weekend?
Communication in ASL, fingerspelling, mime, gesture  anything but your voice.  VOICES OFF!!!

November 13, 14, 15
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