West Virginia Hands & Voices

08/26/2026

Registration is now open for Oklahoma School for the Deaf's online ASL classes. They are open to everyone at no cost.

🎉 REGISTRATION IS OPEN TODAY! 🎉

Who’s ready to learn FREE online ASL classes through the Oklahoma School for the Deaf? The wait is over!

📚 Choose ASL 1, ASL 2, or BOTH
💻 Learn online from anywhere
⏰ Learn at your own pace
🚀 Begin your class immediately after registering!

📅 Registration: August 24–September 30

👉 Don’t wait—register today!

🔗 Register for FREE Online ASL Classes:
https://courses.osd.k12.ok.us

A special thank-you to the Oklahoma School for the Deaf Foundation for their generous support in making these FREE online ASL classes possible! 💚

08/26/2026

🐾 Happy International Dog Day! 🐾

If you’ve joined many of our Zoom events, you may recognize Christina’s sidekick, Bo, who occasionally pops in to say hi! 🐶

We’d love to see your furry friends, too! Share a photo of your family’s four-legged friend in the comments. 📸🐾

08/25/2026

We need YOU! 💙 We’re looking for volunteers to help make our 13th Annual Open House Picnic a welcoming and fun day for West Virginia families! Whether you can help with setup, activities, check-in, or cleanup, we’d love to have you join us.

📅 September 26 | 2–5 PM | Clarksburg, WV

Sign up to volunteer and be part of the fun!

Scan the QR Code or visit https://forms.gle/Q83YEa4ngCsUiv5M9

08/20/2026

Sharing some upcoming events offered by Dreamwave Advocates Movement Alliance of West Virginia

08/04/2026

Mark your calendars and join the fun!! 🗓️

08/04/2026

Today is the Day! There is still time to register and receive the Zoom link to join. Register by scanning the QR Code or visit https://forms.gle/tJAXFrX1hxLoxcUk9

07/23/2026

Sharing another Story Hour Opportunity being offered by Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

🐻 Join Us Tomorrow for ASL Story Hour at the Wood County Library! 📚🤟

Come enjoy the beloved story We’re Going on a Bear Hunt in American Sign Language! Families and children will learn signs from the story, participate in a fun, hands-on bear-themed craft, and enjoy an interactive afternoon together.

Everyone is welcome—whether you’re new to ASL or already signing. We can’t wait to see you there for stories, learning, and lots of fun! 🐻

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

07/22/2026

Join Us at Logan Public Library for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) Story Hour! 📖

Stories come to life through language! Join us for an afternoon of interactive storytelling, ASL, crafts, vocabulary building, and family fun.

🌟 Interactive Storytelling
🤟 Learn ASL Signs
🎨 Hands-On Crafts
💬 Build Vocabulary
❤️ Fun for the Whole Family

📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Logan Public Library

☎️ Registration is required. Contact the Logan Public Library to reserve your family's spot today!

07/16/2026

Check out what’s happening tomorrow Friday July 17th at the St. Albans Library! 📚🐻🤟

Come enjoy the beloved story We’re Going on a Bear Hunt in American Sign Language! Families and children will learn signs from the story, participate in a fun, hands-on bear-themed craft, and enjoy an interactive afternoon together.

Everyone is welcome—whether you’re new to ASL or already signing. We can’t wait to see you there for stories, learning, and lots of fun! 🐻

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

05/15/2026

If you are in the Romney area this weekend, stop by WVSDB for some outdoor fun! Christina will attending and doing crafts and setting up games for families to enjoy... Everyone is welcome... Check it out!

You’re invited to our May Deaf Social! 🤟

Come spend the afternoon connecting and enjoying community activities together.

📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 WVSDB/Hampshire County Pickleball Courts Romney, WV (Parking available behind Deaf Elementary)

Enjoy pickleball, co****le, crafts, refreshments, and door prizes, all in a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone.

We’re grateful for the support of:
💙 WVSDB Outreach
💙 WVSDB CAP
💙 WV Hands & Voices
💙 WV Deaf Service Center

Whether you’re fluent in ASL or just learning, we’d love to see you there! 🤩