Grit City Deaf Socials

05/30/2026

Learn ASL in Tacoma!

🌟 Ready to dive into the world of ASL? Join this American Sign Language Class in Tacoma for a fun and immersive six-week course in person! 🎉 Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, this class is designed for YOU.

Learn essential vocabulary, the alphabet, numbers, and even the art of facial expressions! ✨ By the end, you'll feel confident communicating with native signers and have a deeper appreciation for Deaf culture.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your skills and connect with others. Let’s Sign together! 🖤🤍

https://visuallyspeaking.corsizio.com/event/6a022ec6609670070ce53af9

ID: A flyer is advertising for an ASL (American Sign Language) Basics Class at The Center at Norpoint, which is part of Metro Parks Tacoma. The flyer features a photo of a building at the center with trees around it. Information on the flyer includes:

ASL Basics CLASS
6 weeks
$135
Deaf-Led

Starts June 22
6 PM

There is also a logo for The Center at Norpoint, Parks, and the Visually Speaking 5 handshape logo in lower right corner.

Image description provided with Be My Eyes.

05/13/2026

HSDC's Parent-Infant Program Deaf Panel is this Saturday! The registration closes this Thursday, May 14 at 11:59 PM!

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/NbEjRMd9LM

Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
HSDC - 1st Floor Conference Room
1625 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

Our meaningful Panelists will discuss what it's like to be Deaf or DeafBlind, barriers they've encountered and navigated, and ways families can support and advocate for children early in their development.

The Moderator: Phelan Conheady- Deaf, Deaf Interpreter & Social Work Student

Our Panelists:
Grace- Deaf, Product and Design Engineer

Karen- Deaf, DeafBlind Interpreter and E.C.E. Mentor

Sheilyn- Deaf, Highschool ASL Teacher

Jennifer- K-5 General Education & Deaf Counselor

Oliver- Deaf, Middle and Highschool Paraeducator

Debra- DeafBlind, DeafBlind Braille Teacher, Mentor, and DeafBlind Consultant

Loni- DeafBlind, Artist and Private ASL Tutor

Interpretation: ASL and English Interpreted

ID: A Dark and Light Blue gradient flyer titled "Parent Infant Program Deaf Panel." The flyer has photos with seven Deaf and DeafBlind panelists including one Deaf Moderator collaged side by side with information about each. It entails their Name, Identity, and Career Focus. In addition on the bottom right there is the dark blue HSDC Logonext to a QR code registration link. On the bottom left has the matching symbol for the information about the event Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026. Location: HSDC- 1st Floor Conference Room- 1625 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. The last line has the symbol for Interpreting- ASL/English Interpreted.

05/07/2026

Sharing from Sertoma Deaf Picnic:

My DHH kids say that this is the most important field trip of the school year. Awesome event for socio-emotional connections and meeting new and old DHH peers!!

Families/schools- please RSVP by May 15th to Merri at [email protected]. See flyer for more information!

05/01/2026

04/24/2026

Coming up in June!

04/24/2026

04/24/2026

Mark Your Calendar!
HSDC Parent–Infant Program Deaf Panel
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:30 AM–12:00 PM
HSDC – 1st Floor Conference Room
1625 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

Join us for a meaningful panel featuring Deaf and DeafBlind adults who will generously share their lived experiences. Panelists will discuss what it’s like to be Deaf or DeafBlind, barriers they’ve encountered and navigated, and ways families can support and advocate for children early in development.

The Moderator: Phelan Conheady- Deaf, Deaf Interpreter & Social Work Student

Our Panelists:
Grace- Deaf, Product and Design Engineer

Karen- Deaf, DeafBlind Interpreter and E.C.E. Mentor

Sheilyn- Deaf, High School ASL Teacher

Jennifer- Deaf, DHH Counselor at Madrona K-8 School

Oliver- Deaf, Middle and High School Paraeducator

Debra- DeafBlind, DeafBlind Braille Teacher, Mentor, and DeafBlind Consultant

Loni- DeafBlind, Artist and Private ASL Tutor

Interpretation: ASL and English Interpreted

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XBDW8Uckw0-RYmVlpP4S-e8n7fbvleFMrofITSRcenJUQUQ0WEhNWkM2QUFXNjhPMzJSQ1VLUkUyMS4u&route=shorturl

ID: A Dark and Light Blue gradient flyer titled “Parent Infant Program Deaf Panel.” The flyer has photos with seven Deaf and DeafBlind panelist including one Deaf Moderator collaged side by side with information about each. It entails their Name, Identity, and Career Focus. In addition on the bottom right there is the dark Blue H.S.D.C. Logo next to a QR Code registration link. On the bottom left has the correlating symbol for information about Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026. Location: H.S.D.C. 1st Floor Conference room- 1625 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. The last line has the symbol for Interpreting- ASL/English Interpreted.

04/16/2026

Coming up on April 25th!!! See you there!

04/16/2026

The ASL for the LGBTQ+ Community course is more than just an online ASL Basics course... Taught by Deafqueer instructor, Thorne Davis (they/he), this course is a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals to learn the ASL language and connect with the signing Q***r community. 🏳️‍🌈

✅ By the end of this course, you will learn how to:

👉 Fingerspell
👉 Ask questions
👉 Learn about facial expressions and Deaf Culture
👉 Communicate in a respectful and inclusive way

🫶 Enroll today to start the journey to becoming a proficient ASL user and a supportive member of the Deaf /DeafBlind/DeafDisabled/Hard of Hearing LGBTQ+ community!

Register now!
https://visuallyspeaking.corsizio.com/event/69bcc5c88381d602104abcb6

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ID: The flyer has a dark background with a colorful rainbow illustration in the center. Text on the flyer reads:

“ASL BASICS
ONLINE CLASS
FOR THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY
STARTS MAY 6"

The flyer also features the Visually Speaking 5 handshape logo at the top.

Image description provided with Be My Eyes.

01/27/2026

We had an amazing turnout at Happy Duo last Saturday!!!!
See you all on February 28th!!!