Signing for Everyday Living (SFEL)
Free Basic Sign Language Classes sponsored by United Way of Pasco County
Whether you are experiencing hearing loss, have a loved one who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing, work with the public, or want to learn a valuable new skill, our Signing for Everyday Living (SFEL) program is for you.
Learning sign language opens the door to stronger communication, greater confidence, and meaningful relationships.
✔ FREE Community Classes
✔ Beginner Friendly
✔ No Experience Required
✔ Classes Customized for Groups & Businesses
Sign up today and discover a new way to communicate!
Why Learn Sign Language?
Hearing loss affects millions of people and can happen at any age.
It may result from:
- Aging
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease or stroke
- Certain medications
- Head injuries
- Viruses or infections
- Exposure to loud noise
Learning sign language gives you another way to communicate when hearing becomes difficult.
Don’t Let Hearing Loss Lead to Isolation.
Untreated hearing loss can impact much more than your ears.
It may contribute to:
- Feeling isolated from family and friends
- Depression and anxiety
- Reduced confidence
- Difficulty participating in conversations
- Memory and concentration challenges
- Increased risk of cognitive decline
Learning communication strategies and basic sign language can help you stay socially connected and maintain your independence.
Our Program Helps You
Participants learn practical skills to improve everyday communication.
You’ll learn how to:
Communicate more effectively
Advocate for your hearing needs
Stay involved with family and friends
Build confidence in social situations
Reduce feelings of isolation
Support loved ones experiencing hearing loss
Keep your mind active through lifelong learning
We also provide educational handouts and interactive and virtual classroom activities so you can practice what you learn.
What You’ll Learn
Our beginner-friendly classes include:
- Alphabet
- Numbers
- Money
- Food & Dining
- Clothing
- Hygiene
- Household Items
- Colors
- Days of the Week & Time
- WH Questions (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How)
- ↔ Opposites
- Everyday Conversations
- And much more!
Participants practice real-life situations to build confidence using sign language.
Perfect For
Our classes are ideal for:
- Adults experiencing hearing loss
- Family members
- Friends and caregivers
- Businesses
- Healthcare professionals
- Teachers and school staff
- Government agencies
- Community organizations
- Anyone interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL)
Customized Training Available
We also provide customized training for:
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Businesses
- Healthcare providers
- Schools
- Government agencies
- Community organizations
Training can be tailored to meet your organization’s communication needs.
Organizations We’ve Served
We have proudly provided training for:
- Libraries
- Elderly Nutrition Centers
- CARES Centers
- Hope Ranch
- PLACE Programs
- Homeschool Groups
- Pasco County Clerk of the Court
- Guardian ad Litem Staff
- Nursing Students
- United States Postal Service
- Pasco County Sheriff’s Office
- Florida Highway Patrol
- And many more throughout our community!
Thanks to United Way of Pasco County
This program is made possible through the generous support of United Way of Pasco County.
There is NO COST to participants.
By participating in Signing for Everyday Living, you’re joining hundreds of community members who have gained valuable communication skills and learned to build stronger connections with those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Ready to Get Started?
Join OUR FREE Signing for Everyday Living Classes!
Call us today to register or learn about upcoming classes.
Email us for more information.
Fill out the form below for In Person or Virtual Classes
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