Niagara University ASL

So proud of alumna Nicole!

Congratulations to RSD staff member Nicole Sommer, our Social-Emotional Learning Specialist, on earning her Master of Social Work degree from Gallaudet University!

We are proud of Nicole’s dedication to supporting the social-emotional growth and well-being of our students, and we celebrate this incredible accomplishment with her. Way to go, Nicole!

Thanks Bella!

Today’s Senior Spotlight is Bella Kelley!
Hometown: Clarence, NY
Major: Secondary Mathematics Education
Minor: American Sign Language and Deaf Studies
Courses Tutored: ASL 100, ASL 200, ASL 202
What I will miss most: I will miss being able to see all of my tutees’ amazing growth over the course of one semester.
Plans after graduation: I plan on hopefully getting a job as a math teacher at a middle or high school in the area.
What Bella’s students say: “She gave me tips and different ways to remember the words.” Thank you, Bella!

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Big news! We just expanded virtual American Sign Language to select stores in 21 additional cities. 🎉

Customers can access ASL by scanning a QR code in included Spectrum stores using a smartphone or tablet. This connects them to an interpreter who will facilitate real-time conversations with store specialists. For more info and to find store addresses, visit spectrum.net/support/accessibility/asl-pilot-program-deaf

Don’t see your city? More locations are rolling out soon. Stick around for the latest. Sorenson

Have you ever drawn something in ASL? Check out drawing!

The BPO held their annual concert at St. Mary's School for the Deaf. The school tradition is now in its 36th year.

back again for something new 🤭 happy wicked day! 🩷💚 #wicked #asl #elphaba #glinda #wickedforgood #jimmyfallon #americansignlanguage

We're expanding our Deaf Culture Awareness Weekend and welcoming some new partners! Join us on October 11th and 12th when we will have ASL interpreters on site to interpret our presentations and, new this year, behind-the scenes-tours and story times!

We are even running a special reciprocity rate with Seneca Park Zoo for October. Save $5 OFF Aquarium admission when you show your receipt from a visit to Seneca Park Zoo during the month of October.

We are excited to once again be partnering with People Inc. as well as welcoming new partnerships with the zoo, RIT/NTID, and Rochester School for the Deaf.

Learn More HERE: https://aquariumofniagara.org/experiences/deaf-awareness-weekend/