Friday, January 16, 2009 - Family Learning Social from 6 to 8pm at Chick Fil A, 12600 West Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33323 Click here for more info!

Saturday, February 7, 2009-Deaf Bilingual Coalition: "Sign from the Start…Success for a Lifetime"-  "The Deaf Bilingual Coalition promotes the basic human right of all Deaf infants and young children to have access to language and cognitive development through American Sign Language."  Founded in July 2007, come and learn more about this organization and their mission.

Saturday, March 7, 2009-Activities You Can Do to Enrich Your Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child's Life      Join in the fun as you roll up your creative sleeves to construct activities to use with your child in order to promote social and academic success!  This is a "make- it/take- it" workshop!

Saturday, April 4, 2009- Understanding Your Child's IFSP/IEP:  What is important for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students?     Learn the components of an Individualized Education Plan or Individualized Family Service Plan. Understand how to become an active participant in your child's IEP or IFSP team.  Join an expert in the field discuss how to become a better advocate for your child.

Friday, May 8, 2009 - ASL Comedy Tour: Evening with Keith Wann Come and enjoy a night of storytelling and CODA-DEAF Culture. Laugh with Keith as he takes you on a hilarious "visual" journey to describe his childhood experiences. Come learn about the Deaf and Hearing Worlds and how they often clash with the help of a mischievous child of deaf adult. Born hearing to Deaf parents (CODA), Keith grew up living in both the hearing and Deaf worlds, and has been able to create unique perspectives on the ways of both worlds. This has evolved into a one-man show, "Watching Two Worlds Collide", which takes a humorous and almost shocking look at both worlds. Click here for advance tickets. (scroll to bottom of page)

Saturday, May 9, 2009-Peter Cook: Storytelling and Poetry  Peter Cook is an internationally reputed Deaf performing artist whose works incorporate American Sign Language, pantomime, storytelling, acting, and movement.  Come join us for an exciting performance and interactive workshop on ASL storytelling and poetry!

Saturday, May 30, 2009 - End-of-Year Celebration for Families at Alliance for Families with Deaf Children Family Literacy Academy,  11am to 3pm, Seminole Park, 6600 SW 16th Street,  Plantation.  The Alliance for Families with Deaf Children will enjoy a festive year-end party to close out this academic year. They’ll enjoy refreshments, a BBQ, face painting, storytelling, crafts, and fun activities and receive a care package from sponsors including Pearson which has donated books for each of the families.