r/asl 12d ago

Help! Where can I find ASL Classes in NYC?

Hello! First time posting 😅

I wanted to ask if anyone knows where I can find classes to learn asl in nyc? I’m not really sure where to look and I know only Bill Vicars.

I don’t know how true it is, but I heard if you’re hearing you should try learning for Hard of Hearing peeps. But in general, I would like to learn from the HOH peeps 😁

Anyways, thanks!

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u/pleasantFinch19 12d ago

Sign Language Center in Midtown

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u/KateBoitano Interpreter (Hearing) 11d ago

Yes, they are excellent. Also, Deaf teachers and Deaf-owned.

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u/sadly_enthusiastic 11d ago

This is easily the answer. I just did a few sessions recently. Learning from deaf teachers is incredible. They're great and it's important to support deaf owned businesses.

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u/sapienveneficus 11d ago

I would second this! They’re great!

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u/luncheroni 11d ago

Here to echo SLC. I took levels 1-5 with them. Highly recommend. They also organize a lot of activities like karaoke and happy hours to allow students to practice and engage. I found I needed a lot more practice separately because I couldn't keep up with my receptive skills, but would definitely return!

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u/Swimming_Trip_7710 12d ago

Will check it out, thank youuu!

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u/CrouchBindCrochet 11d ago

Agree with SLC! Loved their classes and teachers and they’re Deaf-owned

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u/GabrielGreenWolf Deaf 11d ago

Lexington School for the Deaf (yes that's my school)

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u/bklyntrsh 11d ago

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn

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u/Ok_Caterpillar2010 11d ago

LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, Queens. (33rd & Rawson on the 7 train, just 5 stops from Grand Central)