Access to Language and American Sign Language Basics
Sarah Lau, Eileen Edinger
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Date: May 22, 2025 | Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
During this workshop, you will learn information and strategies about supporting visual and auditory access, adapting rooms/classrooms for learning, and strategies for supporting and highlighting language. You will also learn basic ASL vocabulary for use in the classroom.
Location: The Richmond Caring Place
Presenters
Sarah Lau
Sarah Lau has been working as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with the BC Family Hearing Resource Society since 2017. Sarah received her Masters of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Alberta and has been a practicing in the field since 2014. She has experience working with clients of all ages, from preschool-aged children with severe speech and/or language delays, as well as adults with articulation or swallowing concerns. She loves working with kids and their families and takes a play based approach to services.
Eileen Edinger
Eileen Edinger, who is Deaf from birth, grew up near San Francisco, California; graduated from Gallaudet University and moved to Canada in 1991. She has raised two daughters who are both now grown. One of her daughters is also Deaf and graduated from Gallaudet as well. Eileen has three cats that keep her great company, and a deep appreciation for flowers, plants and books. She is also passionate about advocacy for better accessibility for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community.
Policies & Guidelines:
- It is the responsibility of the participant to ensure that the training selected is suitable for their learning needs.
- Participants are expected to follow the Classroom Code of Conduct.
- Training starts at the listed time. Late arrivals over 15 minutes will not receive credit for full hours.
- To receive a certificate, participants must attend a minimum of half of the workshop/course and complete an anonymous survey.
- Certificates can be accessed through the subscriber portal and printed by the participant at home for no fee. There is a $10 charge for requests to reprint a certificate up to 2 years from the workshop/course date.
- Handouts are provided at presenter discretion. Workshop content is copyrighted material and photographs/screenshots of slides are not permitted without permission from presenter. Any additional materials will be shared after the workshop by email.
- Child care is not provided during workshops / courses, and we are unable to accommodate them. Please make appropriate child care arrangements in advance.
- In-Person Training:
Registration can be completed in-person or online. Online registration receipts will be sent by email and a transaction history can also be accessed through the subscriber portal. - Online Training:
Registration must be completed online only. Receipts will be sent by email and a transaction history can also be accessed through the subscriber portal. If you require assistance with registration, our staff can help you in-person at our office.
- Respect the presenter and attendees by being mentally present and actively participating in the workshop. Cell phones should be off or muted, and try not to disturb the class.
- The classroom is a safe space for people to share their thoughts, experiences, and feelings. The purpose of training is to learn and grow from our mistakes, not judge others.
- Everyone has the right to privacy; what is said in class should stay in class.
- Assume the best intent.
Parking is available in a variety of locations around the CCRR and Richmond Caring Place.
- Paid parking is available in the Richmond Caring Place lot (entrance off of Minoru Blvd) or in the City of Richmond parking lot (entrance off of Granville Ave).
- Free parking is available evenings after 4pm and weekends in the parking lot entering from Granville Ave.
- Two 30-min free parking spaces can be found in the Richmond Caring Place lot for quick visits – please register your vehicle at the Caring Place front desk.
- Additional street parking can be found along Minoru Blvd (with restrictions) or in the auxiliary parking lot of Richmond Secondary School.
- Cancellations received 5 business days or prior to the workshop have the option to receive a credit for the full amount or may choose to receive a refund of fees less a $10 administration fee. Courses over $100 are subject to a $25 administration fee.
- Cancellations received less than 5 business days prior to the workshop, or no-shows for any reason, will not receive a refund or credit. No refunds/credits will be issued once a course starts, no exceptions.
- RCRG may cancel a workshop at any time. Registrants will be notified and receive a full refund or credit.
- Workshop credits expire after a time period of 6 months, except in the case of workshop cancellations which do not expire.
Workshop Registration
To register for this workshop please sign in or create an account.
Registration closes: May 20th
Spaces available: 29
Credit Hours: 2
Fee: $15.00
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