About Us. . .
Our Vision
Sign With Me vision is to be a catalyst that bridges the communication gap that exists between the Hearing and Deaf communities at large, raising the levels of sensitivity towards the deaf community; and sparking a whole new generation of individuals interested in making a difference in communities other than their own.
Our Purpose
SWM provides an educational alternative to the traditional classroom setting. We teach the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) utilizing a combination of sign systems on a performing arts platform. In addition to our unique language programs, we offer premiere interpreting, consulting, and casting services in partnership with local agencies.
- Stimulate interest in learning ASL
- Increase the number of interpreters in the field
- Advocate for equal communication access for individuals who are d/Deaf
- Promote bi-lingual, bi-cultural education
- Raise awareness and sensitivity towards the deaf community
- Create collaborative job opportunities for deaf and hearing educators, interpreters, and entertainers
Who We Help
- Classes
- Workshops
- ASL Training
- Interpreters
- Online-Classes
- ASL Training
- Classes
- Workshops
- ASL Training
- Interpreting
- Summer School Classes
- Public Speaking
- Professional Development
- Credentialing Mentor
- Consulting
- Interpreting
- ASL Training
- Consulting
- Classes
- Workshops
- ASL Training
- Classes
- Workshops
- ASL Training
- Interpreting
Programs
- 1-hour course combines music to teach ASL concepts and sign performance.
- Build a more powerful and productive workforce with ASL.
- Exceptional team of nationally certified and qualified sign language interpreters for your educational and entertainment settings.
- Designated mentor and support for teachers pursuing ASL teaching authorization.
- Professional consulting services in settings including entertainment, employment, conferences, trade shows, and meetings.
Facts
- American Sign Language is the 3rd most studied language behind Spanish and French
- 90% of Deaf children are born to hearing parents
- Only 40% of families use sign language at home
- 1 in 10 people live with some degree of hearing loss
- Over 600,000 in the United States are considered deaf
- 1 in 3 people between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss
- There is a national shortage of sign language interpreters
Awards
- Ability Independence 2020
- 2020 Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Grant Recipient
- 2019 LA Deaf Festival 2019
- 2018 Harris Communication, Inc., now Diglo Vendor
- 2018 Winner of Konnectory’s Perfect Pitch
- 2018 Kingdom Humanitarian Award for Community Service
- 2011 Sign Me The Book Spirit of Excellence Award
- 2008 SWM ASL Prep Curriculum Copyright
- 2008 Who’s Who In Black Los Angeles, Inaugural Edition
- 2004 Prince George’s Arts Council Grant Recipient
- 2003 Sam’s Foundation Bonus Grant
- 2002 Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention Neighborhood Grant
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