The ASL LGBTQ Class ofiginally scheduled for November 12th has been rescheduled for November 19th. The class will be meeting from 12:30pm until 2:30pm at The DC Center for the LGBT Community (2000 14th St NW, Suite 105).
If you are unable to make it to this class, please join us on December 10th.
A donation of $5 is recommended, and it is encouraged that you review the basic ASL alphabet before class. Here is an ASL alphabet resource.
Please see the revised calendar below.
FILM: Shorts 1: Swipe Right
WHEN: Saturday, October 15th @ 7pm
WHERE: Gala Hispanic Theatre | 3333 14th St NW
SYNOPSIS: "Swipe Right" is dedicated to new beginnings and sudden transformations. Whether hilarious, heartwarming or heart breaking, these short films follow characters who find, or attempt to find, the courage to take that first leap, explore differences and make up for missed opportunities. From youthful romance to sperm donation to polyamory, language barriers and pet ownership, "Swipe Right" explores the diverse forms LGBTQ relationships may take.
Tickets for the screening of Shorts 1 can be purchased here.
Are you interested in learning about Deaf culture and picking up some basic American Sign Language (ASL)?
Come to The DC Center on September 17th from 1-3pm for a lesson and an opportunity to meet new LGBTQ people in the area! We will teach about Deaf culture, Deaf people, and learn some basic ASL and LGBTQ terminology!
Why do we have this class? To create more opportunities for Deaf people to make new friends and for hearing people to understand Deaf LGBTQ people.
If you are unable to make it to this class, please join us October 22nd, November 12th, or December 10th.
A donation of $5 is recommended, and it is encouraged that you review the basic ASL alphabet before class. Here is an ASL alphabet resource.
Date: August 29th, 2015
Time: 2-4pm
Location: 2000 14th st NW suite 105 Washington DC 20009
Agenda:
New learn of the lesson 5
-Fall season activities of the list
-Undergraduate VS graduate schools and professional career activities of the list
-Assignment: Group Discussion and socialize with ASL users.
Why do we have this class? To create more opportunities for Deaf people to make new friends and for hearing people to understand Deaf LGBTQ people.
We ask for a suggested donation of $5 to help pay for the space and supplies. We have space for 40 people, so this class is first come first serve.
If you have questions, connect with Kisha and Lee by messaging Qweirdo DC. Kisha "Kiki" Hopwood's text number 240-501-9844
Are you interested in learning about Deaf culture and pick up some basic American SIgn Language (ASL)? Come to The DC Center on July 25th from 2-3:30pm for a lesson and an opportunity to meet new LGBTQ people in the area!
We will teach about Deaf culture, Deaf people, have games, and learn some basic ASL.
We will provide small appetizers, please bring food and drinks to share. Our class will end with a group hangout and discussion.
Why do we have this class? To create more opportunities for Deaf people to make new friends and for hearing people to understand Deaf LGBTQ people.
If you come and enjoy this class we will have more in the future! Please bring ideas about what you would like to learn going forward.
A donation of $5 is recommended, and it is encouraged that you review the basic ASL alphabet before class.Here is an ASL alphabet resource.
The University of Minnesota D-P@rk study team is looking for 24 Deaf Men who have sex with men as well as 12 HIV/AIDS counselors among the US Deaf community to interview about health disparities in HIV testing, knowledge and barriers among the American Deaf community. There will be a $30 reward for the participants.
For further information, you can take a look at their website if you would like to be a part of this study.
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Because of the snow event in March, this previously scheduled workshop has been moved to May 13th, 2013 from 1:00 - 4:00pm.
You are invited to attend a special presentation on Sexuality and HIV/AIDS: Special Challenges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adolescents by Joan Garrity of Garrity Health Consulting and Training.
The workshop will discuss the psychosexual development of adolescents; factors that contribute to vulnerability to sexual risk-taking and infections, including HIV; assumptions about the sexuality of deaf people; and, approaches to communication about sexual risk-taking with adolescents.
This training will be held from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on May 13th, 2013 at Gallaudet University, King Jordan Student Academic Center Room #1010. Social Work continuing education units will be available free of charge.This workshop is made possible by our U.S. Department of Education training grant for school social workers.
Please RSVP by May 3rd to Ashleigh.Doop@Gallaudet.edu,
Interpreters will be provided.
For directions to Gallaudet and Campus Map, click here.
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CLICK HERE to fill out the first, quick survey.
The purpose of the second study is to gather information about romantic intimate relationships from Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
CLICK HERE to fill out the second, quick survey.(approx. 15 minutes)
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On Friday, March 29th, Deaf Reach will be offering free HIV testing for the deaf community at The DC Center (1318 U ST NW). HIV testing is offered in American Sign Language between 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM.
Deaf-Reach works to maximize the self-sufficiency of deaf adults needing special services by providing Referral, Education, Advocacy, Counseling, and Housing. Learn more about deaf reach at their website, www.deaf-reach.org.
To learn more about HIV/AIDS in the deaf community, read this fact sheet (PDF).
You are invited to attend a special presentation on Sexuality and HIV/AIDS: Special Challenges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adolescents by Joan Garrity of Garrity Health Consulting and Training.
This training will be held from 12:00pm to 4:00pm on March 6th, 2013 at Gallaudet University in the Merrill Learning Center (Library), Basement room #111. Social Work continuing education units will be available free of charge.
This workshop is made possible by our U.S. Department of Education training grant for school social workers.
Please RSVP by February 28th to Ashleigh.Doop@Gallaudet.edu,
Interpreters will be provided.
For directions to Gallaudet and Campus Map, click here.
Over the past year a team of dedicated professionals and service providers through DC have been working to asses the needs of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community in DC. This work was initiated by The DC Center for the LGBT Community through a grant from Brother Help Thyself.
Now is the time to celebrate this work and learn the results. The Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Deaf-Blind LGBT Community Needs Assessment Results Celebration will take place on Friday March 1st in the Ole Jim Alumni House at Gallaudet University. The event will take place from 5:15PM to 8:00 PM. The program will begin at 5:30 PM and will last about one hour. Entertainment will follow. Please join us!
Deaf Drop-In Hours:
DECEMBER 8th
11:00am-3:00pm
Joel and Adrienne can:
-Answer any questions you have about the DC Center
-Explain the Center Deaf/HOH/DB program at the Center
-Encourage you to get involved!
Learn about programs offered at the Center.
Click below to see the flyer:
DEAFDrop-in Flyer-update.pdf
International Deaf Leather will meet at The DC Center (1318 U Street NW) during Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL) Weekend.
International Deaf Leather (IDL) is an organization for deaf leather community.
IDL will hold their meeting Saturday January 14th at 11:00 AM at the DC Center. For more information check out internationaldeafleather.org.
If you are a Deaf LGBT member, then we want to see you. Come check out the services, programs, and ways to become involved at The DC Center.
Click below to view the flier for the event.
DEAFDrop-in Flyer-update.pdf