5200 S 75th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68516
402-436-1897 (phone)
402-436-1864 (fax)
To find more events, be sure to check out the Nebraska Association of the Deaf (NeAD), Nebraska Deaf Events, Lincoln Deaf Club, and Omaha Association of the Deaf (OAD).
This is an opportunity to ask various individuals your burning questions. This series is sponsored by Nebraska Hands & Voices.
I’m A Child of A Deaf Adult: January 14, 2025
I’m An Audiologist: March 18, 2025
I’m A Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing: May 5, 2025
Time: 8:00 pm
Registration: Click here to register.
Schedule a time to meet with the Nebraska Hands & Voices ASTra Advocate.
Registration: Click here to register for a time.
These monthly zoom meetings have two books read in ASL by a Deaf team member.
Dates:
January 14, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 24, 2025
April 23, 2025
May 9, 2025
June 10, 2025
July 10, 2025
August 18, 2025
September 17, 2025
October 10, 2025
November 11, 2025
December 4, 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00 pm CST
Where: Zoom
Click here to get access to book titles & the zoom link.
LEAP: Learning Experience and Adventure Program
This opportunity provides students with the opportunity to connect with peers from all over and make lasting friendships. Activities and games as well as workshops make this a fun and interactive experience for students.
Ages: Students in grades 6-8
Dates: January 25, 2025
Time: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm CST
Where: Virtual
Registration: Click here to register.
This webinar series will feature presentations by Deaf and hard of hearing individuals who specialize in computing, health sciences, film and animation, cybersecurity, and more.
Ages: Students in grades 9-12
Dates:
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST
Where: Virtual
Registration: Click here to register.
Participate in a science challenge and win a big prize
Ages: Students in grades 6-8
Date Challenge Opens: January 15, 2025
Put your STEM knowledge to the test.
Ages: Students in grades 9-12
Dates: March 12, 2025 and April 16, 2025
This series will focus on various transition topics
Dates:
January 29, 2025
February 19, 2025
March 26, 2025
April 30, 2025
Time:
Student Zoom: 12:30 – 1:10 pm
Teacher Zoom: 4:30-5:30 pm
Where: Zoom
Registration: Registration is not required, click zoom link on flyer to attend.
This free on campus, in-person ASL course is open to family members of deaf children, educational professionals who work with deaf children and community members from Iowa and Nebraska. Classes will cover family, nouns, sports and more!
Dates:
January 7, 2025
January 21, 2025
February 4, 2025
February 18, 2025
March 4, 2025
March 18, 2025
April 1, 2025
April 22, 2025 (adults only)
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Iowa School for the Deaf
Click here to register.
This in-person ASL course follows the TRUE+WAY ASL Curriculum. Students are able to advance through sign levels.
Date:
Tuesdays starting August 27, 2024 & January 7, 2025
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Iowa School for the Deaf
Click here to register by August 23, 2024 & January 3, 2025
This collaborative effort between Nebraska, Colorado, Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming will allow parents who have had a child diagnosed with a hearing difference in the last two years the opportunity to meet other parents who are further along in their journey in raising a child who is Deaf or hard of hearing and meet others who may be in similar situations. This Zoom series will be held four times through the school year.
Dates and Times:
Registration: Click here to register.
Transition Nebraska: Navigating A Changing Landscape
This eastern Nebraska Transition Conference will focus on what transition in Nebraska can do for youth who have unique challenges.
Date: February 25, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00pm
Where: Innovation Campus; Lincoln, Nebraska
Registration: Registration is limited to 200 people. Click here to register by January 26, 2025
Complete the 5K in whatever your preferred race mode is! You will receive a race t-shirt and have an opportunity to submit your time
Dates: Saturday December 28, 2024-January 1, 2025
Registration: Click here to register.
Mom’s Night Inn is an overnight event. This is a wonderful opportunity for moms or female primary care providers to get together to learn about raising a child who has a hearing difference. This experience will be full of learning, lots of opportunities to bond with other moms, and fun. Hotel and meals are included in you registration. Cost for this opportunity for those staying over is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. Those not staying overnight is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. There are two options for participants to choose from.
LINCOLN:
Date: February 1-2, 2025
Time: 10:00am Saturday – 12:00pm Sunday
Registration: Click here to register by January 14, 2025
Gallaudet University National Literary Competition
We’re thrilled to announce that the National Literary Competition is back for its tenth year! That’s right—a full decade of celebrating student innovation and ingenuity in both ASL and written English
Prizes:
Entries Due: December 16, 2024-January 10, 2025
Award Ceremony: February 28, 2025
Leadership Opportunities for Teens (LOFT) is a program for high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing and use listening and spoken language as their primary mode of communication. Participants will strengthen their skills in leadership, teamwork, group dynamics, public speaking, and self-advocacy.
Dates: July 29-August 2, 2025
Application Deadline: March 3, 2025
Digital Arts, Film, and Animation Competition
Students can show their artistic prowess through digital art, film, and animation. Participants will produce digital artwork, film or animation and compete to win prizes based on six categories. Winners can choose between an all expenses paid summer program experience or a $500 cash prize
Dates: Submissions accepted until March 14, 2025.
Participants are invited to craft a writing piece of up to 2,000 words centered around the theme of the competition. Whether it’s a fictional tale, a research paper, an autobiography, or any captivating topic, the options are limitless! Winners can choose between an all expenses paid summer program experience or a $500 cash prize.
Dates: Submissions accepted until March 14, 2025.
This summer program is an opportunity to explore a variety of careers, learn about how to prepare for college, and develop leadership skills.
Dates:
This summer program is an opportunity to learn about money management, financial analysis, and the stock market.
Dates: July 12-17, 2025
This summer program will focus on tech career exploration, coding, programming, robotics, and artificial intelligence
Dates: July 19-24, 2025
This summer program will focus on hands on technology exploration, robotics, and computing
Dates: July 26-31, 2025
Health Care Careers Exploration Program
This summer program will focus on health care, biomedical sciences, laboratory sciences, microbiology
Dates: July 26-31, 2025
Students entering 10-12 grade will develop transition plans, identify their interest and skills through career assessments, and explore potential careers within the program offerings at Gallaudet
Dates: June 22-29, 2025
Cost: $750
Application: Apply here
Discover College and Careers in STEM
Students entering 10-12 grade will explore STEM related fields, identify strengths and interests and develop a transition portfolio.
Dates: June 14-20, 2025
Cost: $750
Application: Apply here.
Students entering 10-12 grade will participate in an ASL immersion program while learning about Deaf Culture and the history of Gallaudet.
Dates: June 22-29, 2025
Cost: $1250
Application: Apply here.
Students entering 10-12 grade will enhance their financial literacy skills and explore various careers in finance and administration.
Dates: June 14-20, 2025
Cost: Free
Application: Apply here.
Students entering 7-9 grade will be empowered to create a personalized experience and choose from a variety of activities that match their interests and passions. Whether they’re into sports, arts, or exploring the nation’s capital, there’s something exciting for everyone.
Dates: June 14-20, 2025
Cost: $600
Application: Apply here.
An exciting opportunity for Deaf Latine students entering 10th-12th grades to connect with their cultura and raíces. Come ready to dive into an amazing experience exploring heritage, strengthening identity, and building skills for a bright future. We thrive together! — ¡Medramos!
Dates: June 14-20, 2025
Cost: $500
Application: Apply here.
The University of Nebraska Lincoln is offering ASL classes during the Fall and Spring semesters. See flyer for more details.
This series will focus on various transition topics
Dates:
November 20, 2024
January 29, 2025
February 19, 2025
March 26, 2025
April 30, 2025
Time:
Student Zoom: 12:30 – 1:10 pm
Teacher Zoom: 4:30-5:30 pm
Where: Zoom
Registration: Registration is not required, click zoom link on flyer to attend.
Transition Nebraska: Navigating A Changing Landscape
This eastern Nebraska Transition Conference will focus on what transition in Nebraska can do for youth who have unique challenges.
Date: February 25, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00pm
Where: Innovation Campus; Lincoln, Nebraska
Registration: Registration is limited to 200 people. Click here to register by January 26, 2025
5200 S 75th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68516
402-436-1897 (phone)
402-436-1864 (fax)