ASL Read Aloud

These monthly zoom meetings have two books read in ASL by a Deaf team member.

Dates:

November 20, 2024

December 11, 2024

Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Zoom

Click here to get access to book titles & the zoom link.

Topical ASL Class

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:

October 22, 2024

November 5, 2024

November 19, 2024

December 10, 2024

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.

Level Up! ASL Class

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

D/HH Parent Panel Workshop / Spanish Version

Nebraska Association of the Deaf and the Nebraska Mentor Program holding a panel workshop.

Date: November 3, 2024

Time: 1:30 pm – 4:00pm

Where: Charles H Gere Branch Library (2400 S 56th St; Lincoln, NE)

RSVP here by October 30, 2024. 

Tiger Science Challenge

Design and build the ultimate egg-saving device to conquer one of two categories: “The Most Creative” or “The Tallest Drop.” 

Due Date: November 15, 2024

To register for this event, email TSCinfo@rit.edu.

Learning Experience and Adventure Program

This is an opportunity for middle schoolers to virtually meet other students who are Deaf or hard of hearing.  During these sessions students will participate in games and activities lead by adults who are Deaf of hard of hearing and use listening and spoken language to communicate. 

Date: November 16, 2024

Time: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm CST

Register here at least one week before the session date. 

You Are Not Alone

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: 

• November 19, 2024 from 8:00-9:00 pm CST
• February 8, 2025 from 9:30-10:30 am CST
• May 6, 2025 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm CST

Registration: Click here to register.  

Hands & Voices Virtual 5K

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

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. 

SCOTTSBLUFF:

Date: November 9-10, 2024

Time: 1:00 pm Saturday – 12:00pm Sunday

Registration: Click here to register by October 25, 2024.

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:

• Our first place winners in middle and high school will receive a Gallaudet University sweatshirt, a $100 dollar gift certificate, and free registration for one of our summer camp programs.
• Our first place winners in elementary school and Deaf Plus categories will also receive a Gallaudet University sweatshirt and a $100 dollar gift certificate.

Entries Due: December 16, 2024-January 10, 2025

Award Ceremony: February 28, 2025

NLC Themes Video

NLC Rules & Guidelines Manual