Events & Store
Hands United offers community-centered events and professional trainings, and educational resources to support immigrant families with Deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Proceeds from paid events and store purchases directly fund free multilingual ASL resources, family programs, and accessibility initiatives.
Not sure where to start or have questions? Contact us and we’ll help you find the right program or service.
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Deaf Citizenship Classes — Starting in April
A 10-week online citizenship preparation course taught in American Sign Language. Participants will study U.S. civics, practice the naturalization interview, and prepare for the citizenship exam.
Length: 10 weeks
Schedule: Tuesdays or Thursdays
Format: Online (Zoom)
Cost: $50
Workshops designed for interpreters, educators, and professionals working with Deaf and multilingual communities. Many events offer CEUs.
International Sign Language Level 2
Build on your foundational skills in International Sign Language (IS) in this Level 2 course designed for interpreters and Deaf professionals who are already fluent in ASL. This course focuses on expanding vocabulary, improving cross-linguistic communication strategies, and developing confidence in international settings.
Instructor: Razaq Fakir
Length: 5 weeks
Schedule: Saturdays
Time: 8–10am PST
Start Date: May 9
CEUs: 1.0
Cost: $75
Around the World: Foreign Sign Languages & Deaf Cultures
An 8-week workshop series introducing participants to signed languages and Deaf cultures from around the world. Designed for interpreters, ITP students, Deaf professionals, and community members interested in expanding their global understanding of Deaf communication and cultural practices.
Participants will explore a variety of foreign sign languages, cultural norms, interpreting considerations, and real-world applications for working with increasingly diverse Deaf communities.
Schedule: Sundays, 9:00–11:00 AM PST
Length: 8 weeks
Dates: June 14 – August 2
CEUs: 1.6 total
Single Class Option: 0.2 CEUs for $20
Cost: $120 full series
Algebra 1 & 2 for Interpreters
An 8-week workshop designed to build a strong foundation in algebra using a visual, conceptual approach. Designed for interpreters and Deaf professionals working in educational settings.
Instructor: Celena Ponce
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Length: 8 weeks
Start Date: June 16
CEUs: 3.2
Cost: $225
Precalculus & Calculus for Interpreters
An 8-week workshop focused on understanding advanced math concepts including functions, limits, and rates of change using a visual and conceptual approach for interpreters.
Instructor: Celena Ponce
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays
Length: 8 weeks
Start Date: June 15
CEUs: 3.2
Cost: $225