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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Spanish ASL Classes — October
Our next round of ASL classes begins in October 2026. Hands United offers accessible ASL instruction designed for immigrant families, with classes taught using families' spoken languages.
Next Session: October 2026
Format: Virtual
Language: Spanish
Deaf Citizenship Classes — TBD
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. Contact us to express interest.
Free Technology Workshops | Talleres Tecnológicos Gratuitos
Hands United / Manos Unidas is offering a series of free virtual technology workshops designed to build confidence using everyday technology.
Workshops are trilingual and accessible in ASL, English, and Spanish. Each workshop is 1.5 hours and will be held virtually on Zoom.
Workshop Schedule
September 30: Video Conference Basics
October 1: Internet Basics
October 2: Cybersecurity Basics
October 5: Mobile Device — iOS Basics
October 6: QR Code Basics
October 7: Computer Basics — macOS
October 8: Computer Basics — Windows
October 10: Digital Citizenship
Format: Virtual on Zoom
Length: 1.5 hours each
Cost: FREE
Languages: ASL, English & Spanish
Zoom Meeting ID: 843 6105 4543
Password: TECH
Workshop times vary by U.S. region. Please see the map on the flyer for your local time.
Talleres Tecnológicos Gratuitos
Manos Unidas ofrecerá una serie de talleres virtuales de tecnología gratuitos para ayudar a miembros de la comunidad a desarrollar habilidades y sentirse más seguros usando la tecnología cotidiana.
Los talleres serán trilingües en ASL, inglés y español, tendrán una duración de 1.5 horas cada uno y se ofrecerán por Zoom.
30 de septiembre: Conceptos básicos sobre videoconferencias
1 de octubre: Conceptos básicos de Internet
2 de octubre: Conceptos básicos de ciberseguridad
5 de octubre: Conceptos básicos sobre dispositivos móviles con iOS
6 de octubre: Conceptos básicos sobre los códigos QR
7 de octubre: Conceptos básicos de computación en macOS
8 de octubre: Conceptos básicos de computación: Windows
10 de octubre: Ciudadanía digital
Workshops and trainings to help the Deaf community better understand immigration and help the legal community better understand Deaf.
Asylum 101
An introductory workshop explaining the U.S. asylum process in accessible, easy-to-understand language.
This workshop provides a foundational overview of asylum, including the difference between affirmative and defensive asylum, where different parts of the process take place, and what individuals may encounter as their case moves through the immigration system.
Topics include:
• What asylum is
• Affirmative asylum through USCIS
• Defensive asylum in Immigration Court
• Basic steps in the asylum process
• Understanding interviews and court proceedings
• Communication and language access considerations for Deaf immigrants
This workshop provides general educational information and does not provide legal advice or individual legal representation.
Immigration Diagnostic Evaluations for DHH Mental Health Providers
Hands United is collaborating on a virtual training specifically accessible to Deaf and hard of hearing mental health professionals who want to learn how to conduct diagnostic evaluations for immigration cases.
Participants will learn how to conduct immigration diagnostic evaluations for USCIS and Immigration Court, prepare professional evaluation reports, understand common immigration case types, work with attorneys, maintain appropriate ethical boundaries, and develop the skills needed to testify as an expert witness.
Topics include evaluations related to asylum, VAWA, U Visas, T Visas, Extreme Hardship Waivers, and Cancellation of Removal, as well as the use of clinical interviews, collateral information, behavioral observations, assessment tools, and DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.
Dates: October, 2026
Location: Virtual
Language Access: ASL interpretation provided
CE Hours: 7.5 CAMFT-approved CE hours
Cost: $1,000
Payment Option: Two payments of $500
Training fees are paid directly to the trainers. Hands United does not receive any proceeds from this training.
Immigration evaluations are typically private-pay services, with clinicians commonly charging approximately $800–$2,500 per evaluation depending on experience, location, and the type of evaluation.
There is a growing need for mental health professionals who understand the linguistic, cultural, and accessibility needs of DHH immigrants. This training is designed to help expand the number of DHH professionals prepared to provide these important evaluations.
Workshops designed for interpreters, educators, and professionals working with Deaf and multilingual communities. Many events offer CEUs.
Hotline Foundations: Accessible Communication & Navigation with Deaf Immigrant Communities
Join Hands United for a three-part training focused on accessible communication and navigation when supporting Deaf immigrant communities.
This training is designed for current and prospective Hands United volunteers, other community volunteers, and professionals who want to strengthen their skills when working with Deaf immigrants.
Participants will build foundational skills for providing accessible communication, helping individuals navigate resources and systems, and supporting Deaf immigrants through community-based hotline services.
Dates: October 19, 21 & 23, 2026
Time: 4–6 PM Pacific
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Language: Presented in ASL; interpretation available upon request
Length: 3 sessions / 6 hours
CEUs: 0.6 CEUs available
Cost:
Hands United volunteers without CEUs — FREE
Hands United volunteers requesting CEUs — $15
Non-volunteers — $60
Interested in volunteering with Hands United? This training provides the foundational skills needed to support Deaf immigrant communities through accessible communication, navigation, referrals, and hotline services.
Around the World: Central & South America
Our first 8-week Around the World series has wrapped up, and we are now planning the next round! This upcoming series will focus on signed languages and Deaf cultures throughout Central and South America.
The series will provide opportunities to learn directly from Deaf presenters about their countries, signed languages, Deaf communities, cultural norms, and communication practices.
Before we finalize the schedule, we want to hear from you! Complete our interest survey to tell us which countries and signed languages you are most interested in learning about and help us plan the next Around the World series.
Focus: Central & South America
Format: Virtual
Dates: Coming soon
Registration: Coming soon
Deaf-Accessible Permit Classes — Starting October 2026
Hands United is planning our next round of Deaf-accessible permit classes for October! Classes provide accessible, visual instruction to help Deaf and hard of hearing students prepare for the written permit test and better understand driving laws, road signs, and safe driving practices.
We are currently gathering interest for two class options. Each class will be offered if we have at least 10 students registered for that class period.
Next Session: October 2026
Class Options: Wednesdays or Fridays
Time:
Format: Virtual
Minimum Enrollment: 10 students per class period
🌎 Global Sign Language Interpreting
Accessible interpreting for Deaf individuals who use sign languages from around the world or who communicate across multiple signed languages and gestural systems.
We team with Deaf interpreters with extensive experience in global sign languages to support accurate, culturally responsive communication.
🤟 Mexican Sign Language (LSM)
🤟 Venezuelan Sign Language (LSV)
🤟 Ecuadorian Sign Language (LSEC)
🤟 Russian Sign Language (RSL)
🌎 International Sign
🌎 Latin American gestural communication
Additional sign languages and communication needs may be available depending on the assignment.
📄 IEP Translation Verification
Have Spanish translations of IEPs and other educational documents reviewed for accuracy, terminology, and clarity.
✅ Spanish translation verification
✅ Review for fidelity to the original document
✅ Terminology and consistency review
✅ Conducted by experienced trilingual interpreters
🏫 School for the Deaf Virtual Tours
Partner with Hands United to offer accessible virtual school tours for immigrant families considering Schools for the Deaf.
✅ Full virtual-tour technology support
✅ ASL, English & Spanish interpretation
✅ Additional languages available upon request
✅ Accessible opportunities for families to ask questions
➗ Math Interpreter Consultations
Specialized, case-based math language consultation for educational interpreters focused on accuracy, conceptual integrity, and student access.
✅ Specialized math consultation
✅ Interactive, discussion-based sessions
✅ Recordings for internal use
✅ Individual and district/agency options
📚 Custom Multilingual Dictionaries
Hands United creates customized visual dictionaries connecting a spoken or written language with a signed language.
Organizations choose the languages and vocabulary they need, and we develop a resource tailored to their community, program, classroom, or service setting.
🌎 One spoken/written language + one signed language
📝 Vocabulary selected by you
🤟 Sign language-specific content
🎯 Customized for your population and setting
📚 Designed as a reusable visual resource
💻 Professional Zoom Hosting
Let us handle the technology so you can focus on your event. Hands United provides professional Zoom hosting designed with Deaf and hard of hearing audiences in mind.
✅ Spotlight interpreters and presenters
✅ Share slides and media
✅ Manage breakout rooms
✅ Set up and share Zoom meeting links
✅ Record meetings and provide video files
✅ Experienced with Deaf and hard of hearing audiences
Available for workshops, conferences, classes, and community events.
🎥 GallerySplit
Turn one Zoom gallery recording into individual video files for each participant.
Ideal for ASL classes, interpreter training, workshops, and feedback review.
✅ Clean, organized, labeled files
✅ Ready for training, feedback, or documentation
✅ You send the recording — we send the files