BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Tempe Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Tempe Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:603364a6-13e6-4225-a92d-34dd51e928d0 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260806T084225Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260905T143000 SUMMARY:Introductory American Sign Language (ASL) Workshop LOCATION:Tempe Public Library\nTempe Public Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tempe Public Library;X-APP LE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Tempe Public Library:geo:33.3909495,-111.9281737 GEO:33.3909495;-111.9281737 DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of ASL and gain insight into Deaf experiences ..\nhttps://tempepubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/16568940 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is an engaging beginner-friendly work shop introducing participants to basic American Sign Language (ASL)\, Deaf culture\, visual communication\, and accessibility awareness. Participant s will learn foundational signs\, interactive communication activities\, a nd gain insight into Deaf experiences and community perspectives in a welc oming and inclusive environment. \;

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No prior ASL experience is required. For ages 14+

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Earl Terry is a Deaf educator\, artist\, c urator\, advocate\, and founder of Gecko BASL + Protactile + ASL LLC and M DVAP (Melanated Deaf Visual Artists Project). His work centers Deaf cultur e\, Black American Sign Language (BASL)\, Protactile\, accessibility\, sto rytelling\, and community engagement through arts and education. Based in Arizona\, Earl collaborates with community organizations\, libraries\, art ists\, and institutions to create inclusive Deaf-centered spaces that upli ft marginalized voices and strengthen cultural visibility across the state . \; \;

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