Are you (or someone you know) a newcomer to Canada who is deaf and/or hard of hearing? Do you have limited or no English language ability?
If ‘yes,’ the ASL for LINC Program may be for you.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
ASL for LINC is a 12 week program designed to provide American Sign Language (ASL) instruction for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Newcomers to Canada. Additionally students benefit from individualized and one to one settlement support as needed, assistance with essential community services, government documentation, transit, and referral recommendations. Vancouver Community College is a leader in providing long-established DHH programming and English language training for Newcomers to Canada. VCC (Broadway Campus) is easily accessible by public transit and is located within walking distance of the VCC-Clark Millennium SkyTrain station.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Students are required to:
-have Permanent Resident (PR) or Convention Refugee status in Canada; not a Citizen of Canada
-be deaf and/or hard of hearing
-be able to commit to a 12 week program
Students may: – have limited or no English language ability
– enroll even after start date
Please contact us for more information:
Contact: Peter Fischer Tel: 604-871-7000 ext. 8322 Email: pfischer@vcc.ca
Printable PDF: ASL for LINC flyer April-June 2018
