Commonwealth Catholic Charities' Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers Sign Language Classes throughout the year.

The Basic Sign Language Class is a 10-week class created for beginning sign language students to introduce basic vocabulary, language tips, nonverbal gestures and important aspects of deaf culture. Registration fee: $50 + Book Price (TBA). Classes will be held Tuesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., May 13 through July 14 . Application form.

For students who have completed the beginning course, a Sign Language Level 2 class is offered. Registration fee is $50 (level 2 students pay only the registration fee). Classes will be held Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., May 12 through July 21. Application form.

For students who have completed the beginning and level 2 courses, a Sign Language Level 3 class is offered. Registration fee is $50 (level 3 students pay only the registration fee). Classes will be held Monday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., May 12 through July 21. Application form.

All classes are held at the offices of Commonwealth Catholic Charities, 1512 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond, VA 23230.

Seating is limited to 9 students per class. To reserve your space, please call the director of the CCDHH at (804) 545-5937 or via e-mail.