Deaf Awareness + ASL Training — Build Real Connection, Not Just Vocabulary
Most ASL programs teach signs. We teach communication.
Every session is live, led by an instructor with 25+ years of experience, and built around the situations your group actually faces — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
Live instruction, not an app
Every session is taught by a real instructor in real time. You can ask questions, get feedback, and practice with someone who adapts to your group — not a pre-recorded video.
Language and culture, together
You learn ASL alongside Deaf culture — etiquette, communication norms, and the history that shapes the Deaf community. So your signing is not just correct, it's respectful.
Who can learn to sign with us?
From classrooms to clinics to family dinners, we tailor each training to the group you're in and the signs you'll actually use.
Families at home
Learn signs for daily routines, mealtimes, and everyday moments with your Deaf loved one.
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Schools and classrooms
Practical training for teachers and staff to support Deaf and hard of hearing students with confidence.
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Churches and groups
Build a welcoming space where Deaf members can fully participate in services and gatherings.
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Workplaces and teams
Give your team the skills to communicate with Deaf colleagues, customers, and clients from day one.
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Healthcare providers
Essential signs and Deaf culture insight for clinics and hospitals to improve patient care and trust.
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Community organizations
Create a truly inclusive environment at your nonprofit, library, or community center with hands-on training.
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Meet Debbie Lawrence — The Baby Signing Teacher
With over 25 years of experience, Debbie has taught thousands of students — from toddlers with tiny hands to seniors in their 90s. She has worked alongside Deaf communities in Guatemala, Jamaica, Haiti, Kenya, Denmark, England, Ghana, and Zambia, and helped establish the first Deaf Resource Training Center in Ndola, Zambia. Her mission: transforming communication barriers into connection, understanding, and belonging.
25+ years in the classroom
Debbie has taught ASL to thousands of learners across every age group — babies, parents, grandparents, and professionals — so she knows how to adapt to any audience.
International Deaf community experience
Her work spans eight countries and multiple Deaf communities, giving her a depth of cultural understanding that shapes every training session.
Training packages built around your world
Every organization is different. Choose the package that fits your group, or let us build something custom.
The Workplace Bridge
A focused 2-3 hour live workshop that gives your team Deaf Awareness essentials plus practical ASL for the workplace — introductions, common phrases, and inclusive communication basics.
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per session2-3 hour live online workshop
Deaf Awareness fundamentals
Workplace-specific ASL vocabulary
Digital reference guide
Q&A with Debbie
The Faith Bridge
Customized training for churches, synagogues, and religious communities — so Deaf members can participate fully in services, small groups, and fellowship.
Custom
per seriesEverything in Workplace Bridge
Worship and service-specific signs
Multi-session series option
Congregational communication guide
Follow-up support session
The Care Bridge
Designed for healthcare providers, clinics, and caregivers — essential ASL for patient interactions plus the Deaf culture insight that builds trust and improves outcomes.
Custom
per engagementEverything in Faith Bridge
Patient-intake and bedside signs
Deaf culture in healthcare contexts
Staff onboarding materials
Priority scheduling and direct support
Your questions, answered
Here are the common questions we hear. If yours isn't here, we're happy to help.
Ready to build a real bridge between your team and the Deaf community?
Tell us about your group, and Debbie will respond within one business day with training options built around your world — not a template.