Are you a student, teacher, interpreter, or CODA? This group is intended to provide opportunites for practicing or brushing up your ASL skills. Some events are just for fun/practice, while others will be an opportunity to meet members of the Deaf…

“ I am currently taking ASL classes.  I plan to interpet.  I'd like to meet people that are deaf and those who sign so I can practice signing and meet new people.  I want to go to karaoke locations. ”

“ Hello, my name is Kimberly and I am new to the DC metro area. I am looking to join a group that is interested in health and fitness and make new friends. I am looking forward to accomplishing my goals with the help and support of others! ”

“ HI! My name is Alma. I'm an ASL interpreting student at Columbia College in Chicago. ”

“ Hello. I have taken asl 1-6 at OCC. I would like to make more deaf, hard of hearing, CODAs, or students that use ASL! ”

“ Trying to be less shy and take more initiative to meet new people with similar interests. ”

“ Hi! I'm hearing, but am studying to be a terp. I lived in Maine for the past year doing an ITP program, and just moved back home to the city. I miss my Deaf friends dearly and would love to find a way to reconnect with the community here in Chicago! ”

“ Hi! I am a late-deafened adult. After a lifetime of normal hearing, I became profoundly deaf 3 years ago at age 35. I have a cochlear implant and am continuing to learn sign. ”

“ Hi My name is Amanda. I am soon moving to chicago from Tx. I am majoring to be a Interpreter, and yes I am hearing. Can hearing people attend these meetups? ”

“ I've taken 2 ASL courses & have a long way to go, but I want to continue to use it, as well as learn more. My brother-in-law is hard of hearing, and will eventually be deaf. I want to be able to communiate with him and others in the Deaf community. ”

“ Hi! I am a writer, life coach, and co-founder of The Woman Project (www.dreamlearncreate.com). I write mostly non-fiction, but dabble a bit in fiction if motivated. I look forward to meeting you all for support and inspiration. ”

“ I am deaf in my right ear. I wondered if there could be help in dealing w/anger I face each time I don't hear my husband the first time he speaks and I say, "what?" or "huh?" One would think he'd be used to it, but he gets so very angry. ”

“ Hi, I am deaf Jamaican guy who is down to earth, good heart fun person to chat with, befriend easily, and very active person , I love outdoor activities. very Logical thinker. non-judgemental till guilty. =^_^= ”

“ i want to find out where the chicago full moon event is for fire poi because i used to be friends with a few people that went and they said it was amazing and a great place to go and practice my stuff... i just need to know which beach. ”

“ I love to read, travel, bike, go to museums, and study languages. I'd like to meet with others with a similar range of interests. ”

“ i am interested in anything metaphysical, also meditation .books read: all Dan Millman, Dyer, Ekhardt Tolle, many d others , also interested in paranormal ”

“ Hi Everyone, I have a son who is hard of hearing so I would love to hear about classes so I can learn more ways to communicate with him :-) ”

“ I like to know how others who has cochlear implants are doing with it. I have had mine for 3 years and loving it still! ”

“ Hello all! I took ASL in high school and am looking for class recomendations in Chicago. I am very interested in eventually working as an interpreter. Anyone have any ideas? I would be very interested in a MeetUp in the Chicago area as well! ”

“ I love volleyball. Can't wait to get on the court! ”

“ I want to meet people who are deaf or hard of hearing. I just found out my niece is deaf and I want to learn how to speak sign language as quickly as possible. ”

“ I want these local Meetups I have a deaf daughter and would really like to become proficient in signing. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have an aunt who is deaf, and I would love to learn to be able to communicate as well as gain knowledge of the signing. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would love to learn how to sign and be able to share it with others! ”

“ I am a sign language/interpreting student and am always looking for people to practice with and make new friends. ”

“ Hi everyone, I want to join this ASL meetup because want to make more and more friends who know ASL ! Rick F ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn how to sign, i had a best friend that was teaching me and now he moved to ATL. if anyone on here trying to teach me how to sign, you could also email.arico737@hotmail.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to expand my social networking, also looking to meet a special lady with mutual interest and harmony. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to expand my social networking, share my experience with others about deaf culture, sign language, communication technology and make friends. ”

“ I have been signing with my son since 6 motnhs would love a group to practice our signs with. Moving to wilmington, IL from Batavia,NY In august. Please e-mail me at Janelle_18_99@yahoo.com I will be happy to host. ”

“ I spended a week in Washington D.C. my senior year in high school. Half of the students talked and the others were deaf. I really liked the experience and would like to continue learning ASL to help others. ”

“ I miss signing :( I worked as an interpreter for a year before I became a full time stay at home mommy, but I'd really like to get back into the Deaf community again!! ”

“ i am very interested in learning asl sign. i know very little and would like to learn more. ”

“ Hi, My name is Lynda. I Would love meeting up at fairly convenient place to chat and make friends. I have been signing for some years, and would like to chat with new people in asl. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in teaching ASL at the nursery and kindergarten level. I also have a friend who just recently lost her hearing from a long term illness and I want to be able to communicate with her. ”

“ Hi everyone. I'm Tom. I'm hearing and I love ASL. I moved from Ohio about a year ago. I am anxious to meet new Deaf and hearing friends and to improve my signing and receptive skills. I live in Naperville. Hope to see you tomorrow at Deaf expo. ”

“ Hi, I am married and a student at Harper College taking sign language. I desire to be an interpreter. I would like to learn more about the deaf community and beocme more fluent. I have two deaf clients and would like them to meet new people. ”

“ Hi! I am married and have 2 children. I am an ASL student at Harper. I am looking forward to meeting new people that I can practice my signing with. Hope to make it to my first meeting in Oct. ”

“ I majored in ASL years ago and never went into the field. My signing is very rusty. Would like to pick it up again. Please contact me if you know of any groups in the Chicago/Oak Park/Brookfield area. My email address is chicycling@yahoo.com ”

“ I am HOH and would very much like to meet others with similar challenges. I am also in the process of learning sign language. ”

“ I'm aliza i'm 23 and i'm really wanting to learn more sign and become very good at it. My goal is to work in a preschool with deaf children. So any help in which you know were i can take classes let me know at alizastud@yahoo.com ”

“ Started signing back in 2002, taking a few classes here, meeting people there. Looking forward for the chance to chat and continue to learn! ”

“ This is my first experience taking a sign language course. I am not hearing impaired, but I have had family members that were,(my late brother-in-law attended the Ann J. Kellogg School for the Deaf in Battle Creek, Michigan), and my husband is now exper ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to practice my ASL. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I grew up @ 5 states school for the deaf. I enjoys to socialize people with ASL and watch 'em improving their ASL skills. I loves to chat in ASL about anything, share with laughs! A big hand wave if interested! =) ”