“ I've been studying ASL informally through deaf friends as well as taking classes at both Gallaudet and CHS (Canadian Hearing Society), and now that I'm away from home, I'm looking for people in the area with whom I can practice and learn more. ”

“ We have deaf Coffee Star Bucks at 9th Street and South Street every Wednesday night at 7 PM until ? ”

“ sign language and deaf interpretation events and fun ”

“ Hello, I am not deaf, but I have a friend that is deaf and she does not have any friends that are also deaf. I thought it would be nice if I could set up a meeting in the Philadelphia area to just talk, but in sign language. Please help me out. ”

“ I am in the first semester of an ASL class at CCP and i thought it would help me out if i not only learn the language but to also learn about the ASL community. ”

“ Hi! I'm currently an ASL student and trying to get more involved with the Deaf community. I feel this would be the best way for me to make friends and interact more, so if interested - let's meet! ”

“ hearing aids in both ears. I have developed a vocal chord disorder, called Spasmodic Dystonia. I am currently employed.They have been very supportive but now I do not have a voice and I am lost. My email is rmship@gmail.com.Help please I'm desperate. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am with company that are bring video communication services to the deaf. They feature Video email, video broadcasting, video IM, video phone, video blogs any deaf group interested just send me an invite. ”

“ Hi! Looking to meet people who want to become fluent in ASL. I am currently studying at CCC. ”

“ Could we meet at Little Italy in Phila pa . It is a pizza place with room. It is close to I 95. The address is Princeton and Edmund 19135. ”

“ I wanted to be able to continue my signing - find a group who shares the same interests; see where signing with baby groups were locally so I could continue teaching/spreading the word about children and infants signing. ”

“ I want local American Sign Language Meetups because I want to practice and continue learning ASL and the deaf culture. ”

“ Iam a cochlear implant reciepient and love to share my experiences and want to keep on practicing on my signing so i like thease meetings ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a hearing student in school to become an ASL Interpreter and would love to meet others in the same boat! I plan on integrating sign into my future kids' daily life. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm taking an Intro to Sign Language class and want to learn more. Hoping to meet up with peolpe who don't mind helping me learn and hanging out. ”

“ I am studying asl and I definitely need some outside-of-the-class practice! Just looking for a friend or two to sign with and have a good time in the city! ”

“ Hi I am deaf and I graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology,NY last month. I have been living in Philly for few years but I have not meet deaf events in Philly. I would like to meet deaf people at any place. Contact me Chi09@yahoo.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an interpreting student in need of Deaf interaction! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm taking classes in ASL and being around people are sign and expressive will help me learning more effectively. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just started a ASL class at Community College of Philadelphia and I need to attend these social events so that I can learn to sign and understand the social culture. ”

“ i am married and i really like to meet ppl deaf and hearing matter with me . i want be join new friends and company and fun ect... ”

“ my niece and nephew waere born deaf and i want to find some resources for them and i also want to learn sign languge ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to practice my asl. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my 13 month old son was just diagnosed with a profound hearing loss, and we would like to continue to sign with him, and would like to find others who might share their wisdom. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a Nursing/ASL Int. student @ CCP. I'm looking to get more interaction in the Deaf community and become better at ASL. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an ASL student and I want to meet with people in the Deaf Community to improve ASL skills and my ability to communicate with Deaf people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a hearing person learning ASL, and I'd like to meet Deaf and hearing people involved in the Deaf Community. ”

“ Hi! my name is Chris. I love chocolate I work as a freelance sign language interpreter. I enjoy reading, cooking, writing, deep conversations, chocolate, wine, and meeting people. I'm really excited about this meetup it should be a lot of fun. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am currently learning ASL at PSD and need to build my confidence by interacting with others in the deaf/hard of hearing community, and those learning the language as well. ”

“ I want met deaf and hard of hearing people in my area that could share experience, culture, language and time together. ”

“ I am deaf, full. I have a digital camera, Olympus and am Artist/Graphic Designer. I work on Photoshop. I live in Lancaster. Anyone from my area driving to this, in the future? We can ride share, maybe. ”

“ MY NAME IS RITA BELL I AM HARD OF HEARING, WORK AT PSD FOR 6 YEARS. I WOULD LIKE TO LEARN HOW TO USE ASL WITH DEAF STUDENTS BECAUSE MY SIGN IS FULL ENGLISH. ALSO I HAVE TWO DEAF CHILDREN MY DAUGHTER IS 22 AND MY SON IS 18 HE IS A STUDENT AT PSD. ”

“ I want local American Sign Language Meetups because I would like to learn sign language as I havent used it since I was 8 yrs old. ”

“ I want local Deaf & Hard of Hearing Meetups because I am deaf and new to PA. I am trying to meed other deaf people here in PA. I am from California. ”

“ I'm a 20 year old daughter of a deaf woman whom I've lost touch with and would like to find. There's really no other reason why I'm on here. ”

“ I want local Deaf & Hard of Hearing Meetups because I don't have that very much deaf friends around my hometown as I would love to have more friends to have fun together for any events and hanging out ”

“ Hi, my name's Bridget-I'm in my fourth semester studying ASL at Arcadia University. Would like to join and come to events to practice my signing and learn more about Deaf culture. ”

“ I'm so excited that I finally found a decent group. I'm an ASL student and I'm just looking to meet deaf friends to learn more about the deaf culture. ”

“ DEAF CULTURE IS LIKE A STONE THE OCEAN BEATS AGAINST AND WITH EVERY CRASHING WAVE A LITTLE MORE IS WORN AWAY IN PASSING TIME.I HOPE TO PRESERVE IT BY BECOMMING FLUENT IN ASL AND ADVOCATING IN HIS AREA. ”

“ Hi! My name is Regina. I am hard of hearing & wear hearing aids. I do not know any sign language, but would love to learn. I am interested in meeting new friends. ”

“ Hello, I'm Michael J. from Phila. area. ”

“ Hello! ”

“ looking to see what deaf are doing in penna. moved from ny recently ”