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Touch Signals Workshop


  • Kansas School for the Deaf 450 East Park Street Olathe, KS, 66061 United States (map)

Touch Signals is used with people who are deaf-blind, providing visual and environmental information using various methods of touch on the body.  These signals do not interrupt formal spoken or signed communication.  Touch SIgnals are discreet and in real-time, allowing the deaf-blind person greater awareness of what is occurring in their surroundings.

Registration Fees (Deadline January 2, 2018):

Interpreter (CEUs) - $100.00

Family/Community Member - $40.00

DeafBlind Consumer - $20.00

Workshop Times:

Feb. 23: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Feb. 24: 8:30am - 4:00pm

**Consumer/family members attend Saturday only

**Earn 1.3 CEUs must attend both days

Hotel Accommodation

DoubleTree by Hilton

10100 College Boulevard

Overland Park, Kansas, 66210

Phone: 913-451-6100

Group code: KSD (before Jan. 20, 2018)

Rate: $119 plus taxes

**Free Shuttle from Hotel to KSD**

Questions or to register please contact KSD Outreach at - ksdoutreach@kssdb.org Phone: (913) 210-8149

Earlier Event: February 23
Leadership Day