Welcome to Flying Hands!
We are thrilled you are here!
​We have been approached many times about sign language classes and have always wanted to do them! In 2018 we made our first attempt at hosting classes to the community but had very little interest and couldn't find a location. In early 2023, things turned around around and we found a location in Rose Hill. A few months later we were able to build a partnership in Udall, and then shortly after Oxford. Just recently we were offered another opportunity to expand and grow into Haysville. Along the way we have met so many people and made communication between family, friends, coworkers, and patients so much better! It’s our dream to bridge the communication gap between family, friends, coworkers, and patients using American Sign Language. We work to help those that are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Autistic, Nonverbal, Down Syndrome, friends, family, coworkers, and staff of any person. We look forward to continuing to bridge the gap of communication!
How to Communicate with someone who is Deaf
There are many different ways to accomplish communication with someone who is deaf. You could write on a paper, type words on your phone, computer or tablet or play charades. Many words in ASL are very similiar to the physical action.
For Example: if you were playing a game of charades and drew a card that said "car" how would you demonstrate this? Would you mimic holding a steering wheel as if you were driving? If so, you've already learned how to say car in ASL. These simple actions allow you to communicate with someone who is deaf before ever knowing the language.
How to explain to a child what it means to be deaf
A deaf person is someone who is unable to hear. This can be difficult for children to understand. To help them better understand what it means to be deaf you can show them. Cover their ears with noise cancelling headphones or your hands and whisper words to them. This allows them to see how deaf people read lips but are unable to hear voices.
Some people can read lips, but this skill still only allows them to understand about 70% of what is said. This is why learning ASL is so important!