Perspectives' American Sign Language Classes are a fun, unique, way to learn a new language! Since we've started teaching ASL nearly a decade ago, we have made modifications to our program throughout the years to make learning ASL easy and fun. We have classes that range from beginner to advanced as well as workshops to hone in on skills necessary to become a skilled signer. Our teachers are both hearing and deaf with the skills and knowledge to expose students to ASL in a natural, native approach. Classes are held "voice off" to get students actively signing in order to benefit receptive abilities and to advance their skills more quickly. Join us in a safe, fun, supportive environment to become aware of Deaf Culture, the community and the language of the deaf. Signing up is easy using our online form! Special Olympics took place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 31, June 1 & June 2 2013. This year’s team consisted of 60 athletes. Bridges continues to have several athletes participating with our team! The team enjoyed great success this year! The weekend started off with events on Friday, followed by Opening Ceremonies including the motorcycle, fire, rescue & police vehicles, the fire & police torch runners, a fireworks display and ending with an outside dance! The weekend was filled with many medals, outstanding performances from out all of our athletes, closing ceremonies and the dance! We would like to THANK ALL of our coaches including, Amy Beretta, Kelly Camp, Martha Simmons, Eric Beretta, Nick Beretta, Alex Beretta for all of their help during URI, Bishop Hendricken and throughout the practice season! To all of the Perspectives employees that worked over the weekend THANK YOU! As you can attest, it means so much to the athletes to have you there to support and cheer them on and you have our appreciation for your efforts as well. Every year it gets better & better! Lastly, to the Athletes, THANK YOU for all of your efforts in preparing for this year’s 2013 URI games! The practices paid off, your overall efforts are applauded! We look forward to seeing everyone next year! May 17, 2013Please join us for the Perspectives 8th Annual Memorial 5k Road Race & Ocean State Senior Olympics 5k National Qualifier on Sunday September 8, 2013 at 10:00am at Goddard Park. The race is a benefit to raise money for a memorial burial fund for people who Perspectives has served and have passed away. In addition, there is a 1 mile fun walk. All 5k participants will receive all performance race t-shirts. Reminder for Perspectives Employees, it is only $10 to register for the race. All Perspectives Employees can register at a reduced rate of $10 [either by mail or drop off at the main office]. All community people can register on line at www.lightboxreg.com.