Classes

Every Monday, we provide free Sign language courses. American Sign Language (ASL) is taught. The classes are held at our Van Nuys site, located at 14547 Gilmore St.in Van Nuys. Classes start promptly at 6:30pm and end at 7:15pm. The class just completed the first eight chapters from the book, "The Joy of Signing." Anyone can participate at any time, since we constantly review previous lessons. The class is fun, interacting, and fast moving. Starting June 2nd, 2008, for those interested, I will be teaching how to interpret a song, "You Raise Me Up," by Josh Groban. This will add an additional 20 minuted to the class. The goal is to interpret, while a hula company dances to the music. If interested in learning to interpret music only, that is fine. Enrollment is limited so if you are interested, please email Tim Boydstun at tim@willieross.org.

Lessons

We have a riding program located in Lakeview Terrace, California that provides therapeutic riding instruction to its clients. Outside program hours, lessons are available to youth and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy and paralysis. Lessons are income dependent and are $0-$40 per session. Anyone interested in taking lessons, please contact Ann Marriner, our Equine manager at 818) 786-ROSS or Tim Boydstun at tim@willieross.org. 

Seminars

No seminars for Summer 2008.The Equine Program plans to enroll some of its clients in the Equine Special Olympics to be held in September. For more information please contact Ann Marriner at 818) 786-ROSS.