There are a variety of self-contained classes for deaf and hard of hearing students, taught or supplemented by staff fluent in ASL, including but not limited to:

• Remedial Math: MTH 050 and 060
• Humanistic Psychology: PSY 107, offered periodically
• Career Development: CDV 110, offered every other year
• Deaf Culture: SGN 210, offered by the Sign Langauge department
• Computer Information Systems: various CIS courses are offered

In addition, the College has offered specialized courses for Deaf/HH students to assist them in developing skills in English: reading and writing. The instruction in these classes is usually supplemented by outside tutoring by a person fluent in ASL. These courses are developmental English courses which can be taken for skill improvement or to prepare yourself for College level reading and writing, leading to a degree program, such as an A.A. or an A.S. degree. Contact the Coordinator of Deaf/HH Services for current information (voice: 847.925.6266; TTY: 847.397.7600).

Extracurricular activities are varied and provide an opportunity to find new interests and make new friends.

• The Deaf Club meets on a regular basis and conducts various recreational events
• ADS hosts a popular annual DeaFest, including activities such as a high school Academic Bowl competition, educational panels, entertainment, and children events.
• Students participate in deaf volleyball tournaments and other activities
• Many workshops, seminars, presentations, and teleconferences are offered to students throughout the year.

In addition to services for Deaf and hard of hearing students, Harper College serves as an outreach site for the Midwest Center for Postsecondary Outreach (MCPO), which is located at St. Paul Technical College in St. Paul, MN. Harper's mission as a MCPO outreach site is to promote increased and improved access and availability of postsecondary educational opportunities for individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing through consultation, training, and technical assistance to postsecondary programs in the 12-state Midwest region including IL, IN, IA, KS, OH, ND, SD, NE, MI, WI, MN and MO. Harper College is directly involved in providing assistance to postsecondary programs in Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. Contact Beth Bortolotti for more information or assistance: 847.925.6369.