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Signs for SOL
Helping People Be Understood
Signs to Support Hearing People Who find Communication or Articulation a Challenge.
Two live recorded classes a month:
First Thursday 4-4:30pm (EST) and Third Sunday 7-7:30pm (EST)
Can't make it?
There is a recordings library available at your fingertips.
Founding membership price: $27/monthly
Founding member price goes away on Sept. 1, 2026
Who Signs for SOL IS for
*Families like parents & siblings
*Loved ones like friends & neighbors
* Professionals like teachers, support personnel, direct care staff, and healthcare workers
*Groups like schools, respite, advocacy,
& other organizations
who serve HEARING children OR adults who have communication challenges such as:
Down syndrome, autism, Bell's Palsy, aphasia, Parkinson's, neurological disorders, later in life hearing loss, other issues that create communication or speech struggle.
Who Signs for SOL is NOT for
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NOT for anyone looking for a sign language video dictionary.
NOT for anyone desiring to learn American Sign Language (ASL)
ASL is a fully formed language unrelated to English. It is best learned through a Deaf instructor.
NOT for family or friends of Deaf children or adults.
Your Deaf family and friends are best served by you connecting with the Deaf community.
NOT for anyone looking for support for hearing loss.
*If your are interested in learning ASL, about the Deaf or Hard of Hearing communities, or looking for support with hearing loss see our clickable Deaf and HOH resources lists below.
Two live recorded classes a month:
First Thursday 4-4:30pm (EST) and Third Sunday 7-7:30pm (EST)
Can't make it?
There is a recordings library available at your fingertips.
Founding membership price: $27/monthly
Founding membership price goes away on Sept. 1, 2026
A Personal Story
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I have known Michelle Smiley for about four years...She is filled with integrity and her cup runneth over with the drive to help families....As a retired kindergarten teacher of 27 years, a parent of a child with down syndrome and a grandma of an almost two year old, I know first hand how important using sign language along with verbal words and phrases makes an impact with...learning. They have a visual cue, an auditory word and then the learning transpires very quickly. Oftentimes [they] do not have the verbal language to express their needs and wants so they get very frustrated… With Signs For SOL communication needs will be met and will be a pleasant experience for all.
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Patti, Phoenix, AZ
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membership includes:
Facilitator with over 40 years collective experience in the fields of education, sign language, and coaching.
Two live virtual classes a month
No predetermined curriculum
Participant Driven Content (Learn the signs YOU want to know that apply to YOUR situation)
Constantly growing recordings and resources library
Materials to support the whole person, such as, mindset, breath work, and body systems practices
Specialist and Boots on the Ground speaker gallery
... and more
Two live recorded classes a month:
First Thursday 4-4:30pm (EST) and Third Sunday 7-7:30pm (EST)
Can't make it?
There is a recordings library available at your fingertips.
Founding membership price: $27/ monthly
Founding membership price goes away Sept. 1, 2026
Benefits of Joining Signs for SOL
Reduce Frustration
Create Ease and Calm
Enhance
Communication
Create Connection & Understanding
Promote Empowerment
Create Confidence & Independence
Between You and Those You Care For
About Michelle Smiley
BA Drama, MS Deaf Education, Owner of Third Eye Interpreting, LLC
Michelle has 40+ years experience in the fields of Deaf, Special, and General Education; Sign Language Interpretation; collegiate instruction; and transformational coaching. She is a national public speaker and an award winning actor/interpreter.
She was inspired to start Signs for SOL in honor of a loved one and because of her own bout with Bell's Palsy. The Bell's Palsy left half of her face paralyzed. It affected her speech, vision, and hearing and made speaking clearly very difficult. She remembers vividly how appreciative she was to be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
She also remembers how much she wished those around her knew even a few key signs to ease the struggle, frustration, and exhaustion she experienced when speaking. Her desire, with Signs for SOL , is to create a program that is easily digestible and immediately applicable for its members while also providing allyship to the Deaf community.
A resource list of Deaf or Hard of Hearing run or owned businesses and organizations is featured on this website. Please support these businesses. Go to them first when wanting to learn ASL, about the Deaf community, or support around hearing loss.
To those in the Deaf community who have taken me under your wing, embraced me, and taught me your beautiful language, I am eternally grateful.
Michelle is a self proclaimed brave thinker and bold actor. She loves travel, personal development, and performance. She is a Teacher of the Deaf, Interpreter, and actor. During her off hours you will most often find her singing as part of an acoustic duo, acting in murder mystery dinner theater, or loving on her granddaughter. To learn more about Michelle and her multi-passionate work in the world click on her Linktree.
Two live recorded classes a month:
First Thursday 4-4:30pm (EST) and Third Sunday 7-7:30pm (EST)
Can't make it?
There is a recordings library available at your fingertips.
Founding membership price: $27/monthly
Founding membership price goes away Sept. 1, 2026
Deaf Resources
Below is a list of Deaf owned or run businesses and organizations that provide ASL instruction, programming, or information on Deaf culture and community.
National Association of the Deaf: What is American Sign Language
The Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness: Understanding Deaf Culture and the Deaf world
American Society for Deaf Children: online ASL classes and other information
EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Raising And Educating a Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing Child
Early Intervention: The Missing Link
If you are a DEAF owned or run business or organization that provides ASL instruction, programming, or information on Deaf culture and community, and want to request being added to this list please click the button below.
Hard of Hearing Resources
Below is a list of resources for those who identify as Hard of Hearing or are looking for support for hearing loss.
If you are a Hard of Hearing owned or run business or organization that provides information on Hearing loss or support to the Hard of Hearing community and want to request being added to this list please click the button below.
