Gecko BASL Protactile ASL LLC

07/31/2024

Upper left: Building Bridges: Busting Myths and Discomfort about the DeafBlind Community

Hearing Interpreters, Deaf Interpreters, and Support Service Providers (SSP/CN) Encouraged
RID logo

Upper Right: Workshop Summary:
3 hours = 0.3 CEUs
Jenga - Touching and Connecting: Explore the significance of touch in communication, practice tactile interactions, and consider boundaries and consent.
SSP Training Discussion: Discuss the role and training of Support Service Providers (SSPs) for deafblind individuals, and identify best practices and collaboration strategies.
History of ASL, TASL, and PTL: Learn about the development and cultural importance of American Sign Language (ASL), tactile ASL (TASL), and Protactile Language (PTL).
Power, Privilege, and Oppression (PPO): Analyze power dynamics, reflect on personal privilege, and explore strategies to challenge systemic inequalities.
DBLT Discussion Panel: Engage with DeafBlind Leadership Team advocates on their experiences and goals, and learn how to support their advocacy.
Co-Navigating & Interpreting: Develop skills for co-navigating and interpreting for deafblind individuals, including environmental awareness and tailored communication techniques.
Co-Navigating/Interpreting Techniques:
Hand-on up to 20 hours = 1 CEUs
- Learn protactile signing and tactile cues.
- Use clear communication and sighted guide techniques.
- Be mindful of the environment and utilize assistive technology.
- Approach interactions with empathy and patience.
These workshops focus on improving communication, understanding cultural contexts, and promoting inclusive practices for deafblind individuals.
Bottom left: Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This PPO program is offered for up to 1.3 CEUs at the LITTLE/NONE Content Knowledge Level.

Bottom Left: $35 Registration Fee
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FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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Bottom right: SATURDAY
08.24.2024
12PM TO 3 PM
Phoenix Deaf Community Center
1545 W Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015

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Bottom: DBLEADERSHIPTEAM@GMAIL.COM

07/05/2024

Professional Headshot 2024

[ID: Outdoor. A blur of brown and green leaves in the background. A bald, brown-skinned male has a black beard and a white goatee. He wore a light blue plain buttoned-up shirt with an unbuttoned collar and a royal blue suit with a white handkerchief in his left pocket. He smiled.]

01/18/2024

Greetings!

Check out an exciting opportunity!

Image Description:

Green background. Lime green sun on the top left. Slightly darker lime green branch with leaves on the top right and partly on the sun. A black vase with a lime green gecko sitting on the bottom left. A few lime green stripes shaped like a rainbow on the bottom.

Black text: Gecko Protactile team hosts Protactile Dinner.

A dinner event to provide a mini-workshop on protactile and hands-on PT experience for 12 participants on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Phoenix, AZ.

RSVP: $35 per person by Sunday, February 11, 2024 -- First come, first served.
Impossible Taco Salad
Water bottles, Coke & Sprite
Sleeping mask (blindfold)
Jumbo Jenga

gecko.bpa.llc@gmail.com (Phoenix Association for the Deaf logo)

10/26/2023

Protactile Language Theory - Certificate Program - Registration only open until November 15th! Image description: Lesley and Roberto are two Protactile educators seated facing each other, with their h

10/11/2023

Here is a peek at my online workstation! NEAT, right? Teach:able is an awesome teaching platform. I have gradually built three schools for a few months - Gecko BASL school, Gecko Protactile school, & Gecko ASL school! I am super excited to continue expanding my schools.

[ID: Gecko BASL Protactile ASL LLC Dashboard on Teachable.com website - white background with five pictures. The first picture on the top left is a profile picture of an avatar of Earl Terry. Under the profile picture is a navigation list (My Schools, Create New School, Settings, Billings, Help, and Logout)

Black background. The avatar has melanin skin and is bald. He wore a pair of black eyeglasses, a light blue buttoned shirt, a navy blue necktie, and a pair of navy blue pants. He smiled and waved.

The next three pictures are the same as the profile picture on the top right, but additional information was added below the pictures - gecko-basl.teachable.com, gecko-protactile.teachable.com, and gecko-asl.teachable.com.

The last picture under the three pictures is a training course provided by Teachable.com.]

10/06/2023

SNEAK PEEK! This is to give you a general idea of what certificate you will receive after completing the training, and you can earn CEU!

[ID: A green badge shaped like a shield with green ribbons on the bottom.

Black text: Earl Terry
05 of October,
2023
White border with Black text: Protactile
Completion of Orientation
13.5 hours
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Bottom left: QRC to Validation Page
Bottom center: Curvise, Earl Terry
Text: Earl Terry, Protactile Educator
Bottom right: Gecko BPA LLC logo
gecko-protactile.teachable.com/]

08/22/2023

Please support my small business by doing me a big favor! Print this picture and post it on a bulletin board for me! Many thanks in advance! 🤎 (brown heart emoji)



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08/18/2023

Get ready to communicate like never before! I'm excited to announce that my online school for ASL is now open for business. Join me in bringing the power of sign language to the world!

08/18/2023

Hey, I just wanted to share some exciting news with you. I recently launched an online school for people who are interested in learning more about BASL. If you're looking to expand your knowledge in this area, feel free to check out my website at teachable.com. I'm currently accepting new clients and would love for you to take a look at my homepage. As time goes on, I plan to add more products and services, so stay tuned!

https://gecko-basl.teachable.com

08/18/2023

Good morning!

Guess what? I created an online school for anyone in Arizona who wants to learn more about Protactile at teachable.com. I am accepting new clients now. Please take a moment to browse my homepage. I will add more products and services as time goes on.

Come on in and enroll! (ARIZONA ONLY)
https://gecko-protactile.teachable.com

Grow a new tail!

05/03/2023

Hola!

The time has come! Protactile training provided by Gecko BASL Protactile ASL LLC is now available. My name is Earl Terry, and I am a PT educator. I will accept up to 20 clients for the summer - May to July.

HURRY -- First Come, First Serve! Click on the link below to RSVP and pay as soon as possible to claim the available slot! I am eager to touch you and help you grow a new tail (skills).

Warm Regards,
Earl

https://forms.gle/kJSorMF6VC12H8at9