Service Code 644 · Alameda County pilot
ASL Training and Support.
American Sign Language instruction for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind adults with developmental disabilities, together with the families and support teams around them.
Access is the goal. Not correction.
Deafness is not something to fix. This program removes communication barriers so each person can take part fully in their own life.
Their language. Their independence.
Individualized ASL built around how they already communicate, at their own pace.
A shared language at home.
The people closest to them learn too, so communication grows in every part of life.
What it can include.
Depending on the participant's desired goals and regional center approval.
Everyday wants and needs
Making and sharing choices
ASL for family members
Shared signs for home routines
Stores, transit, and appointments
Speaking up in IPP meetings
Connection to Deaf community
Friendships and social language
What we hear.
“We want to understand them without guessing.”
“They need a language they can use everywhere.”
“We want to learn ASL as a family.”
Clear for the whole team.
Your way of communicating comes first.
Sessions begin in your language and move at your pace, toward the vocabulary and expression you want to use every day.
You learn together.
Family members can join sessions to share a language at home. You receive regular updates and one point of contact at bttr.
Included, never interpreters.
Support professionals learn ASL alongside the participant, so communication carries into every routine.
Aligned with the IPP.
Request ASL Training and Support, Service Code 644, with bttr. Goals follow the IPP outcomes for communication, self advocacy, and community participation.
Funded by your regional center.
bttr partners with Regional Center of the East Bay on this Alameda County pilot, with progress documentation available.
This is language instruction and communication access, not speech therapy, interpreting, or a clinical service.
Now piloting in Alameda County.
For Regional Center of the East Bay clients in Alameda County. Spaces are limited, and early referrals help shape the program.
Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Oakland, Berkeley, San Leandro, Alameda, Castro Valley, Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore
Questions, answered.
What is ASL Training and Support under Service Code 644?
ASL Training and Support is a regional center service that provides American Sign Language instruction and communication support for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind adults with developmental disabilities, together with their families and support teams.
Who can receive ASL Training and Support with bttr.?
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are Regional Center of the East Bay clients in Alameda County. Families and support professionals can take part too.
Is this speech therapy or interpreting?
No. ASL Training and Support is language instruction and communication access, not speech therapy, interpreting, or a clinical service. The focus is expanding communication, not correcting the person.
Can family members and support professionals learn ASL too?
Yes. Sessions can include family members and support professionals so the people closest to the participant share a common language. They are included in training, never relied on to interpret.
Where is the pilot available?
The pilot is currently available to Regional Center of the East Bay clients living in Alameda County. Spaces are limited during the pilot phase.
What does a session look like?
Sessions begin in the person's language, include targeted ASL practice matched to their goals, and move into real situations at home and in the community, with family and support teams included when helpful.
Is the program grounded in Deaf culture?
Yes. The program is grounded in Deaf culture, visual communication, and respect for lived experience. Deafness is not something to fix; the goal is access.
How does it connect to the IPP?
Goals align with the participant's IPP for communication, self advocacy, and community participation. Goals and hours depend on the participant's desired outcomes and regional center approval.
How is ASL Training and Support funded?
ASL Training and Support is funded by your regional center when it is part of the participant's IPP.
How do we start?
Speak with your Regional Center of the East Bay Service Coordinator and request ASL Training and Support, Service Code 644, with bttr. You can also email team@bttrliving.com for a free consultation.
Related services.
Many participants combine services. bttr. delivers them as one team.
Independent Living Services (ILS)
Skills to do things on their own or with minimal support.
Learn more › Regional centerCoordinated Family Supports (CFS)
Coordinated support for adults who live in the family home.
Learn more › Regional centerSupported Living Services (SLS)
Ongoing support for adults living in a home of their own.
Learn more ›Every person deserves a language.
Email us with the participant's name, regional center, and the support you are looking for.
team@bttrliving.com(510) 709 5809 · 7 days, 9am to 9pm