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Virtual Training

March 11, 2026
       6-8PM CDT

"Cardinal Numbers and Number Incorporation in ASL"

Presenter: MJ Bienvenu

Important Information:

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  • Registration is FREE for Louisiana residents

  • Registration is $20 for Out-of-State registrants

  • No refunds after March 1, 2026

  • Deadline to register is March 10, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

  • Training will be presented in ASL

  • Interpreters will NOT be provided

  • Requests for special accommodations must be received by February 27, 2026 

  • This training is hosted by LRID with some funding from Louisiana Commission for the Deaf

  • .2 PS RID CEUS have been applied for

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Training Description:

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ASL has more than 20 different number systems, including cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, incorporating numbers, and unique systems.  This workshop focuses on two of them-Cardinal and Number Incorporation.  Discussions and video examples will help participants improve their skills by focusing on strategies to analyze each system to increase comprehension and to incorporate these systems for correct number production.

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Educational Objectives:

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  • Discuss ASL palm orientation in the production of cardinal numbers

  • Identify and produce ASL cardinal numbers

  • Define number incorporation in ASL

  • Identify and produce and produce incorporating numbers

  • Self-assess number product post workshop

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Presenter's biography:

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​MJ Bienvenu is a pioneering Deaf ASL scholar, educator, and activist, born in Baton Rouge, LA, who grew up in a Deaf family and graduated from Gallaudet College with a BA in English, and a MA in Linguistics and Union Institute and University with degrees in Linguistics and Interdisciplinary Studies. She was a co-founder of The Bicultural Center to foster dialogue between Deaf and interpreting communities from 1987 to 1994.  She then worked as professor in the Department of ASL and Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University, before retiring.   She is known for her work in ASL instruction, Deaf culture, bilingualism, LGBTQIA, -isms and empowerment.

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LRID is an RID-approved CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This program is offered for 0.2 PS at the some content knowledge level.

 

LRID promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Target audience: ASL/English
interpreters; students; both Deaf and
non-Deaf
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