American Society for Deaf Children

VALUABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES WITH DEAF CHILDREN

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Kids Books in ASL

ABC Blocks

Reading and signing go hand in hand. Find ASL retellings of favorite story books!

 ASL Stories Directory

Knowledge Center

Stack Books

Valuable resources for parents, educators, and providers.

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SignOn with ASDC

Practice ASL in real-time with a Deaf adult!

This program is available to the first 500 ASDC Member Families who request access codes. Request yours today!

Families

Resources to help your deaf child and to understand the possibilities for your child’s future. Access to visual language resources and support for your child’s development.
Family Resources

Educators

Resources to assist educators in the classroom and promote and encourage family involvement in the child’s education
Educator Resources

ASL Stories Directory

ASDC Membership

Membership is open to everyone. Family membership is just $35 per year. Right now, when you join ASDC you’ll get five FREE sessions of  Sign On with ASDC – a $125 value! Members are also eligible for scholarships to ASDC events. Join us today!
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About ASDC

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ASDC is committed to empowering diverse families with deaf* children and youth by embracing full access to language-rich environments through mentoring, advocacy, resources, and collaborative networks.

*ASDC uses the term “deaf” to be inclusive of various hearing levels, including those who are seen as, or identify as Deaf, deaf, or hard of hearing.

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Recent Posts

ASDC Newsletter – July 2020

Jul 30, 2020

Get information about our upcoming ASL classes, signed ASL stories for kids, free webinars, and more!

Baby Signing Online Class

Jul 30, 2020

Our Baby Signing online class will teach you how to start signing with your infant or toddler. Taught by expert ASL instructor and mom of four, Edna Johnston.

ASL Story Spotlight: HUG

Jul 29, 2020

This month’s ASL Story Spotlight is about the book Hug. This book has just one written word, but when this sweet mother and daughter share this picture book with us through American Sign Language, the story comes to life!

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