American Society for Deaf Children
VALUABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES WITH DEAF CHILDREN
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
Latest ASDC News
Hug-A-Runner Fundraiser a Success!
The 2019 Hug-a-Runner event challenged people to run a 5k every day for 10 days. More than 600 people participated and raised more than $6,500 for ASDC.
Vote for ASDC! Project for Awesome 2019
Seniors at the Lexington School for the Deaf created a video about ASDC for this year's Project for Awesome! #Project4Awesome was started by YouTube stars John and Hank Green. It raises funds for Save the Children, Partners in Health, and the charities with the top...
ASL Weekend in Maryland: January 25-26, 2020
Take your ASL skills to the next level! Join us in Maryland School for the Deaf in Ellicott City, MD on January 25-26, 2020. All skill levels welcome.
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!
About ASDC
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.
Latest Blog Posts
Hug-A-Runner Fundraiser a Success!
The 2019 Hug-a-Runner event challenged people to run a 5k every day for 10 days. More than 600 people participated and raised more than $6,500 for ASDC.
Vote for ASDC! Project for Awesome 2019
Seniors at the Lexington School for the Deaf created a video about ASDC for this year's Project for Awesome! #Project4Awesome was started by YouTube stars John and Hank Green. It raises funds for Save the Children, Partners in Health, and the charities with the top...
ASL Weekend in Maryland: January 25-26, 2020
Take your ASL skills to the next level! Join us in Maryland School for the Deaf in Ellicott City, MD on January 25-26, 2020. All skill levels welcome.
ASDC Newsletter – Nov. 2019
Learn ASL signs for November, get news you can use and learn how your school can become a member of the ASDC family.
ASL Signs for November – Video
Learn useful ASL signs for November with ASL teacher Edna Johnston!