Learning ASL
Resources for learning American Sign LanguageLearning ASL with your Child
The American Society for Deaf Children has programs that will help you learn American Sign Language. Giving your child access to a visual language like ASL will help provide a strong foudation for learning and communication that will last a lifetime.
Learning ASL in Person
Check out our ASL Weekends – a two-day workshop that will help you take your ASL skills to the next level. All skills levels welcome!
Learning ASL Online
Want to practice signing from home? Become an ASDC member and get five free sessions of SignOn with ASDC. You’ll sign in real time with a Deaf adult. You can choose your topics of conversation, schedule sessions as a time that is most convenient for you, and go back and watch your recorded sessions for more practice! SignOn also has a program for kids called “Friends Like Me” where your child can chat weekly with a group of kids their age.
In addition ASDC regularly offers online classes and webinars.
Learning ASL through Reading
Find hundreds of popular children’s story books in our ASL Stories Directory. Link out to free videos of ASL interpretations of the stories. You can even watch several different interpretations of the same story! Look up books alphabetically by title or by your child’s age.
Recent Blog Posts: ASL Resources
ASL Video of the Week: Around
Learn American Sign Language with ASDC! This week’s video explores the concept of AROUND and all the ways the word is used in ASL and English.
ASL Video of the Week: CORDUROY
Learn American Sign Language with ASDC! This week’s video features an ASL retelling of the classic children’s book, Corduroy by Don Freeman.
Newsletter – April 2021
ASDC Newsletter April 2021: Celebrate ASL Day, get ASL resources for Earth Day, and see new classes, camps, webinars and job openings.
ASL Resources for Earth Day
Get ASL Resources for Earth Day with links to videos of songs, signs, and stories for children in American Sign Language.
ASL Video of the Week: LIGHT
Learn American Sign Language with ASDC! This week’s video explores the concept of LIGHT and all the ways the word is used in ASL and English.
May STEMinar For Kids: Make A Motorized Car!
Join us for our May STEMinar for kids ages 10 and up. Make a motorized car – kit included with registration! Cost $15
May ASL Class: Spatial Signs & Giving Directions
Join us for our May ASL class with our expert American Sign Language instructors and learn how to use spatial signs to give clear directions.
Story Time in ASL: Corduroy
Join us for our April ASL Story Time! Edna Johnston will present the classic children’s book “Corduroy” by Don Freeman in American Sign Language. This fun family activity strengthens literacy skills in both ASL and English.
New Show for Deaf Kids! World Premiere + Cast Q&A
Join us on April 19th for the world premiere of You, Too!, a new show for elementary students presented in English and ASL.
April ASL Class: Sports & Outdoor Fun
Join us for our April ASL Class on signs for sports and outdoor fun with our expert American Sign Language instructors.
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ASL Stories Directory
We’ve made it easy for you to find hundreds of free videos of ASL retellings of your child’s favorite books. Search for stories by your child’s age or by the book’s title.
Practice ASL online!
Sign with a Deaf adult in real time and choose your conversation topics. Or your child can join “Friends Like Me” and chat with other deaf and hard of hearing children their age once a week. ASDC members get 5 FREE sessions (a $125 value). Not a member yet? Join ASDC.