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
New Fall Workshops and Webinars Added!
We've added more workshops and webinars to our Fall 2023 lineup! Each month, ASDC hosts Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing mentors, advocates, professionals, and educators who share their experiences and knowledge on various topics with our community. Our Fall Topics include:...
Join our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the American Society for Deaf Children is excited to announce that we are seeking two new members for our Board. YOU are invited to apply! The deadline is September 1, 2023 What do Board Members Do? ASDC Board Members serve for two...
Thank You for Joining Us in Virginia! See you in 2024!
LANGUAGE, LAUGHTER, AND LOTS OF FUN - THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED IN 2023!If you missed ASDC's 31st Annual Family Conference: Language Starts With Me in Williamsburg, VA, here's a recap! It was an unforgettable experience! The Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA, was the...
Mark Your Calendars for ASDC’s Fall Events
Join us this Fallin ASL WEEKENDClarks Summit, PA ASDC’s ASL Weekend is a unique two-day workshop for parents, professionals, and anyone interested in learning American Sign Language. It is a fun, interactive weekend full of activities and discussions that will give...
Join us in Pennsylvania! Register now for ASL Weekend
TAKE YOUR ASL SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL! ASDC’s ASL Weekend is a unique two-day workshop for parents, professionals, and anyone interested in learning American Sign Language. It is a fun, interactive weekend full of activities and discussions that will give you...
Last Day to Register! Join us at ASDC’s Annual Family Conference Next Week
In just a few short hours, registration for our 2023 Annual Family Conference at the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA, closes for good. As we head into our final days of prep and execution and travel to Virginia, we are more excited about this year's conference...
2023 Family Conference Registration CLOSES Friday, July 7th!
We're just days away from gathering for the 2023 ASDC Annual Family Conference: Language Starts with Me! There's still time to register and join us at The Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA. An event so great, it took us an entire year to put it together! An event...
Register Today for the 5th Annual Scarlett’s Park Conference in the Silent Garden
Scarlett's Park in the Silent Garden is an annual conference focusing on Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults with special needs. Each year, distinguished lecturers from the United States are invited to share their knowledge and expertise with our community....
Video of the Week 6.28.23 | Super Red Riding Hood!
A story of guts and girl power!Super Red Riding Hood Ruby loves to play a superhero, so when her mother gives her a “mission” that takes her into the deep, dark woods, Ruby throws on her red cloak to become … Super Red Riding Hood! Nothing can scare her — except maybe...
ASL Video of the Week 6.21.23 | The Secret Diary of a Wolf
Scared of Little Red Riding Hood? The Secret Diary of a Wolf This diary reveals the secret hopes and fears of a wolf. Who would imagine that Little Red Riding Hood terrifies him? Who would guess he sings the Bark Chorale each Tuesday with the rest of the wolf pack?...
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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.
