International Day of Sign Languages 2021
Celebrate the UN’s International Day of Sign Language by donating to support programs that help families learn ASL.
ASL Resources for Deaf Awareness Month – September 2021
September is Deaf Awareness Month. See ASL videos that celebrate this annual event and raise awareness about diversity in the Deaf community.
2022 MJP Deaf Art, Storytelling, and ASL Poetry Competition
Registration is now open for the 2022 Marie Jean Phillip Deaf Art, Storytelling, and ASL Poetry Competition. See past winners, learn how to register.
ASL Video of the Week: OPEN
This week’s ASL video is all about the many meanings of the word OPEN, presented by our friends at EnglishByEye.
ASL Resources for Remembering 9/11
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Twin Towers, we’ve collected videos in ASL about this event and its aftermath.
Clear Face Mask Offer
Donate $30 to the American Society for Deaf Children and get a set of 5 clear face masks! Offer ends 9/31/21
ASDC Donor Acknowledgements – August 2021
Thank you to ASDC’s August 2021 donors! Your contribution is bringing families together through American Sign Language.
Pre-National Deaf Pickleball Tournament
Join us in Westminster, MD on Saturday, September 11th for an all-day pickleball tournament. Admission is free. Families and fans are welcome!
New Poll for Deaf/HH Drivers
A new poll from the auto industry gauges how Deaf and hard of hearing drivers interact with vehicles. This information will be used to improve accessibility in new cars.
Deafblindness and Learning
Children who are deaf-blind often miss out on natural (incidental) opportunities to learn. Learn practices and strategies to promote access to learning!
ASL (Story) Video of the Week: DAVID GOES TO SCHOOL
This week’s video is an ASL retelling of the book, David Goes to School. Find out what happens when David’s outrageous behavior lands him in trouble at school.
October Webinar – A Crash Course Deaf Education
Learn about Deaf Education and get the tools you need to make informed decisions about your child’s educational placement and support.
Webinar: Protecting and Empowering our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
In this November 15 webinar, you’ll learn practical ways to help your deaf or hard of hearing child build stronger relationships and be safer from harm or abuse.
ASL Video of the Week: ON
This week’s ASL video takes a deep dive into the word “on” and gives examples of its uses in English and ASL.
Webinar: Learn Strategies to Improve English Literacy Skills
Learn how Cued Speech and other strategies can help deaf and hard of hearing students improve their English literacy skills.
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