Exploring resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community has never been easier. With a plethora of organizations and tools available, individuals can now access tailored support and educational materials to enhance their understanding and use of American Sign Language (ASL). Below is a curated list of valuable resources, offering everything from interactive learning to community support.
Michigan Hands and Voices
Website: https://www.mihandsandvoices.org/gbys
My Deaf Child
Website: https://www.mydeafchild.org
Sign It! ASL
This platform offers free access when registered through My Deaf Child: https://www.signitasl.com/
Described and Captioned Media Program
Website: https://dcmp.org
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Website: https://deafhhs.org/
American Society of Deaf Children
Website: https://deafchildren.org
Michigan Department of Education-Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO)
Website: https://mdelio.org/dhh-family-support – A hub connecting to other local and national resources.
My Go Sign Language for Kids – ASL
Website: https://www.youtube.com/@MyGoSignLanguageforKids-ASL – Engaging videos for children featuring ASL.
ASL at Home
Website: https://www.aslathome.org/ – A family-focused curriculum for young deaf children and their supporters.
Holley Family Village
Website: https://www.holleyfv.org
Oklahoma School for the Deaf Online ASL Classes
Website: https://courses.osd.k12.ok.us
Signing Time
Website: https://www.signingtime.com/
Signing Time is an ideal resource for all ages to learn ASL vocabulary, offering over 1,000 signs and teaching how to construct sentences. Suitable for ages 4 and up, these materials might also be available for lending at local libraries.
Sign Language 101
Website: https://www.signlanguage101.com
Visual Language and Visual Learning VL2
Website: https://vl2.gallaudet.edu
ASL Apps
This app offers interactive experiences, including video clips and quizzes. A free account provides access to some lessons, while a premium account unlocks all features.
Hand Talk features a 3D interpreter named Hugo that serves as a translator between English and ASL, customizable and adjustable to user preferences.
Emphasizing interactive learning, this app includes exercises, quizzes, and video demonstrations from ASL instructors.
Other apps for learning ASL are also available for those interested in expanding their knowledge.
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