LibGuides: American Sign Language: Getting Started

Quick Links

World Federation of the Deaf
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The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international non-governmental organisation representing approximately 70 million Deaf people worldwide.
NIDCD ASL Fact Sheet
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The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders put together a fact sheet covering topics pertaining to ASL.
National Association of the Deaf
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The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation's premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.
American Sign Language Honor Society
Since its inception in 2006, the American Sign Language Honor Society (ASLHS) has become a valued addition to the field of ASL education. Its primary mission is to encourage and recognize high academic achievement in ASL studies for high school and college/university students.
Indiana Association of the Deaf
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The Indiana Association of the Deaf (IAD) was founded in 1886 by Deaf people who were concerned that Deaf people were not included in the decision and policy making processes affecting their lives. Today, the IAD is a dynamic and growing organization with organizational affiliates, and direct members. The IAD serves as an advocate for more than 400,000 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hoosiers, according to https://sphs.indiana.edu/clinics-and-services/deaf-community-resources/indiana-association-deaf.html

Pharrell's "Happy" in ASL

Butler American Sign Language Club

Get involved with the Butler University American Sign Language Club to practice your skills!

ASL Apps

Marlee Signs
This app will teach you the fundamentals of ASL – from the signed alphabet and basic vocabulary through to common expressions in everyday life – using high-quality video demonstrations.
ASL Coach
App for iPad and iPhone users with interactive coaching features to help the user learn ASL.
Sign Language for the Classroom
This app features over 600 signs for classroom use, including signs for biology, geography, government, mathematics, physics, technology, US history and auto-mechanics.
Signily
Keyboard app for Android and iPhone that includes sign language emojis and GIFs. Hand shapes come in different colors.
ASL Dictionary
This ASL Dictionary from the National Technical Institute for the Deaf is a modified version of their popular ASL Video Dictionary and Inflection Guide -- DIG. The program shows 2,700 signs and 650 sentences that demonstrate how signs change, or “inflect”, to convey different meanings.