ASL Deafined has the following free articles available about American sign language, which contain some great information, and some of the most commonly asked questions. We often get asked how to learn ASL, how our video classes and courses work, how you can get started teaching sign language, and we are constantly telling people about the benefits of learning ASL.
A common misconception is that the only people who should learn American Sign Language (ASL) are those who are Deaf.
Read MoreEverybody learns differently. Some of us are verbal learners, others are aural learners, others are visual learners, and so forth.
Read MoreThere’s no denying it- having a Deaf child as a hearing parent can be extremely challenging. This isn’t because there
Read MoreWhile our society is becoming more inclusive of the Deaf community, there are still shortages when it comes to accessible
Read MoreThere are many different ways for those in the Deaf community to interact with the hearing world and everyone has
Read MoreAmerican Sign Language is a complex language with a rich history, but only recently have linguists and institutions recognized it
Read MoreShould students be able to study American Sign Language in high school? Today, the answer is a resounding yes! Educators
Read MoreWhat jobs can a deaf or hard of hearing person hold? As it turns out, just about anything! Today, deaf
Read MoreMost of us only encounter a few deaf people in the course of our lives. We may be oblivious to
Read MoreIt wasn’t long ago that most deaf or hard of hearing children attended residential deaf schools. In residential deaf schools,
Read MoreIf you’re a parent, you’ll know that one of the most frustrating things is not being able to understand your
Read More“Are you bilingual?” a teacher asks Jennifer, a junior in high school. “Yes, I speak English and American Sign Language,”
Read MoreMost people don’t realize how many people use American Sign Language in the U.S. Most hearing individuals only encounter a
Read MoreStatistics Show Disturbing Shortage American Sign Language Interpreters Members of the deaf community are having trouble accessing American Sign Language
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Learning ASL Online Today anyone can learn American Sign Language—if they have WiFi. If you
Read MoreThomas Hopkins Gallaudet (1787-1851) Ask any American if they know the name Gallaudet and its claim to fame and sadly
Read MoreCertified American Sign Language Interpreters There are definite advantages to learning sign language for anyone interested in becoming more involved
Read MoreLipreading Easy? Earlier we spoke about general myths that many have about the deaf, and one area that people
Read MoreSign language in the workplace is becoming more prevalent as the number of people increases who are hearing impaired, or
Read MoreAs American Sign Language (ASL) has increased in its popularity and usage, so too has the number of reasons to
Read MoreIf you’re interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL), the first major choice you need to make is whether you
Read MoreThe demand for Sign Language teachers is at an all time high. American Sign Language continues to rise in popularity,
Read MoreWith the advent of distance education, you can now learn just about anything if you have internet access. American Sign
Read MoreFrom deaf students and parents with deaf children to the community at large, everyone can enjoy the freedom of learning
Read MoreWhenever you think of Sign Language for children, you probably only think of it in the context of deaf children
Read MoreSign Language is quickly becoming one of the most popular languages to learn. There are a number of great reasons
Read MoreCongratulations! You’ve decided to learn Sign Language. Whether you’re deaf, have a deaf child, want to use Sign Language to
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