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American Sign Language : Internet Resources

Information about American Sign Language (ASL)

Organizations

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) -  A research organization for deafness and communication disorders

National Association of the Deaf (NAD) - A civil rights organization for the deaf and hard of hearing community

Deaf Linx - An organization dedicated to fighting audism through empowerment and education

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf - A registry for sign language interpreters. Using this website, you can search for an interpreter or find the qualifications needed to become one.

Vocabulary

Handspeak - An online American Sign Language Dictionary. Signs are shown in video format.

Sign ASL - An online American Sign Language Dictionary. This website compiles videos of signs from different sources online.

Signing Savvy - An online American Sign Language Dictionary. Signs are shown in video format.

Culture

Hands and Voices - A brief explanation on what deaf culture is with resources for parents.

Deaflympics - Created by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf, the Deaflympics are for deaf athletes to compete together at a national level

DOOR - An international Christian group for Evangelism and ministry

Schools For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing