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Resources for Learning
American Sign Language (ASL)
Online Dictionaries:
General Dictionaries:
- www.Lifeprint.com
- www.ASLPro.com
- www.Handspeak.com
- www.SigningSavvy.com
- www.Commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/alsweb/browser.htm
Specialized Dictionaries:
Math
- www.TSDVideo.org
Science
- https://wiki.rit.edu/display/sciencelexicon/Science+Signs+Lexicon
Religion
- http://www.aslpro.com/cgi-bin/aslpro/aslpro.cgi
- http://www.deafmissions.com/?PageID=18
International (signs from different national sign languages)
- https://www.spreadthesign.com/us/
Online Resources:
- ASL Nook: deaf family teaches short thematic lessons through video http://aslnook.com/
- California School for the Deaf Early Childhood Education department’s Youtube Page: includes ASL rhymes and stories https://www.youtube.com/user/CSDECEASL
- TV: sign language videos, including original series and livestream https://dpan.tv
- DPAN YouTube channel: includes videos from the Deaf Professional Arts Network, including music videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Wf_r2PVQbIR7XbiIN5fgw
- Sorenson Deaf Awareness 2015: Deaf stories, jokes, ABC and 123 stories http://www.sorensonvrs.com/aware2015_deaf_stories
- ASL Hub: ASL stories, including popular children’s books, 123 and ABC stories, jokes, and Dr. Wonder’s Workshop episodes (TV series in ASL), music videos http://aslhub.com/
- Children’s stories in sign language (ASL and SEE): a collection of links to videos of popular children’s stories told in sign language http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1662407
Online Classes:
Free Classes:
Start-american-sign-language.com
- Offers ASL 1-3 and Fingerspelling
- 37 Lessons
- Workbook and dictionary required (free)
- Includes vocabulary, grammar, conversation, quiz
- Has referrals for paid features and tutors
Lifeprint.com
- 30 lessons
- Includes vocabulary, grammar, culture, history, quiz, readings
- Includes dictionary
Signlanguage101.com
- 10 topic lessons via YouTube videos
- 15-25 minute lessons, including vocabulary, deaf culture, quiz
Fee-Based Classes ($):
Signitasl.com
- Still in development (as of 2017, units 1-2 are available and 3 is planned to be released in 2017)
- Will have 10 units with several lessons in each unit
- Each unit costs $49.99 and is available online or through their app (requires internet access)
- Curriculum teaches beginning ASL (vocabulary, sentences, grammar, and syntax) and Deaf culture
- Will eventually be available FREE to families of deaf/hard of hearing children ages 0-3
LearnASLliveonline.com
- Online live group classes
- Offers ASL 1-6 and advance dialogue
- Textbook required ($83 on Amazon)
- $175 for 6 week group class
- 1:1 tutoring available online- $30 for 30 minutes, $55 for one hour, $300 for 6 one hour sessions
ASLdeafined.com
- 300 lessons of 20 words each, plus dictionary and activities
- Includes deaf culture and grammar
- $6/month for dictionary access
- $16/1 month, $40 for 3 months, or $70 for 6 month plans, $98 for 6 months plus 1 hour of tutoring and tutoring discount
Signingonline.com
- 4 classes, beginning to advanced
- Includes completion test and certificate of completion
- $75 per class (6 month access), about 15 hours of instruction
StartASL.com
- $9.95-49.95/month for class
- Higher fees include extra options- tutoring discount, instructor support, instructor feedback
- Includes interactive features
- Online tutors available for 30-60 minute sessions at $10-25/half hour
Local Free Classes/Events:
Online Tutoring through CSDF
- Sign up at csdeagles.com/services/outreach
- 1 hour/week Skype tutoring sessions
- Must have a deaf/hard of hearing child under age 12, live in Northern California, and have access to high speed internet
- Day and time flexible to fit your family’s schedule
Family ASL Class through CSD
- Thursday Evenings 6:30-8:00 at CSD in Fremont, follow school year schedule
- More information at csdeagles.com/services/outreach
- Intro and conversational classes
- Children’s class available for ages 5-12
- *no child care for children ages 4 or under
Meetup.com
- Several groups in the area that practice or teach ASL, including Berkeley/Oakland and San Francisco
DCARA- Deaf Counseling, Advocacy, and Referral Agency
- Events, classes, Club Saturday family activities, and other resources offered throughout the year
- Check www.dcara.org for current offerings
ASL Storytelling in Fremont
- Monthly evening events during the school year
- Typically have an earlier preschool story and later elementary story
- Schedule available at csdeagles.com/services/outreach
Deaf Services Center at the San Francisco Public Library
- Staff can communicate in ASL and English
- Deaf related resources, publications, and occasional events
Local Fee-Based Classes:
- Berkeley City College
2050 Center St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
see American Sign Language
berkeleycitycollege.edu
- California State University, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94542
see Modern Languages & Literature
csueastbay.edu
- Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
see Sign Language
chabotcollege.edu
- Diablo Valley College
321 Golf Club Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-1529
see Sign Language
dvc.edu
- Los Medanos Community College
2700 East Leland Road
Pittsburg, CA 94565
see Sign Language
losmedanos.net
- Ohlone College
43600 Mission Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
see Subject: ASL - American Sign Language
ohlone.edu
- West Contra Costa Adult Education
6028 Ralston Avenue
Richmond, CA 94805
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