ASL and the Deaf Community

How do I find ASL classes near me?
It is very difficult for some people to find ASL classes in their area. That's the main reason why we started this website--so people could learn ASL on...
Wed, Jun 13, 2018 at 1:15 PM
How do I cite the information from this website?
MLA Format: "(Name of Article)." Start ASL. (date you retrieved the information) [(exact URL of article)] Examples: "Deaf Culture." S...
Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 1:12 PM
How can I meet Deaf people?
We probably don't know anything about how to meet the deaf community in your area. However, we do know a couple websites that do. You can visit our Deaf...
Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 1:14 PM
What if I'm left handed?
Firstly, there are a lot of left-handed signers. There really is no difference except that your left hand is your dominant hand instead of your right hand. ...
Tue, May 1, 2018 at 10:54 AM
What are name signs?
We discuss name signs in the ASL 1 class. Here are the basics: Name signs are a part of Deaf culture and are used to identify and refer to people both prese...
Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 1:15 PM
Can you translate/interpret this for me?
Translating and interpreting is a lot of work. If you send us a huge script, or even several paragraphs, it will take up a lot of our time to write out a tr...
Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 1:17 PM
I want to make this my profession! What ASL jobs are out there?
If you really enjoy learning sign language and being around deaf people, you can always become an ASL interpreter. Go through the lessons on this site, see ...
Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 1:18 PM
How do I become an ASL interpreter?
That's great that you are interested in ASL interpreting! You can find all of the information we have by reading our Becoming An Interpreter for the Dea...
Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 1:20 PM