Looking to get out and find some ASL Meetups? Need some more support? Here are some terrific ways to continue your studies and get involved with the Deaf Community!
North Texas ASL Meetups:
Deaf Coffee – Monthly events where Deaf people and members of the ASL community can come together to socialize. Dates and locations listed on website.
Family ASL Meetups – Meetup for children and families learning and using ASL. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at Arbor Hills Pavilion, Plano, from 2:00-3:30. Contact Michelle at Wierman Study Center for more information.
Websites of Interest:
- ASLU- English to ASL Dictionary – hosted by Dr. Bill Vicars
- Fingerspelling Resource – by Dr. Bill Vicars
- DPAN.TV The Sign Language Channel – The Deaf Professional Arts Network
- Language Priority– Educational resource and shop focused on ending language deprivation for deaf children and spreading awareness of the importance of access to signed language.
- ASL Storytelling Library– A resource provided by the Texas School for the Deaf Statewide Outreach Center.
ASL Apps:
Books:
- The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary
- The Gallaudet Children’s Dictionary of American Sign Language
Games and Resources:
- ASL Bingo
- ASL Flash cards
- ASL Fingerspelling Scrabble
- ASL Handshape Flash cards