We’ve compiled a selection of links for the general audience that relate to ASL and ASL acquisition. Many will be especially useful for parents of Deaf children.
Each link is followed by a description of what you will find there.
Organizations’ Websites
American School for the Deaf
The website for the American School for the Deaf, with information about education for Deaf children and about education in ASL for people of all ages and hearing statuses.
Connecticut Association of the Deaf
A website sharing information to Deaf events and contacts. This website is not parent- or family-centered, but instead is a resource hub for all CT Deaf people.
Gallaudet VL2: Parents Package
Many resources and tools in both English and ASL, specifically intended to help and support parents of Deaf children.
LEAD-K
LEAD-K stands for “Language Equality & Acquisition for Deaf Kids.” The site is full of ASL news articles, FAQs, and information about the initiative.
Videos in ASL
Gallaudet Linguistics Department: Response to AG Bell statement
A series of ASL videos, captioned in English, about why ASL is a valuable language, especially for the Deaf. The videos “debunk” many misconceptions about sign languages.
Gallaudet VL2: Research Briefs
Brief video introductions to topics in ASL acquisition, created for the general audience.
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center: ASL Webinars
A handful of webinars in ASL with English subtitles, intended to guide and educate parents of Deaf children.
Video: Why ASL?
One video signed in ASL, captioned in English, about why to use ASL with a baby.
Why I Sign
Many short videos in ASL with English subtitles. The self-filmed videos explain why each person uses ASL.
Articles in English
Hands & Voices: Family Perspective
A compilation of articles written in English by parents of Deaf children about their perspectives in raising their Deaf child or children.
NIDCD: American Sign Language
A page explaining in English what ASL is and introducing Deaf culture to those who are unfamiliar or new to Deaf culture.
RIT: Educating Deaf Children
A list of English questions and answers about education for Deaf children. This page is appropriate for parents and educators of Deaf children.
Signing Savvy: Tips for Reading with Deaf and HoH Children
A short but informative list of tips in English for reading English, and especially for reading books, with Deaf children.
Other Link Lists
American Society for Deaf Children: Resources
A list of links to articles intended for parents of Deaf children, to teach them strategies for their child and to increase their knowledge about all of their child’s options.
Connecticut Hands & Voices: Resources
A list in English of educational resources for various age ranges of Deaf children.
DeafLinx
A series of links to other websites containing resources for parents of Deaf children. Some links overlap with other links on our list.