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Resource Links
ASL/Deafness Links
These links are provided for informational purposes only and do not imply any affiliation or endorsement. Some links could fit into more than one category.
Some sites require Quicktime, RealPlayer, Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, and/or Adobe Flash/Shockwave player. All of these programs can be downloaded for free. We encourage you to check your plugins on the ESD plugin test page.
VLOG/BLOG/VIDEO
Joey Baer VLOG – ASL video blog, new way to see what is going on in the deaf community.
OICmovies.com – ASL movies from across the web gathered together in one place.
Online Dictionaries
ASLpro.com – Instructional and educational website used primarily for dictionary and vocabulary. Requires Quicktime.
Texas Math Sign Language Dictionary – Math signs to help students, teachers, parents and interpreters.
Deafmd.org – Medical issues and terminology presented in ASL. Requires Quicktime.
ASL Browser – Hundreds of videos of signs, listed alphabetically. Requires Quicktime.
ASL University Online Dictionary – Various signs listed alphabetically, explained with words and photos.
Embe Outreach – Features video clips containing ASL vocabulary that is generally going to be presented in specific academic classes in elementary school through high school. In many cases, the videos include using the vocabulary in an ASL sentence. Requires Quicktime.
K-8 Aeronautic Internet Textbook Sign Language Dictionary – Emphasis on scientific & aeronautic words.
Parent Resources
Deaf Resource Library – Various articles and information about deafness, ASL and Deaf culture. This site is a good resource for anyone to use.
Just for (Deaf and Hearing) Kids – Links to organizations and web sites for deaf/hard of hearing kids, as well as hearing kids with some connection to deafness.
World Around You – A magazine for deaf and hard of hearing teens produced by Gallaudet University. Make sure to check out the back issues, too. Requires Adobe Reader.
Interpreter Resources
EIPA (Educational Interpreter Preformance Assessment) – The information on this site will help answer some questions you may have about the EIPA.
EIPA Sample Evaluation Report - Shows you what the results and feedback will look like.
EIPA Rating Form - Shows the interpreter how they will be evaluated on the assessment.
ASL University – Various lessons and resources, for free.
The Interpreter's Friend – Workshops, articles, information and discussion on specialized interpreting topics, and professional development.
Classifiers in ASL – From John A. Logan College Interpreter Preparation Program. Requires Quicktime & Macromedia Flash.
Fingerspelling Patterns – From John A. Logan College Interpreter Preparation Program. Requires Quicktime & Macromedia Flash.
Fingerspelling – Practice your receptive finger spelling skills online.
Fingerspelling Graphics – Downloadable fingerspelling fonts.
ASLinfo – Good background information for beginners and parents, too.
Teacher Resources
Tips for Working with Deaf & Hard of Hearing Kids in the Classroom – From The Itinerant Connection.
Described and Captioned Media Program – Open captioned media on a wide variety of topics—from Arts to Science to History. It is free to those who work with or are related to Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals. Some media available for online streaming. Great for teachers, interpreters and parents. Includes extensive section on Deafness & Sign Language.
Deaf Culture
Deafness/Hard of Hearing at about.com – Many articles and links to various issues dealing with Deafness/Hard of Hearing.
ASL Literature Page – Collection of American Sign Language poems and stories. Requires Quicktime or Windows Media Player.
DeafNation – The latest news in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Requires Windows Media Player.
Deaf Newspaper – ASL video clips. Requires Macromedia flash 7.
Our Fall Party – Short video stories and jokes. Requires Quicktime.
SignWriting – Read and write sign languages!
Lessons – Learn how to read and write SignWriting.
Deaf Stories - From John A. Logan College Interpreter Preparation Program – Requires Quicktime & Macromedia Flash.
Communications
Telephone Relay Services – Relay numbers by state.
How to use TRS – Instructions on how to use the Telephone Relay Service
Video Relay Services information
NexTalk – Freeware program that turns your computer into a TTY.
TypeWell – Educational Transcription System.
Foreign Sign Language Dictionaries
Babel Fish Translation – Translates words and phrases from English to foreign languages or from foreign languages to English. (Good resource for those pages that don’t give English translations. Babel Fish does not translate Latvian, Croatian or Flemish.)
British Sign Language (Not related to ASL)
BSL Alphabet Coloring Pages
British Sign Language
French Sign Language - Langue des Signes Française
(It is estimated that about 60% of ASL & LSF are mutually intelligible.)
LSF sur le Web – Dictionary of words in alphabetical order. English Translations are not given. Requires Quicktime.
By Category
Word Search
LSF Lexique – By alphabetical, individual word search, category, or hand shape. English translations are not given. Requires Quicktime.
Argentine Sign Language - Lengua de Señas Argentina
(Sign used in Spanish-speaking countries varies from country to country.)
Manos Que Hablan – Sign dictionary by alphabet and category. Also has fingerspelling alphabets from various countries. English translations are not given.
Spanish Sign Language - Lengua de Señas Española
(Used in Spain)
German Sign Language - Deutsche Gebärdensprache
German Sign Language – This dictionary uses drawn pictures. English translations are not given.
Fachgebärdenlexikon Hauswirtschaft – Mostly words to do with housekeeping. Requires Quicktime.
German Sign Language of Psychology- English translations are not given. Requires Quicktime.
Other Foreign Sign Languages
Latvian Sign Language – English translations are not given.
Arabic Sign Language – Keyed to English words—use the links for the manual alphabet.
Croatian Sign Language – English translations are not given. Requires Windows Media Player.
Flemish Sign Language – English translations are not given. Requires Windows Media Player. English introduction
Indian (Native American) Sign Language – Described by words and drawn pictures.
Sign Language Alphabets from other countries – From deafblind.com
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