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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Connect your community with American Sign Language

Included in all Transparent Language Online for Libraries subscriptions.

Offer comprehensive ASL courses for learners of all ages. Created in partnership with Signing Savvy, Deaf and CODA experts with over 70 years of combined ASL teaching experience.

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ASL courses

60+

hours of content

1,000+

sign videos

70+

years combined ASL

teaching experience

Available courses

For adults & teens

Beginner ASL

A comprehensive introduction to American Sign Language for adults and teens. Learn essential vocabulary, grammar, and cultural knowledge from expert Deaf instructors.

  • Over 500 sign videos with Deaf native signers

  • Interactive lessons and quizzes

  • Practice fingerspelling and receptive skills

  • Cultural notes and Deaf community insights

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8 units

Unit 1: The Manual Alphabet

Unit 2: Numbers and Fingerspelling

Unit 3: Getting Started

Unit 4: Family and Relationships

Unit 5: Activities and Interests

Unit 6: Food and Drink

Unit 7: Places and Transportation

Unit 8: Time and Scheduling

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SIGNING SAVVY

Designed for parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SIGNING SAVVY

Designed for parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators

For parents, caregivers and educators

ASL for Babies & Children

Helps babies and children learn to communicate by sign and support their language development. This course teaches basic signs chosen specifically for early childhood.

  • Simple, clear demonstrations for easy learning

  • Tips for introducing signs to babies and toddlers

  • Supports language development and communication

  • Voice-over audio included for hearing adults

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7 units

Unit 1: Family Time

Unit 2: Meal Time

Unit 3: Potty Time

Unit 4: Play Time

Unit 5: Bath Time

Unit 6: Bedtime

Unit 7: Polite Time

FOR LIBRARY STAFF

Everything your team needs to support ASL and Deaf patrons

From learning basic ASL yourself to understanding Deaf culture and creating inclusive programming, we provide resources to help your library serve all patrons.

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Survival ASL for Librarians

Learn essential signs for common library interactions—from "help" and "restroom" to "checkout" and "computer."

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Deaf Culture Outreach Guide

Best practices for marketing ASL resources and creating welcoming spaces for Deaf patrons.

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Celebrating ASL and Deaf culture at your library

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Ready to bring ASL to your community?

Give your patrons access to comprehensive American Sign Language courses created by expert Deaf educators and signers.

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Contact us

Please fill out the form below and we will contact you within 2 business days regarding your inquiry.

If you are interested in personal language development, please click here.