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Learn Sign.
I will always be a lifelong student of ASL and Deaf culture. The best way to learn any sign language is from the Deaf community. Below is an evolving list of resources to get you started.
Social Media
Reading & Learning
Beginner’s Guide to ASL Scroll Down to Click the Links!
Black Deaf Culture Through the Lens of Black Deaf History by Benro Ogunyipe
White Deaf Privilege. Is White Deaf Privilege Real? by David A. Player
Why Sign Language Gloves Don’t Help Deaf People by Michael Erard
Deaf People Don’t Need New Communication Tools, Everyone Else Does by Alex Lu
I Can Hear You Whisper by Lydia Denworth
Dawn Sign Press Textbook resource
Life Print Textbook resource
The Sound Off Ladies Videocast/Podcast
*These are not endorsements or paid ads, only resources I’ve found helpful over the years. Learn sign from Deaf people. Have a resource suggestion? Contact me.