Bridging communication gaps through the beauty of sign language
Master these basic signs to begin your sign language journey
Wave your hand like this to greet someone
Move your hand forward from your chin
Combine letters I, L, and Y from ASL
Thumb up, other hand on top pushing up
Learn to fingerspell the English alphabet
Sign languages are complete natural languages with their own grammar and lexicon. They are not universal and differ between countries, just like spoken languages.
American Sign Language (ASL) is used predominantly in the United States and Canada. It's a rich, complex language that employs signs made by moving the hands combined with facial expressions and postures of the body.
How learning sign language changed lives
Parent of Deaf child
"Learning ASL allowed me to communicate with my daughter on a deeper level. It opened up her world and ours."
Teacher
"Incorporating basic signs in my classroom has helped all students communicate better, not just those with hearing impairments."
Deaf activist
"When hearing people make the effort to learn sign language, it shows respect for our culture and community."
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