ASL Resources for Families
When a person loses the ability to hear, it's natural to feel a range of emotions such as shock, anger, fear, and sadness. The world can become a frightening place without sound, and even communication with one's own family can seem difficult and frustrating. Some people may have a child who is born without hearing or who loses the ability to hear at an early age. For these parents, the emotions and fears are still real and powerful. Regardless, these situations should not be allowed to define one's life or how they are treated. Fortunately, deaf individuals can lead lives that are full and independent despite their not being able to hear. While technology has made it possible to function more easily than in the past, American Sign Language, or ASL, continues to be one of the most important methods of communication for people in the deaf community. Learning ASL is as crucial for the family members of deaf individuals as it is for deaf individuals themselves. Mastering this new language early will allow them to easily communicate with their loved ones and with others in the deaf community.
There are many ASL resources for families, and they are relatively simple to find. Associations such as the National Association of the Deaf are valuable resources for all things regarding deafness. Community colleges and universities, as well as churches and organizations or clubs for the deaf, often offer classes in ASL. One should also check resources that are available through the state in which they live, as there may be classes or services that are available to them. The Internet is another fountain of information and is highly beneficial for families in search of ASL resources.
Find more ASL resources for families by clicking through the following list of links.
- Florida Deaf-Blind Association Communication Learning Center
- The DHH Department Chair Page
- ILRC of Northeast Florida: Community Partners and Resource Links
- ASL Resources and Dictionaries from Various Sites, Including An Insurance Quote Site
- Health and Beauty Directory With References From Insurance Quote Sites and More
- Learning Assistance Center - Academic Links and Reference Tools
- Sensory Disability Resources, ASL References, and Insurance Online
- ASL Interpreting Programs and Links, Including a Reference From U.S. Insurance Online
- College Resources, ASL Links, and Insurance Online
- Library Media Center Language Links: ASL, English, French, and More
- Educational and Fun Links: An Insurance Quote Website and Other Resources
- Christ Lutheran Church of the Deaf: American Sign Language Resources
- Autism and Speech-Language Websites and Apps
- DC Partners in Transition Links Library
- DDW's International Network of Schools and Organizations
- Deaf and HH Resources for British Columbia
- Entertaining and Informational Links for the Deaf Community
- North Carolina Web Directory for the Deaf Community
- Course Information and Links to Websites Including One That Offers Insurance Online
- Sign Language Resources, Including an Insurance Quote Site's ASL References for Families
- Hearing with Our Eyes
- ASL References, Including One from a Site about Insurance: Online Resources
- Encyclopedias and Informational Sites That Offer Insurance Online
- ASL, Its Structure, and Other Useful Links
- An Insurance Quote Site and Other Resources for Hearing Loss Information
- Language Learning Resources: ASL, German, Spanish, Mandarin, and Other Languages
- ASL Associations and Resources, Such as an Insurance Online Guide for Families
- Miscellaneous Links Listed from O to S, Including Some Great ASL Links
- Links Related to Deafness and An Insurance Quote Site's Family ASL Reference
- Information About Deafness and the Deaf Community
- ASL-Related Resources and a Linguistics Link from an Insurance Quote Site
- Appliance Insurance, Online Information You Should Know
- Fifty Insane Driving Laws Around the World
- Low Impact Exercises From an Insurance Expert
- Beyond Insurance: Online Resources for Keeping Children Safe
- Health, Life, and Home Insurance: Online Resources
- California Department of Managed Health Care
- Maryland Institute College of Art: Renters Insurance
- Fairfax County Public Schools: Group Life Insurance
- International Student Health Insurance
- Life Insurance Policies - Unclaimed Benefits
- US Small Business Administration: Health Care
- Office of Human Resources at the National Institutes of Health
- Retiree Health And Welfare Benefits
- City of Boston: Group Life Insurance
- Pennsylvania Insurance Department: Health Insurance
- South Dakota State Employee Benefits Program: Life Insurance
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Benefits Services: State Group Life Insurance
- Group Life Insurance Conversion Calculator
- UCNet: Other Benefits
- BYU Idaho: Insurance and Health Plan
- Health Insurance Programs - Individual Health Coverage (IHC) and Small Employer Health Benefits (SEH)
- Life Insurance - Life Insurance / Annuities
- Auburn University: Health Insurance
- The City of Houston: Human Resources
- Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance: A Simple Way to Reduce Driving-Related Harms and Increase Equity
- Vanderbilt University: Life Insurance
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Your Health Care Coverage
- Home & Auto Insurance Discount
- Indiana State Personnel Department: Life Insurance
- MSU Denver Student Health Insurance Office
- District of Columbia Public Schools: Life Insurance
- Vermont Health Connect
- Brown University Insurance Office: Health Insurance
- Department of Human Resource Management: Health Coverage
- Washington University in St. Louis: Auto/Home
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