Created by a dedicated team of educators, Signing Savvy offers immediate access to ASL as it should be seen in live or recorded motion.

The HandSpeak site is a sign language resource created with love by the ASL instructor and native signer in North America. Sign language on this site is the authenticity of culturally Deaf native-signers.

ASL Fingerspelling Tool by Dr. Bill Vicars offers a fun, interactive and effective way to practice receptive fingerspelling skills. Designed for students but helpful for all learners, it’s a simple and shareable resource for improving your ASL fluency.

ASL Fingerspelling Tool by Dr. Bill Vicars offers a fun, interactive and effective way to practice receptive fingerspelling skills. Designed for students but helpful for all learners, it’s a simple and shareable resource for improving your ASL fluency.

For Hearing People Only is a go-to guide that answers the most common—and often misunderstood questions about the Deaf community and culture. Presented in a clear Q&A format, it’s perfect for anyone wanting to understand Deaf reality with respect and accuracy.

A Loss for Words is a heartfelt memoir by Lou Ann Walker, the hearing daughter of Deaf parents, who became their interpreter from a young age. With warmth and honesty, she shares the beauty and burden of bridging two worlds, offering powerful insight into family, identity, and Deaf culture.

Deaf Like Me is the true story of hearing parents navigating the challenges of raising their profoundly Deaf daughter. Through love, struggle, and discovery, the book offers an honest and inspiring look into Deaf identity and the power of communication.

Deaf Culture, Our Way brings Deaf experiences to life through humorous and insightful anecdotes. Perfect for students and educators alike, this collection offers real stories that highlight the richness and evolution of Deaf culture.

When the Mind Hears is a powerful historical account of Deaf people’s fight for language, education, and equality. Harlan Lane’s classic work offers deep insight into the cultural and political journey of the Deaf community.

The Mask of Benevolence reveals how well-meaning institutions often harm the Deaf community under the guise of help. Harlan Lane delivers a powerful critique of audist systems, from education to medicine, that marginalize Deaf people instead of empowering them.

National Deaf Conference (Online Resource)

An interactive online resource offering video demonstrations of American Sign Language (ASL) signs specifically for biblical and religious vocabulary. Developed to promote high standards in sign language aligned with Bible truths, this tool is ideal for Deaf individuals, interpreters, and educators involved in religious contexts.

An online resource supporting Deaf members of the Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), this site offers video clips of religious signs demonstrated by pastors and interpreters. It includes signed Sunday lessons, Bible stories, devotions, live worship links, and a podcast section, aiming to make spiritual content more accessible in American Sign Language (ASL).

This resource provides a list of scripture-related English terms alongside their suggested American Sign Language (ASL) equivalents in parentheses. Designed to support Deaf individuals in understanding spiritual texts, the dictionary offers simplified meanings for each word to aid in selecting appropriate signs for interpretation or study.

RID is the national certifying body of sign language interpreters and is a professional organization that fosters the growth of the profession and the professional growth of interpreting.

Hymns for Signing offers over 600 traditional and gospel hymns translated into American Sign Language, helping signers prepare for worship services. Designed for interpreters and Deaf individuals, it makes hymn singing more accessible and inclusive in church settings.

A Guide to Deaf Ministry by DeAnn Sampley explores how to effectively serve the Deaf community through worship, service, and cultural understanding. It provides practical guidance on starting a Deaf ministry and highlights the beauty and power of sign language in church settings.

Deaf Diaspora: The Third Wave of Deaf Ministry by Bob Ayres explores the evolving spiritual needs and cultural identity of the Deaf community, offering a vision for future ministry. The book traces historical ministry patterns, celebrates Deaf spiritual heritage, and includes discussion guides and personal stories to inspire deeper engagement.