ASL Resources

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58creativity

Inspirational graphic art infused with ASL & Deaf Culture | Artist @britcastle Deaf Business Owner

@SignedStriking

Boxing, MMA, BJJ,Wrestling/Self-Defense in ASL, fully captioned (CC) and accessible 🥊🥋

@SignedStriking - has a post of Deaf Instagram accounts

@SignedStriking - has a post of Deaf Instagram accounts you can follow! (Categories: Learn ASL, Music in ASL, Fighters/Combat, Humor, Cooking/Food/health, Deaf Families/Hearing Families with Deaf Children, Actors/Actresses/Performers/Entertainments)

@akilah_phd

http://PhD Student @univofmaryland 🐢 Sharing My Journey as a Doctoral Student 🤓 Research Interests: Examining Antiblackness and White Supremacy in Deaf Ed ✊🏾

@askamberanything

Artist, Based in Fremont, CA

@asl.fit

Entrepreneur ✖️ fitness tips in American Sign Language ✖️ learn fitness ASL ✖️ workout class online + recorded video (sign up)👇🏽#ASLFIT

@aslconnect

The central resource for learning American Sign Language and about Deaf Culture courses, both online or face to face by Deaf ASL-fluent scholars! aslconnect.org

@aslpinnacle

Jason Gervase | ASL Pinnacle Online ASL Instructor Deaf, Professor, Traveler 🏳️‍🌈 🍉 Founder: @jason.the.nick.of.time Registration for classes open now! ⬇️

@astro_woke

✨Certified Professional Astrologer 💫My purpose is to help people evolve with the stars to live their most magical life 🔮Learn astrology with me!👇🏼

@bellamonika

Hula Bella Professional Deaf Hula Hoop & Fire Dancer // Deaf Graphic Designer // Insured in Fire 🔥 & Stage◼️ // HOST of ASL SK8 DAY @pigeonsrollerrink 🛼 //

@bigbullyroasters

Big Bully Roasters Coffee shop Big Bully Roasters: a friends & family owned coffee company. Be kind. Pet dogs. Drink coffee. BigBullyRoasters.com Facebook.com/bigbullyroasters

@blackdeafstudiescenter

Center for Black Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University

@blindblueworld / @fuckingaffirmationsaremagical

sober, deafblind, non-binary, textile artist, a queer mom, social justice accomplice, and teacher. i like to share my projects. PNW.

@blueorganickitchen

Alternative & Holistic Health Service 🌱 Empowering you to thrive naturally 🌱 Shop our high quality vitamins 🌱 Sign up wellness consultations 🌱10 years in holistic health business

@brittneynoltee

Mama to Paxtyn & Bentley Cochlear Implant & ASL advocate 🤟🏽 Check out our YouTube @ brittney nolte ✨ Find us on Tiktok @ brittney nolte

@christina_pax_

Hearing mother to deaf child with CI and learning ASL.

@claragreenhouse

A believer that Plants make life beautiful. 3rd gen Old Chinese Feng Shui expert+consultant- Shop for Feng Shui Houseplant sets with homemade soils! 💚

@cleanschoolpaper

🙉Robyn + Charity, 🏳️‍🌈 Deaf wife-and-wife creative duo 📍SLO, California American Sign Language art ⚡️Try signing clean school paper 5 times. Fast!

@d7play

Black Deaf | Louisiana Native ⚜️ | UNM ‘23 🐺| RIT ‘19 🐅

@deaf.that

Digital creator Deaf native ASL user • transmasc butch • DC and Pittsburgh ❤️‍🔥 Tiktok - deafthat (272k)

@deaffriendly

Where members of the deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing community rate and review businesses based on deaf-friendliness.

@deafgreenthumbs

Brit Comegna and Zach Ennis Product/service Plant. Nurture. Thrive.

@deafiesindrag

Deafies in Drag Selena Minogue + Casavina! Deaf Duo Drag Queens! 👯‍♀️

@deafinitelydope

ASL Lessons on Airbnb🤟🏾 Music Interpreting 🔥 Content Creation 🎥 Deaf Performer 💪🏾 #DEAFinitelyDope #TeamPixel

@deafinscrubs

Deaf In Scrubs Medical & health Get up-to-date medical and scientific knowledge in ASL from Dr. Zach Featherstone, DO, and Ian DeAndrea-Lazarus, MPH, MD-PhD Candidate!

@deafloveily

<p class="font_8"><strong>Jenny R Carpenter @deafloveILY™️</strong></p> <p class="font_8"><a href="https://www.threads.net/@deafloveily" target="_blank">deafloveily</a></p> <h1 class="font_0">Love begins with YOU.🤟♥️<br> (Deaf-owned business)<br> 1 John 4:19</h1>

@dirtybeardpress

<p class="font_8"><strong>Laural Hartman</strong>she/her</p> <p class="font_8">Artist</p> <h1 class="font_0">Artist/printer/hockey mama. Rochester, NY &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dirtybeardpress/">#dirtybeardpress</a> www.lauralhartman.com my paintings &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/laural.hartman/">@laural.hartman</a> email: lore@dirtybeardpress.com</h1>

@djdeaftunez

<p class="font_8"><strong>DJ Deaf Tunez 💽💻💽</strong></p> <p class="font_8"><a href="https://www.threads.net/@djdeaftunez" target="_blank">djdeaftunez</a></p> <p class="font_8">Video creator</p> <h1 class="font_0">Wedding | Mobile | Open Format DJ<br> Deaf Comedian/Influencer🇯🇲<br> MSW: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackdeafmansocialwork/">@blackdeafmansocialwork</a><br> @Weddingwire #CoupleChoiceaward 2023 3x🏆<br> LIC: #DeafTalent®️</h1>

@droforisanzo reel

- Signing SLP take on ‘of course…. Trend’

@duppet_puppet

<p class="font_8"><strong>Est.2015 Deaf Latinx Artist-D.Lopez💀🤟🏽</strong>they/she</p> <h1 class="font_0">My artworks have different ways to express through experience&amp;understanding in D/HH communities.Hope I can help&amp;change better for Deaf &amp;hearing worlds</h1>

@fitbymartise

@gather_and_trade

(accounting/investing, etc)

@greasehandzprintshop

Clothes

@handcubes

Fun fact, creator of handcubes - you will see his videos on TWA!

@handyparents

an account for and by Hearing/Deaf parents

@hotsytotsyhaus

deaf & woman owned - handmade bath bombs & cosmetics.

@inkas_print

Bulk print shop

@inspiredbyqueen

@itscharmay

Black Deaf advocate & actor, known for information on Black ASL

@itskeene.s

Young deaf advocate, attends MD School for the Deaf

@ivyshavenboutique

Deaf owned boutique in Frederick, MD

@jasonhoangfit

@jenafloydart

@jeremy.lee.stone

@jonurquhart_

@joouxcenter

A Deaf Sexual Wellness Center you can count on having your sexual health and connections being educated, empowered, and valued.

@knotty_nieves

Knitted Hats etc

@language1st

@languagepriority

@lilapipsign

@loni.friedmann

DeafBlind Queer ASL instructor

@mjgrant_

CODA SL interpreter and documents her journey caring for her Deaf mother who has dementia.

@moeartdesigns

@monroepedagogy

Consulting DeafBlind students’ academic experiences in Deaf Education.

@msdeafqueen

Black Deaf Comedian

@myintentionsdidit

Black Hearing Interpreter

@nancyrourke

@nbdaadvocates

National Black Deaf Advocates: NBDA is the leading advocacy organization for thousands of Black Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in the United States.

@nyledimarco

@photonovic

Deaf Author

@queerasl

online ASL classes for LGBTQ+ folks and allies.

@reallyrenca

@rediscoveringcat

Deaf, Black, Teacher, Comedian, Traveler, Lecturer, Artist, Gardener, Bibiophile

@rhett_the_heeler

Deaf Dog & Author of a children’s book

@ridinc

@robandcorey

Deaf Father & Hearing Son duo who participated in the 2023 Amazing Race, placed third!

@saybb_creations_beadwork

Meskwaki Deaf Artist, Advocate & Activist. Creates gorgeous beadwork

@seanforbes

@signingwolf

@signplaying

@somedeafguy_

@spotlightondeafcreators

@tafreez

- Black Deaf advocate, has a video specifically on two different ways to sign Black using ‘B’ and ‘1’ handshape.

@terp.tap.in

- Live convo on all things TerpLife

@thatdeafcartoonist

@the_deaf_flower -

@thearielseries

- Deaf & Queer Tidbits

@theaslshop:

offers tidbits and bite size information on ASL and does Fingerspelling Fridays!

@thebrokenearsfarm

@theflipsideshow

@thekissfistshop

@themailmangriffin

- Black Deaf Comedian

@tjandkylee

@todayiawaken

- Best known for her planning journals AND her ASL interpretation on Barbie!

@tosignishuman

@veditzbrewing

Deaf-owned Brewery in MD/VA area.

@wawasworld1

@whyisign

: spotlights a wide variety of individuals and why they learned sign language. Incredible resource!

@woodstovestudios - woodburning items

A Quiet Place I & II

Movie with a main deaf character and ASL being used in the movie.

ASL Bloom

Learn ASL

ASL Fingerspelling Game

An online tool to help people practice fingerspelling with varying speed. Try the 'Deaf' speed.

ASL That 'Health Vocabulary'

One of my favorite ASL Instructors on YouTube is 'ASL THAT' - by Joseph Wheeler. Here is a video with a comprehensive list of health or emergency-related signs. You should subscribe to his YT channel or bookmark it and search for whatever topic you want to learn about.

ASL@Home

ASL at Home is an innovative, family-centered curriculum designed for families with young deaf children and the professionals who support them.

Accused ‘Ava’s Story’ (S1, EP2)

A tv episode centering around a deaf woman who surrogate-carried a baby for a couple. The baby is born deaf and the couple wants to use CI.

Adventures in Deaf Education

Deaf | Latina | Deaf Educator Advocate for the Deaf community, accessibility, inclusion, & equity Founder of @languagepriority

Arlene Lagalle

Creating the random contents 🇵🇷🇨🇲🇺🇸 The personal journey is individual. No one should follow one path. We shall embrace the difference.

Blake

Deaf nonbinary transgender human being. They/them

Board & Measure ure

A place featuring mostly our business with a little bit of our life. Join us as we travel, create and grow! Deaf & CODA owned. Michigan based.

Born This Way Presents: Deaf Out Loud

<p class="font_8">Executive produced by Academy® Award-winner Marlee Matlin, this new documentary special follows three predominantly deaf families as they raise their children in a hearing world. With many differing opinions about how deaf children should be raised swirling in the social consciousness, these families work to forge their own paths forward and combat the daily social stigmas many deaf people face.</p>

Bridget Berry

Artist, apprentice at @ecstattoos & @deadrosetattos

CJ Jones - funny story

CJ Jones shares a hilarious story with John Maucere about his first car.

CODA (Movie)

<p class="font_8">As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her passion at Berklee College of Music and her fear of abandoning her parents.</p>

Children of a Lesser God

<p class="font_8">"Children of a Lesser God" is a renowned play and film that delves into the complexities of communication and relationships between a speech teacher and a Deaf woman who refuses to speak. The story grapples with themes of love, identity, and the barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds, offering poignant insights into human connection and understanding.</p>

Cooking with Daniel B

Chef Remember, if you want me to cook your favorite dish. Leave in the comments or messages.

Covert Audism

<p>Discusses one example of a covert audism</p>

Daniel Durant

Actor, Actor Season 31 @dancingwiththestars || Leo in CODA @appletvplus || James in @younetflix|| Moritz in @springbway ||

Deaf Bladesmith

Deaf Identity - Episode One of "Deaf And..."

<p class="font_8">47 minutes. Episode One: “Deaf Identity” is finally here! Check out the first episode of our docuseries all about Deaf culture, “Deaf And…” Featuring a multitude of Deaf professionals sharing their perspectives as scholars, artists, leaders, researchers, advocates, and more, “Deaf Identity” showcases some of the many ways of being Deaf and how embracing our different journeys makes us stronger as a community in a world that often misunderstands and devalues our experiences! We hope you will enjoy the first installment of our series celebrating pride in Deaf identities and culture.</p>

Deaf Soul Yoga

<p class="font_8"><strong>Deaf Soul Yoga</strong></p> <p class="font_8">Yoga Studio</p> <h1 class="font_0">We are an online YOGA studio which provides a variety of ongoing yoga class in ASL every day. Hope to see you on the mat soon! ☺️❤️✨🙏🏼</h1>

Deaf U (Netflix)

<p class="font_8">"Deaf U" is a reality television series that offers a glimpse into the lives of Deaf and hard-of-hearing students at Gallaudet University, a renowned institution for the Deaf in Washington, D.C. The series follows the students as they navigate relationships, academics, and personal growth, while also exploring themes of identity, community, and the diverse experiences within the Deaf culture. "Deaf U" provides an intimate and authentic portrayal of the challenges and triumphs faced by young Deaf individuals in their journey towards independence and self-discovery.</p>

Deaf Women United

Deaf Women United | DWU Deaf women empowering Deaf women 💜 Register now for our 2025 Deaf Women United National Conference in Houston, TX!

Deafafshop

Queer & Deaf owned apparel shop

ECHO (Hulu & Disney+)

<p class="font_8">Marvel's "Echo" series follows the journey of Maya Lopez, a Deaf Native American superhero with the ability to perfectly mimic any action or skill she sees. As she grapples with her complex identity and heritage, Maya navigates the dangerous world of organized crime and vigilantism, seeking justice for her father's death and uncovering secrets from her past. Along the way, she encounters iconic Marvel characters, confronts formidable adversaries, and embarks on a quest to honor her heritage while forging her own path as a superhero. "Echo" promises action-packed thrills, compelling storytelling, and an exploration of diversity and representation within the Marvel universe.</p>

Fargo

<p class="font_8">In August 2013, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FX_(TV_channel)" title="FX (TV channel)">FX</a>/<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MGM_Television" title="MGM Television">MGM</a> production team of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fargo_(TV_series)" title="Fargo (TV series)"><em>Fargo</em></a>, the anthology TV miniseries adaptation of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fargo_(1996_film)" title="Fargo (1996 film)">the 1996 Coen brothers' film</a>, cast Russell Harvard as Mr. Wrench, one of two hitmen who pursue <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bob_Thornton" title="Billy Bob Thornton">Billy Bob Thornton</a>'s lead character Lorne Malvo throughout the first season of the series.</p>

Felisa's Creative Studio

<p class="font_8"><strong>Angela Timmer</strong></p> <h1 class="font_0">Native Mexican Deaf Mother/Wife 🇲🇽 <br> Handmade by my ❤️</h1> <p class="font_8"><a href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F292443154171099%2Fposts%2F4822432124505490%2F%3Fd%3Dn&amp;e=AT38VT6CabOlsdIBDIh8yt9e78iEIW8zCZgpOPiAtWvU-ujDrH7WI8YcE2pImQ1R-jY1aqU9KRQRiL_MauhJOVOyDk2IcaJhwBeG" rel="me nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.facebook.com/292443154171099/posts/4822432124505490/?d=n</strong></a></p>

Fingerspelling Game with hand tracking.

A online tool to help people learn how to fingerspell accurately. It is a fantastic tool. The website scans your hands and provides tracking guidance.

Forest Souls Tattoo

Artist Owner/Licensed Deaf Tattooist,📍La Jolla, CA Vegan Ink Every tattoo tells a tale!

Go Sign AI

Hawkeye

Has a deaf character

Lingvano

Learn ASL

Melmira

Deaf Curator of Fresh Perspectives 🌐 | Host of MELMIRA show 🎙️ | Breaking Taboos in the Community 💬 | Heartfelt Overthinker 💖 I Lover of Life ✨

Miller vs. Board of Ed.

@coda_plug - Miller vs. Board of Education (This legal case gave Thurgood Marshall the blueprint to win Brown vs. Board.)

Mr. Holland Opus

<p class="font_8">In "Mr. Holland's Opus," Glenn Holland, a devoted high school music teacher, faces the challenge of balancing his passion for composition with his responsibilities as an educator and family man. His journey takes a poignant turn when he and his wife discover that their son, Cole, is Deaf. This revelation adds a layer of complexity to Mr. Holland's life as he navigates the joys and struggles of raising a Deaf child while pursuing his musical aspirations and teaching career. Throughout the film, the relationship between Mr. Holland and his son serves as a central theme, highlighting the importance of communication, understanding, and unconditional love in overcoming obstacles and embracing the beauty of life's symphony.</p>

National Association of the Deaf

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America. Established in 1880, the NAD was shaped by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level.

National Deaf Education

Sharing information about education, language access and multilingualism for Deaf and hard of hearing children!

Nonbinary terms in ASL

Nonbinary terms in ASL explained by @legendofblake

Open hands Library

Open hands Library - a digital library for Deaf Readers. They have an incredible list of books that are signed in ASL, along with many other resources

Play With ASL

@playwithasl

Rikki Poynter

Sharing information on accessibility, late ASL learner.

Running Wild with Bear Grylls ‘Troy Kostur in the Scottish Highlands’ S2/E4

In "Running Wild with Bear Grylls," the episode featuring Troy Kostur takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the rugged terrain of the Scottish Highlands. As Bear Grylls guides Troy through the wilderness, they face various challenges, including treacherous landscapes, unpredictable weather conditions, and the need to find food and shelter. Along the way, Troy shares personal stories and insights while pushing his limits physically and mentally. The episode showcases the beauty and harshness of nature while highlighting the resilience and determination required to survive in the wild.

Scott & Shayna, Deaf Mountaineers

<p>Deaf Mountaineer, Explorer, Educators, and Storytellers. They reached Mt Everest!!! They are the first Deaf Americans to reach the summit and Shayna is the first Deaf female to reach summit. </p>

Sheena Mcfeely

Straight outta Hong Kong | A multiracial Deaf woman | Rebel with a good cause

Signing SLP take on ‘of course…. Trend’

Fun to watch: Signing SLP take on ‘of course…. Trend’

Sound & Fury

"Sound and Fury" is a documentary film that explores the controversy surrounding the cochlear implant, a medical device designed to provide hearing to individuals with severe hearing loss or deafness. The film follows the Artinian family, who must decide whether to have their deaf daughter, Heather, undergo the cochlear implant surgery. The family is divided over the decision, with some members embracing the opportunity for Heather to experience sound and others concerned about the potential loss of Deaf culture and identity. "Sound and Fury" delves into the emotional and ethical complexities of the cochlear implant debate, raising questions about disability, identity, and the meaning of communication and belonging within the Deaf community.

South Dakota Association for the Deaf www.sdad.org

South Dakota Interpreter Association

Stephanie’s experience at a hair salon

Stephanie’s experience at a hair salon - Do you think hair salons are accessible to Deaf folks? Watch this and find out! kid-friendly

Sue Thomas F.B. Eye

Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye": This television series is based on the true story of Sue Thomas, a Deaf woman who became the first deaf person to work as an undercover surveillance agent with the FBI. The show follows her adventures as she uses her lip-reading skills and intuition to solve crimes while navigating the challenges of being Deaf in a hearing world.

Suncilla

Gorgeous earrings made by Native American Deaf person.

SuperDeafy

"SuperDeafy": This film follows the journey of a Deaf actor who plays the role of a superhero named SuperDeafy in a children's television show. As he embraces his alter ego and fights crime on screen, he also navigates personal challenges and strives to inspire Deaf and hearing audiences alike with messages of inclusion and empowerment.

Supernatural (CW)

Shoshannah Stern plays the character Eileen Leahy in the television series "Supernatural." Eileen is a hunter who becomes a recurring character in the show, and she is portrayed as a strong and capable individual despite her deafness. Throughout her appearances, Eileen demonstrates her resourcefulness and determination, making significant contributions to the hunters' efforts in combating supernatural threats.

Switched at Birth

"Switched at Birth": This television series revolves around two teenage girls, Bay Kennish and Daphne Vasquez, who discover they were switched at birth. Bay grew up in a wealthy family with hearing parents, while Daphne, who is Deaf, was raised by a single mother in a working-class neighborhood. The series explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and the Deaf experience, highlighting the cultural and linguistic differences between the Deaf and hearing worlds.

TRUE+WAY ASL

A Curriculum Designed for Teachers of American Sign Language

The Amazing Race (2023)

Has a deaf father and coda son contestant.

The Circle (Netflix)

"The Circle" (Netflix): This reality television series features contestants who live in separate apartments and communicate only through a social media platform called "The Circle." Players can choose to present themselves truthfully or as catfish, aiming to become the most popular to win a cash prize. In one of the seasons, a deaf contestant brings diversity to the game, showcasing the challenges and strengths of deaf individuals in a social media-driven competition.

The Family Stone

"The Family Stone": This comedy-drama film follows the Stone family as they gather for the holidays. When Everett Stone brings his girlfriend home to meet his eccentric family, tensions rise, secrets are revealed, and unexpected connections are formed, leading to a heartwarming and comedic exploration of family dynamics. One of the family members, Thad, is deaf, adding depth to the family's dynamics and providing a representation of deafness within the storyline.

The Hammer

"The Hammer": This independent film tells the story of Matt Hamill, a Deaf wrestler who overcomes adversity to become a successful mixed martial artist. The film follows Matt's journey from his childhood struggles to his triumphs in the wrestling ring, highlighting themes of perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of dreams.

The Last of Us

Has a deaf character

The Society (Netflix)

Has a deaf character

This Close (Sundance)

"This Close" (Sundance): This dramedy series follows the lives of two Deaf best friends, Michael and Kate, as they navigate career challenges, relationships, and personal growth in Los Angeles. The series explores themes of friendship, identity, and the Deaf experience, offering an authentic portrayal of Deaf culture and relationships.

What?

"What?": This British comedy-drama series follows the lives of a group of Deaf teenagers attending a Deaf school in Manchester. Through humor and drama, the series explores the ups and downs of adolescence, friendship, and first love within the Deaf community.

Wonderstruck

"Wonderstruck": Directed by Todd Haynes, this film tells the parallel stories of two deaf children, Ben and Rose, who live in different time periods. As they embark on separate quests in search of connection and belonging, their journeys ultimately intersect in unexpected ways, revealing the power of perseverance, imagination, and human connection.

You (Netflix)

Has a deaf character

jackandbec

📍TX Sister Duo 🎨 #illustrations #portraits #patterns #contentcreation ✨ Latina Owned, Deaf Owned, Queer Owned 💌 Jackandbecshop@gmail.com for hireJackie appeared in Netflix’s Squid Games