A collection of resources (books, articles, websites, etc) and helpful hints to guide your research in American Sign Language, interpreting, & Deaf culture.
Supported by the National Science Foundation (HRD-1127955), the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology, Camden County College, and Cornell University constructed an on-line community to support the learning needs of students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
This site is provided for archival purposes only. It is no longer actively maintained. Content is primarily verbatim from the time period and documentation of the original projects. Some materials or references may no longer be available.
Contains a wide range of information on Deaf Culture and issues regarding deafness. Among the many subjects covered are aspects of Deaf Culture from locations around the world, Deaf art, Deaf travel, assistive technology, legal issues, and deaf education. Also includes access to online discussion groups for Deaf Culture and ASL.
"Global Deaf Connection is an international Deaf education, non-governmental organization that is increasing social, economic and educational opportunities for Deaf people in the world's poorest nations." (from the website)
American Sign Language (ASL), online dictionary, ASL grammar, ASL storytelling and poetry, manual alphabet (fingerspelling), manual numeral, baby talk + kids, tutorials, articles, by ASL natives.
"Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens (MADC) was established in 1885, and is a non-profit, 501(c)(4) organization. MADC advocates for and promotes a better quality of life and social wellness of Deaf people through its membership, activities and advocacy." (from website)
"The 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." (from the website)
RID is a national membership organization representing the professionals who facilitate communication between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who can hear.
"StreetLeverage spotlights practitioners & industry stakeholders rethinking how we understand, practice, & tell the story of the sign language interpreter." (from the website)
