Disclaimer

ASL Live USA shares general information about learning American Sign Language and about Deaf culture. It is a starting point, not a substitute for learning with Deaf teachers.

Not an interpreting service

We do not provide or arrange interpreters, video relay or captioning. For medical, legal, educational or workplace settings, use a qualified, certified interpreter.

Not professional advice

Nothing on this site is medical, audiological, legal or educational advice. Families making decisions about a child’s hearing, language or schooling should speak with qualified professionals and with Deaf adults and organisations.

Signs vary

Signs differ by region, community and generation. Descriptions here are general and may not match how signs are used where you live. Your teacher and local Deaf community are the best guides.

The wider archive

Open Hands holds older articles on many subjects published before the current guides. They are kept for reference and do not share the site’s focus on ASL.