Overview
American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most widely used
language in America. ASL is a visual-gestural-kinesthetic
language used by members of the deaf community in North America
and in varying degrees in many other locations. ASL is not based
on spoken English. It has its own grammar, idioms, historical
contexts and cultural nuances.
Through these courses, you can develop the necessary
communication skills to interact with people who are deaf. Upon
completion of these two courses, participants will be able
to: