Visual Media Resources

ASLized! is a website that consists of visual media literacy with the integration of American Sign Language (ASL) educational research. ASLized! focuses on teaching and learning ASL with ASL literature, preserving culture and history, ASL linguistics, and promoting a better understanding of the complex structure and use of sign languages. More information can be found at ASLized!

You can learn basic ASL for free through ASL Connect with free introductory videos and interactive. ASL Connect also ASL online courses, Levels 1-4 and one-of-a-kind Deaf Studies online courses, created by leading Deaf Studies scholars. Here's where You may connect with ASL Connect.

Matt is a deaf cartoonist, designer and illustrator. He and his wife created a web comic called, That Deaf Guy. That Deaf Guy consists of many hilarious and original comic strips about a deaf man, Matt, along with his hearing wife and son. Not only that, the comic strips include humor of deaf culture, deaf people, American Sign Language, relationships with hearing people and information for everyday life. This web comic is a hearing/deaf collaboration that has creativity crossed two cultures and is great for both deaf and hearing audiences. Find more comic strips on That Deaf Guy. 

Hands Land educational resources were developed by Deaf native signers and educators from Deaf families who found joy in using visual-based rhymes and rhythms throughout the day. For more information about Hands Land, check their website. You may also buy an episode or an entire season through Amazon Prime Video for young children to enjoy ASL rhymes and rhythms. 

A short film created by Ryan Commerson for Masters Thesis for the Deaf Studies Graduate Program at Gallaudet University. The film is a public proposal on the means to change significant social change and to redefine this four-letter word, D-E-A-F. You may view the film at Re-Defining D-E-A-F.

A variety of literacy resources provided by MotionLightLab at Gallaudet University. 

Deaf Professional Arts Network (DPAN)

Deaf Professional Arts Network (DPAN) is a non-profit organization that showcases deaf-produced films featuring American Sign Language (ASL) music videos and news.

Described and Captioned Media Program

Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) is an online video resource library, and it offers thousands of accessible videos for deaf children of all ages.

This is a place where teachers, parents, and students can share educational materials for deaf kids. The goal is to make it easier for families and teachers to support deaf children. The library is intended to be a community resource; our goal is to give credit to all of the many people who contribute time and materials to this website

ASL Nook

ASL Nook is an online hub of videos where a Deaf family teaches ASL in a casual, fun way to put people at ease in learning the natural language of the Deaf. 

CSD Learns

Deaf role models in professional careers to create videos showcasing their life experience, the barriers they face, and journeys into their career – all laid out for your learners to absorb.