Sign Language

Do you want to learn how to sign? You’re in the right place. Enrolling in sign language classes and meeting people who use American Sign Language is a good way to learn and practice.

This page lists ASL classes and events statewide, online courses, sign language organizations, and additional resources.  On this website, we also feature Silent Suppers and Deaf Community Events as other opportunities for you to help you develop ASL fluency. 

Check your local library for books and DVDs to supplement your language learning opportunities.

Local Sign Classes

McDaniel_College_America_Sign_Language_Studies
McDaniel College offers a major and a minor in American Sign Language Studies. To learn more, visit their webpage
Source: Course
Anne Arundel Community College Logo
Students taking ASL courses at Anne Arundel Community College will gain expressive and receptive forms of communication, and conversational skills.
Topic: Education
Source: Course
Howard Community College (HCC) logo
ASL classes at Howard Community College
Topic: Education
Source: Course

Local Sign Language Events

ASL Bridge meetup.com
Develop ASL fluency through practice.
Topic: Language
Source: Event
ASL Meetups in Maryland
Develop ASL fluency through practice.
Topic: Language
Source: Event

Online Sign Classes

Start ASL logo
Free online ASL lessons.
Topic: Education
Source: Course
ASL U/Lifeprint.com Logo
Lifeprint presents an introduction to fingerspelling and numbers. Resource includes practice sheets and activities.
Source: Website
ASL Connect
Some free online ASL Lessons available through ASL Connect.
Source: Course, Video, Website

Sign Organizations

Coming soon!

Sign Language Around the World

Coming Soon!

Additional Resources

Cover thumbnail "Purple Communiactions, The Star-Sprangled Banner in ASL: Happy Fourth of July!"
"The Star-Spangled Banner in ASL: Happy Fourth of July!" by Janelle (Purple Communications)
Topic: ASL, Language
Source: Video
Cover thumbnail "ASL THAT" "Happy July 4th from ASL THAT! | ASL - American Sign Language"
"HAPPY JULY 4TH from ASL THAT! | ASL - American Sign Language" by Joseph Wheeler (ASL THAT!)
Topic: ASL, Language
Source: Video
Cover thumbnail "ASL Meredith, Learn ASL: Independence Day Signs for the 4th of July"
"Learn ASL: Independence Day Signs for the 4th of July" by ASLMeredith
Topic: Language, ASL
Source: Video