One of my favorite shirts was a T shirt that had the sign language alphabet on it. I wore that tee shirt until it fell apart. If you are hankering for sign-languge themed gifts (outside of books), read on — you're in for a treat.
All of these products and categories are available, plus more...
Bags
Stuff your things in:
- Carry bags
- Fanny packs
- Tote bags
Bathrooms
- Soap
Clothing/Apparel
You can dress from head to toe in:
- Caps
- Hats
- Infant rompers
- Sleep shirts
- Sweatshirts
- Ties
- Toddler cardigans
- Toddler dresses
- Toddler play sets
- T-shirts
- Underpants (men's)
Collectibles
- Figuirines
- Watercolor paintings
Games
For the family, sign language themed games:
- Card games
- Dice
- The Sign It! game
- A sign language version of Boggle, "Keep Quiet."
- A sign language version of bingo, "ASLingo."
Home Furnishings
- Clocks
- Picture frames
In the Kitchen
Create a "deaf kitchen" with:
- Aprons
- Candles
- Candy molds
- Children's placemats
- Cookie cutters
- Cups
- Magnets
- Mugs
- Napkins
- Towels
- Vases
Jewelry
Jewelry with sign language themes is fun to have and wear:
- Bracelets
- Charms
- Earrings
- Jewelry boxes
- Necklaces
- Pins
- Rings
- Watches
Posters/Calendars
Decorate bedroom or classroom walls with:
- Animal alphabet posters
- ASL handshape charts
- Deaf children of the world
- Nursery rhyme theme posters (e.g. Humpty Dumpty)
Toys
For children and the young at heart:
- Balloons
- Puppets
- Puzzles
- Signing teddy bears
- Dolls (Sign language Barbie for example - if you can find it. It is a collector's item)
Writing/Drawing
For writing, drawing, or creativity:
- Pencils and pencil cups
- Postcards
- Stationary
- Stamp sets
Where Can I Get These Items?
See the deaf/hoh product vendors/retailers profiles at About Deafness/HOH or the publication "Sign Language Specialty Items: Where to Get Them" from Info to Go at Gallaudet University.
While most of these products are available from multiple retailers, some retailers do carry exclusive products.
