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Sign language Creativity and Expression

Expressing yourself and having fun with sign language.

American Sign Language Idioms

Part of deaf culture includes American Sign Language idioms, idioms used only by the deaf community and that do not appear in regular spoken English.

Sign Language - I Love You Handshape

The I Love You handshape, perhaps the most recognized sign.

Sign Language - Clip Art

Answers the question where sign language clip art can be found.

Sign Language - Gifts

Sign language gifts for the people in your life.

Sign Language - Songs and Pledges

Forum members discuss ways to sign songs such as Christmas songs and pledges such as the Pledge of Allegiance.

Sign Language - ABC Stories

Sign langauge ABC stories are one way to tell stories in deaf culture, using the sign alphabet.

Sign Language - Christmas Songs and Carols

Sign language translations of Christmas songs and carols.

Sign Language - Sign Names

Forum members answer a question about the use of sign names.

Sign Language - Games and Puzzles

Games and puzzles, in books, board games, and online games for learning and practicing sign language either alone or with friends.

Sign Language - Signing Games

Forum members answer a question about sign language games for learning sign language.

Sign Language - ASL Poetry

ASL poetry is the telling of poems, usually original poems, in sign language.

Sign Language - Fonts

You can download sign language fonts for typing and creative use.

Sign Language - Signing Primates

Gorillas and chimpanzees can be taught sign language too!

Sign Language - Signing Websites

Guest article on the use of sign language to hyperlink web pages.

Sign Language - Barbie's Deaf Friends

Long before Mattel came out with Sign Language Barbie, About Deafness had an imaginary article about deaf-related Barbie dolls. The article was apparently too believable; About Deafness actually received e-mails from parents wanting to know where they could buy these dolls.

Sign Language - Christmas Spirit

At Christmastime, you can have a holiday with a sign language theme.

Sign Language - Barbie

It was big news when Mattel released a Sign Language Barbie, now a rare collectible.

Sign Language - Signing Suppers

Eating out with other deaf and hearing people to practice sign language.

Sign Language - Signwriting

Signwriting visually represents sign language and allows for a written communication of sign language.

Sign Language - Signing Santas

At Christmastime, you may be able to find a signing santa claus at the mall.
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