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Man using sign language. Caption. All you need are a few simple signs and key phrases like, My diaper is wet.

Director/Producer Hilari Scarl and Robert DeMayo, the award-winning actor from "See What I’m Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary," introduce a new comprehensive educational sign language and deaf culture series. Topics covered in this episod...Read More

Book cover titled, "Totally Bored Boris." Illustration of a bear slumped over on a cushion with toys all around it. Text reads, "Hans Wilhelm."

Boris, the bear, is very bored until he joins the party his sister and her friends are having. Based on the children's book by Hans Wilhelm and presented in American Sign Language by the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind Deaf Mentor Pro...Read More

Book cover titled, "If You Take a Mouse to the Movies." Mouse in a red hat holds up a string of popcorn garland beside a Christmas tree. Text reads, "By Laura Numeroff. Illustrated by Felicia Bond."

Mouse goes to the movies and asks for popcorn. Then he wants some string to string all the popcorn together. Next, he decides to hang the popcorn on a Christmas tree. Based on the children's book by Laura Numeroff and presented in American Sign La...Read More

Book cover titled, "Sofia the First: A Princess Thing." Cartoon of Sofia smiling at us and standing with her arms crossed while a Pegasus flies above a castle in the background.

Join Sofia the First on a high-flying adventure. Based on the children's book from Disney and presented in American Sign Language (ASL) by the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind Deaf Mentor Program.

Rainbow text written in crayon and three hands signing three hundred. Text reads, “The first three hundred. Families.”

This episode covers the signs for common vocabulary used in familial settings. Presented in American Sign Language (ASL) by the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind Deaf Mentor Program. Part of the "First 300 Signs" series.

Woman signs in front of a 2-page view of a storybook illustration of 2 orange dinosaurs playing with toys. Story text appears on screen.

What if a dinosaur's friends come to play? Here's some helpful tips to make sure everyone plays nice. Based on the children's book by Jane Yolen. This title is presented in American Sign Language by the Rocky Mountain Deaf School.

Woman is signing in front of a red screen with the word, brave, written in white next to her.

Swim where dazzling fish show a spectrum of emotions from happy to sad to anger to surprise. Based on the children's book by Mies Van Hout. This title is presented in American Sign Language by the Rocky Mountain Deaf School.

Woman is signing next to a bright cartoon of a mother, daughter, and dog happily scrubbing a floor. Story text appears on screen.

Even after attending obedience school, Emma's dog Toby misbehaves. What will she do? Based on the children's book by Corinne Demas. This title is presented in American Sign Language by the Statewide Outreach Center at Texas School for the Deaf.

There is always something to do outside during all four seasons. During the spring, one can walk under the cherry blossoms. The hot summer months give the perfect weather to cool down in the pool. Some may like to jump in the colorful leaves durin...Read More

What is the weather today? Some days it rains, and some days it snows. Other days are sunny, and some days might be windy. This title is presented in American Sign Language by the Statewide Outreach Center at Texas School for the Deaf.

Spend a day on the farm with Becka. She wakes up each morning to the rooster’s cock-a-doodle-doo and begins her day by feeding all of the animals breakfast. There are pigs, chickens, cows, sheep, and Becka’s dog Mollie. Taking care of animals is h...Read More

Woman signs in front of a color illustration of a woman wearing a bonnet and apron carrying a wicker basket. Story text appears on screen.

One morning, the children’s mother decides to go into town to pick up some treats for the children. Before she leaves, she tells the children not to answer the door or let anyone in. The mother leaves, and the children start having fun around the ...Read More

Woman signs in front of a storybook illustration a black cat wearing a santa hat behind some red balloons. Story text appears on screen.

Splat, the cat, can't wait for Christmas, and he is sure he has been good enough for Santa to bring him all the presents on his list. But just in case Santa needs reminding of what an exceptionally good cat he is, Splat makes himself extra helpful...Read More

Woman smiles and holds up her right hand with her left hand in a fist, thumb pointing towards her. Background photo of firefighter and Dalmatian standing by fire engine.

Follow a firefighter through a work day and learn what the job requires. This video is presented in American Sign Language by Rochester School for the Deaf, is silent, and contains no English subtitles. Based on the children's book by Heather Adam...Read More

Woman scrunches nose and gestures with her hands in front of a backdrop of fall leaves.

Discover the magic and the science behind fall leaves from the initial color change from green to red, yellow, and orange, to the shedding of the leaves, and to the leaves crumbling as winter approaches. This video is presented in American Sign La...Read More

Smiling woman with an image overlay of a cartoon dinosaur and 2 ducks holding sleds by a snowy hill.

It's too cold for Feather and Flap to play outside with Spike. Spike decides to surprise them with warm scarves and hats. The video is presented in American Sign Language by Rochester School for the Deaf, is silent, and contains no English subtitl...Read More

Woman uses sign language in front of a drawing of baby with green glasses. The baby is in a white circle, with speckled black and white around that.

This video offers high-contrast black and white illustrations showing facial features, including eyes, ears, freckles, and glasses. Based on the children's book by Stella Baggott. This video is presented in American Sign Language by Rochester Scho...Read More

Woman uses sign language in front of a drawing of a baby wearing red pajamas crawling toward a small white cat. They are in a white circle, with black and white polka dots around that.

This video offers high-contrast black and white illustrations of babies in familiar moods and environments, specially designed to appeal to babies. Images include a happy baby, a wriggly baby, and a sleepy baby. Based on the children's book by Ste...Read More

Woman with glasses in a black shirt demonstrates sign language in front of a black curtain. White text in a red box at the bottom of the screen reads, "Language."

An introduction to sign vocabulary that is specific to the teaching of English and language arts. Many interpreters, teachers, and students are unfamiliar with specialized sign vocabulary because the concepts occur infrequently in daily communic...Read More

Woman with glasses in a blue shirt demonstrates sign language in front of a black curtain. White text in a red box at the bottom of the screen reads, "Exponent slash power."

An introduction to sign vocabulary that is specific to math. Many interpreters, teachers, and students are unfamiliar with specialized sign vocabulary because the concepts occur infrequently in daily communication. In this video a Deaf professiona...Read More

Person pointing at cartoon animals. Caption: (music) G, giraffe,

Presents the following songs about animals using American Sign Language: Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?; Itsy Bitsy Spider; Bat, Bat; Bear Went Over the Mountain; Croak!!! Said the Toad; Animal Parade; Froggy Went A-Courtin'; Animal Al...Read More

Blonde woman in a purple button up sweater uses sign language in front of a pink background with the letters A, B, and C. Caption. If I relax my fingers and my thumb.

Learn the ABCs and signs for over 50 words, along with fun alphabet and spelling songs.

Torso view of a man with mouth open gesturing with 1 hand towards camera. Caption. The owners are desperately looking for their lost dog.

Mouthing is an essential and active language element used among native ASL users. Kevin Struxness presents 52 different mouthing movements along with their respective phonological meanings. Each movement is then illustrated in an ASL sentence. Sig...Read More

Blonde woman in a pink shirt demonstrates sign language in front of a black curtain. White text in a red box at the bottom of the screen reads, "Passive aggressive personality."

An introduction to sign vocabulary that is specific to psychology. Many interpreters, teachers, and students are unfamiliar with specialized sign vocabulary because the concepts occur infrequently in daily communication. In this video, a Deaf prof...Read More

Cartoon of blue, yellow and orange parrot, flying with wings extended. Behind, the sun rises in an orange sky.

Tells three folktales from Spanish-speaking countries: "The Laughing Skull," "The Four Brothers' Adventure," and "How Birds Got Bright Feathers." Views in English or Spanish text and/or in American Sign Language. Minimum system requirements: Wind...Read More

Man faces camera and uses sign language. Video frame in the top right corner shows a senior man speaking to camera. Caption. They would have more surplus or more optional money.

Gives voice-to-sign interpreting practice with teachers who are hearing. A high school political science teacher, Harry L. Steinmetz, discusses past elections to provide context to America's ever-changing political climate. Two certified interpret...Read More

Woman gestures towards camera using sign language. Video frame in the top right corner shows another woman smiling at camera. Caption. They didn't know she was deaf until they'd seen me signing.

Gives voice-to-sign interpreting practice with teachers/adults who are hearing. Maxine Camvel, a parent who is hearing, gives insight on how to advocate for children who are deaf by maximizing parent input during the Individualized Educational Pla...Read More

Woman purses her lips and gestures with both hands. The backdrop depicts a color illustration of a purple gorilla holding 3 bananas and opening 1 with his foot. 2 men in yellow uniforms hold bananas and stand next to the gorilla.

Gladys, a purple and blue gorilla, loves bananas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But one day she smells something delicious and leaves the zoo to find out what it is. As she follows her nose to a pizzeria, a French café, and an ice-cream stand, ...Read More

Man in glasses purses lips and holds up a fist with a thumb pointed towards himself. Color illustration of a boy in pajamas with a worried expression fills the background. Caption. 1 creature was stirring, that creature was me!

A little boy is up and about though he knows he should be fast asleep in his bed. Then the little boy hears something. At first he tries to pretend that he is asleep but then he decides to look. What he sees astonishes him. Part of Sign Language S...Read More

Woman grimaces and gestures with hands. Backdrop depicts a color illustration of a bird and a worm swinging on a wooden swing with surprised expressions.

Blue Burt and Wiggles are inseparable. But when a flock of birds head south for the winter, it's only a matter of time before Blue Burt needs to say good-bye. Part of the Sign Language Storytelling Series.

Man smiles with his mouth open and turns to the side as he gestures with his hands. Pixelated image of a fish is on backdrop. Caption. You could not find a nicer fish.

Big Al just wants to make friends. But because Big Al is large and scary-looking, the little fish are afraid of him. Then one frightening day, a fishing net captures the other fish, Big Al gets the chance to prove what a wonderful friend he can be...Read More

Closeup of hands with fingers touching bristles of a very small sitting on a white surface scattered with objects. Spanish caption. Este es una brocha que usamos para limpiar.

An instructional video that teaches basic sign language through Spanish and English. Geared toward Latino parents of children who are deaf and use American Sign Language or Signed English. Dramatizes a visit to the audiologist's office and present...Read More