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318 media results found for 'asl'

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Woman holds up fingers of 1 hand to form a bracket. She stands behind an illustrated black and white window with a moon hovering to her side. Caption. Goodnight moon.

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the ...Read More

Two people talking and signing. Caption: Most women are concerned with delivery

Guides deaf women through the third trimester of their pregnancy. Discusses medical considerations, nutrition, fitness, pregnancy, rights to an interpreter, and other issues. Also, covers what changes your body may experience by month to month. Al...Read More

Two people standing and signing. Caption: for all the specific information that you need.

Guides deaf women through the second trimester of their pregnancy. Discusses medical considerations, nutrition, fitness, pregnancy, rights to an interpreter, and other issues. Also, covers what changes your body may experience by month to month. L...Read More

Two people standing and signing. Caption: about one year prior to getting pregnant.

Guides deaf women through the first trimester of their pregnancy. Discusses medical considerations, nutrition, fitness, pregnancy, rights to an interpreter, and other issues. Also, covers what changes your body may experience by month to month. Li...Read More

Man faces camera, holding his closed fists up and out on either side of his face. Caption. in February, we have President's Day.

Holiday signs for all twelve months, starting with the New Year and ending with New Year’s Eve. Includes President’s Day, Valentine’s Day, St. :Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Halloween, Veteran’s Day, Thank...Read More

Plaza Sésamo ASL features short video clips with American Sign Language. U.S. Hispanic children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and their families enjoy the educational and entertaining content of Plaza Sésamo while practicing and improving their ...Read More

Demonstrates American Sign Language by following the deaf members of the Robinson family through everyday life. Bonus features also include basic rules and grammar, as well as deaf history and culture.

Students learn quickly with the Beginning ASL VideoCourse. The lessons teach vocabulary, grammar and Deaf culture applied to real-world dramas. The series features famed ASL instructor Billy Seago and the fun Bravo family. This functional approac...Read More

Woman is signing in front of an image of bare trees at twilight. Next to her is a cartoon of a little boy in a superhero costume. Text on image reads, "Superhero."

Viewers will learn the vocabulary in ASL for words and phrases used around Halloween. This video is presented in American Sign Language by Rochester School for the Deaf, is silent, and contains no English subtitles.

Woman with medium-length blonde hair in a white and gray striped sweater uses sign language in front a green marbled background. Caption. "All of those represent 1 thing."

Demonstrates American Sign Language by following the deaf members of the Robinson family through everyday life. Segments in Lesson 5--Softball Game--include: Waiting for Brian; At first base; and Last inning! Includes a variety of reviews to reinf...Read More

Bronze statue of an older man with a large collared coat sitting with his arm around a young girl wearing a dress. Caption. "Gallaudet excitedly met with Alice."

Demonstrates American Sign Language by following the deaf members of the Robinson family through everyday life. Segments in Lesson 4--Shopping--include: Only 30 minutes; Black cap; Beautiful dress; and What's for dinner? Includes a variety of revi...Read More

Man wearing a denim shirt and red necktie uses sign language in a classroom with a green chalkboard with a clock face drawn on it. Caption. "When you wake up, stretch, get up in the morning."

Demonstrates American Sign Language by following the deaf members of the Robinson family through everyday life. Segments in Lesson 3--School Day--include: Hallway; Principal's office; Gym; and Quiet! Includes a variety of reviews to reinforce the ...Read More

Man with a brown sport coat uses sign language in front of a bookshelf and a framed document. Caption. "And that's why this is his name sign."

Demonstrates American Sign Language by following the deaf members of the Robinson family through everyday life. Segments in Lesson 2--Work Day--include: Coffee break; Lunch time; ASL class; and Travel agency. Includes a variety of reviews to reinf...Read More

Block letters A, S, L have the American flag across them. They appear over a C, G, I background of water and a blue sky with white clouds.

Demonstrates American Sign Language by following the deaf members of the Robinson family through everyday life. Segments in Lesson 1, The Robinson's Home (Day) include: Good morning; Wake up; Breakfast; The lost dog; and The blue book. Includes a ...Read More

Girl holds palms together and purses lips in front of a decorative cabinet. Caption. Book, like you're opening a book.

Teaches babies to sign before they can speak. Demonstrates 30 American Sign Language signs related to playtime, such as: friend, play, please, thank you, share, your turn, etc. Combines signing children and infants, animation and music, and an adu...Read More

Boy in overalls holds fingers together at his mouth. Color illustration of a paneled room with a blue treasure chest as backdrop. Caption. Want, food.

Teaches babies to sign before they can speak. Demonstrates 18 basic American Sign Language signs, such as: eat, milk, more, want, mom, dad, cat, dog, etc. Combines signing children and infants, animation and music, and an adult to model each sign.

Man speaks to camera with an excited expression. Text. Learn to fingerspell. Increase your speed. Improve receptive skills, from beginner to expert.

Designed to improve receptive fingerspelling skills. Has three sections: learn, practice, and test. Demonstrates each letter of the alphabet in the "learn" section. The "practice" section displays words fingerspelled at varying speeds. User types ...Read More

Woman in a black dress stands in front of a pink background demonstrating sign language. Yellow text on the left reads, "Bacon. Lesson 55, sign 9." Caption. We're going to join our fingers together.

Volume 6 of a 6-volume series designed to teach American Sign Language vocabulary. The English equivalent of the sign being demonstrated is provided on the screen. Each lesson consists of related words and is followed by a brief quiz.

Woman in a black dress stands in front of a pink background demonstrating sign language. Yellow text on the left reads, "Psychiatrist. Lesson 42, sign 23." Caption. Same as doctor and nurse, but with the P.

Volume 5 of a 6-volume series designed to teach American Sign Language vocabulary. The English equivalent of the sign being demonstrated is provided on the screen. Each lesson consists of related words and is followed by a brief quiz.

Woman in a black dress stands in front of a grayish-pink background demonstrating sign language. Yellow text on the left reads, "Weigh. Lesson 35, sign 12." Caption. And just twist your wrist back and forth.

Volume 4 of a 6-volume series designed to teach American Sign Language vocabulary. The English equivalent of the sign being demonstrated is provided on the screen. Each lesson consists of related words and is followed by a brief quiz.

Woman in a black dress stands in front of a pink background demonstrating sign language. Yellow text on the left reads, "Expect. Lesson 29, sign 3." Caption. And the left hand is slightly out and forward.

Volume 3 of a 6-volume series designed to teach American Sign Language vocabulary. The English equivalent of the sign being demonstrated is provided on the screen. Each lesson consists of related words and is followed by a brief quiz.

Woman in a black dress stands in front of a pink background demonstrating sign language. Yellow text on the left reads, "Write. Lesson 15, sign 9." Caption. Use the pinched index finger and thumb.

Volume 2 of a 6-volume video series designed to teach American Sign Language vocabulary. The English equivalent of the sign being demonstrated is provided on the screen. Each lesson consists of related words and is followed by a brief quiz.

Woman in a black dress stands in front of a pink background demonstrating sign language. Yellow text on the left reads, "Neighbor. Lesson 6, sign 17." Caption. The left is closest to you, and then out.

Volume 1 of a 6-volume series designed to teach American Sign Language vocabulary. The English equivalent of the sign being demonstrated is provided on the screen. Each lesson consists of related words and is followed by a quiz. Introduces some...Read More

Man wearing a blue turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language. Caption. As you remember, Anna was getting tired of always being told, no.

Billy Seago and Anna introduce and explain school vocabulary while she dreams she is a teacher. The Cultural Notes discuss positive and negative aspects of schools for the Deaf. The Grammatical Notes address the importance of conceptual accuracy...Read More

Man wearing a green turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language. Caption. Full and complete accessibility to the Deaf child.

Billy Seago introduces and explains school-related signs as Anna dreams she is a teacher. The Grammatical Notes discusses how directional verbs give additional information. The Cultural Notes reflects on the complex issues surrounding deaf educa...Read More

Man wearing a black turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language. Caption. Sick.

Reviews vocabulary, ASL practice sentences, and dialogue from Lessons 11-14. Instructor Billy Seago reviews and signs ASL questions about Deaf culture and grammar, and gives answers. Concludes with a story. Partially captioned and narrated. #1...Read More

Man wearing a black turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language while turning slightly to 1 side. Overlay photo of a fish next to him. Caption. Fish.

Reviews vocabulary, ASL practice sentences, and dialogue from Lessons 1-4. Instructor Billy Seago reviews and signs ASL questions about Deaf culture and grammar, and gives answers. Concludes with a story. Partially captioned and narrated. #5 o...Read More

Man wearing a black turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language. Caption. This is called "palm orientation."

Billy Seago and the Bravo family introduce color signs and the manual alphabet. The Cultural Notes stress the importance of accessible communication when in the presence of signers and non-signers. The Grammatical Notes discuss the four paramete...Read More

Man wearing a green turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language. Overlay photo of 2 runners in starting position to his side. Caption. This sign means to run fast.

Billy Seago and the Bravo family visit a park and introduce nature and sport signs. The Grammatical Notes discuss how signs use space to describe an actual event. The Cultural Notes give practical suggestions for medical personnel to use during ...Read More

Man wearing a black turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language. Next to him, an overlay photo of plate of cookies. Caption. Cookies.

Billy Seago and the Bravo family go grocery shopping and introduce food signs. The Cultural Notes explore deaf folklore and storytelling, specifically number stories. The Grammatical Notes explain the topic comment rule. Includes review, practi...Read More

3 people stand in a store next to stacks of colorful bath towels. Caption. Tommy, do you like this color?

Billy Seago and the Bravo family go shopping and introduce new signs. The Cultural Notes focus on hearing parents of a deaf child and the communication choices they face. The Grammatical Notes emphasize classifiers and their importance. Include...Read More

Man wearing a black turtleneck faces camera and uses sign language. Text on image reads, "Egg."

Billy Seago and the Bravo family introduce breakfast and dining signs. The Cultural Notes explore how considering the deaf as a handicapped group changes perspective, interaction, and attitude. The Grammatical Notes explains how ASL uses adjecti...Read More