Interested in sign language? Here are some great resources about American Sign Language (ASL), as well as other forms of sign language around the world.
The following are some useful online ASL dictionaries. Because ASL is a visual language, we have included only those dictionaries that offer video or animated definitions. Please note that some of these dictionaries use scripts that may be incompatible with particular browsers. Links to additional dictionaries can be found in other resources.
This dictionary includes animated and text definitions. There’s a search tool, too, but you need to go through multiple pages to get to the definition.
This personal home page provides links to ASL teacher associations, activities, books, lectures, reviews, deaf culture resources, ASL resources, and videotexts.
RID administers the National Testing System that certifies interpreters. It also provides various support services to practicing interpreters, students of interpretation, and persons who share an active interest in the field of interpretation.