CSI Library: American Sign Language (ASL): Internet Resources and Websites

ASL Lexicon

ASL-LEX is a database of lexical and phonological properties of American Sign Language signs. As of Fall 2020 it became the largest interactive ASL database in the world with approximately 2,723 signs. See the site's Instructions page for more information on how to use the search and visualizations. The full lexicon can also be downloaded for research.

Learning ASL Online

ASL Connect
This series of video lessons by Gallaudet University focuses on sign language vocabulary relating to emotions, animals, family, and more.
Handspeak
Handspeak is an English to ASL dictionary that focuses on vocabulary building and allows users to search for words and topics.
Lifeprint
The Lifeprint English to ASL dictionary provides an alphabetized and searchable list of sign language words and phrases.
Signing Savy
A Deaf and child of a Deaf adult (CODA) owned website that provides users with a dynamic, recorded motion ASL dictionary.

Related Organizations

American Sign Language Teacher's Association (ASLTA)
This nonprofit organization supports American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Educators.
The Deaf and Blind Outreach Center
By providing training and other resources to professionals and interacting with communities, the Outreach Center increases access and equity for Deaf, heard of hearing, and blind individuals.
National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
A civil rights organization by and for American Deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Registry for Interpretors of the Deaf (RID)
This professional organization serves as the national certifying body of sign language interpreters.

American Sign Language (ASL)

ASL Apps

LibGuides from Gallaudet University

ASL Lexicon

Learning ASL Online

Related Organizations