The alphabet serves as a bridge to literacy in sign language. Just like learning to read and write in spoken languages, learning the sign language alphabet provides the foundation for reading and writing in sign language. The letter “I” is a vowel and used moderately in sign language.
Ready to put the letters together? Spell your name in ASL with our free fingerspelling tool: type any name and watch each letter signed, I included. You can also see all 26 handshapes on the ASL alphabet page, and learn how to sign “My name is” to introduce yourself.
Hold your dominant hand in a fist, palm facing outward, with only your pinky finger standing upright.
International Week of the Deaf: The last full week of September is recognized globally as the International Week of the Deaf. This week-long event aims to raise awareness about Deaf issues, celebrate Deaf culture, and advocate for the rights and inclusion of Deaf individuals worldwide.
Learn how to sign the rest of the alphabet:
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Video Provided by ASLBloom: https://www.aslbloom.com/
Learning to sign is a great start. For the moments that have to be right (a medical appointment, a parent-teacher meeting, a legal conversation) Ava connects you with a credentialed ASL interpreter over video in the Ava app, on demand or scheduled ahead. Available 24/7, with live captions included.