American Sign Language (ASL) is a language rich in imagery, expression, and symbolic interpretation. It has been recognized as the language of the Deaf, but people with varying degrees of hearing use it as well. If you are interested in learning the language, there are classes that you can take through schools (community colleges are a popular place) and organizations run by and for deaf and hard of hearing people. To see a listing of some organizations, click here.

For information about finding an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, visit the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf at www.rid.org.

Many deaf organizations will also have access to interpreters. To see a listing of deaf organizations in California, click here.