ASL is the language of the American and Canadian deaf community, a cultural group which also shares common values, attitudes and experiences. Sign in English Word Order uses some grammatical devices of ASL and some of English to convey meaning. Click here for a short tutorial Sign Language Program ASD offers free sign language training to students' families at levels ranging from beginner to advanced-intermediate. Classes, held both in West Hartford and in outlying towns, are open to other interested persons at low cost. A special class for youngsters is also offered.
Qualified teachers help students improve their skills through practice, example, and textbook study.