2025 American Sign Language Resources in Virginia - Commonwealth of Virginia VDDHH Resource Listing

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2025 American Sign Language resources in Virginia provided by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) include community-based ASL lessons and classes, college credited coursework, and interpreter training options. The listing also highlights learning pathways for ASL students and interpreting students, and points readers to suggested websites, videos, and mobile apps. Fees may apply for some resources, and the document notes periodic updates plus a disclaimer about information accuracy and not serving as an endorsement.

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About American Sign Language

Community-Based ASL Classes

High Schools Offering ASL Classes

Colleges Offering ASL Classes

Colleges Offering ITP Classes

Online Resources

Websites

YouTube Channels

Mobile Apps

2025 American Sign Language Resources in Virginia COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA ERIC H. RAFF DIRECTOR Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1602 ROLLING HILLS DRIVE, SUITE 203 HENRICO, VIRGINIA 23229-5012 (804) 662-9502 V (800) 552-7917 V (804) 325-1290 VP (804) 662-9718 FAX [www.vddhh.virginia.gov](www.vddhh.virginia.gov) The Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) is pleased to provide you this listing of resources for learning American Sign Language (ASL) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Some of theresources may be accessed free, while others may require a fee. This resource list includes information regarding community-based lessons and classes, which are usually led by members of local Deaf communities through private organizations. The resource list also includes information regarding college credited course work in ASL and/or interpreter training. ASL students work toward becoming fluent in ASL as a foreign language; interpreting students work toward competence in interpreting between ASL and English. This resource list also includes suggested websites where you may find lessons, videos, or apps for learning ASL. This list of resources is not meant to be exhaustive, and will be periodically updated. VDDHH works to reduce the communication barriers between people who are Deaf or hard of hearing and those who are hearing, including family members, service providers, and the public. As part of this mission, our agency responds to requests for information and referrals regarding a variety of topics related to hearing loss including but not limited to assistive technology, communication methods, captioning, hearing aids, interpreting, telecommunications, and sign language. Please feel free to contact VDDHH by phone at (804) 662-9502, videophone at (804) 325-1290, or by email at [info@vddhh.virginia.gov](info@vddhh.virginia.gov). We appreciate your interest in the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Thank you for allowing us to serve you. Disclaimer: The contents contained herein are provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an endorsement by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH). VDDHH does not control, monitor or guarantee the accuracy or quality of the information, opinions, products, services, and resources offered by any organization listed herein. The VDDHH assumes no responsibility or liability for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any information, opinion, product, service, or resource offered by any organization listed herein. Some fees may apply. 2 VDDHH-CSP-10 Rev. 11/2025 Table of Contents About American Sign Language 4 Community-Based ASL Classes 5 High Schools Offering ASL Classes 7 Colleges Offering ASL Classes 7 Colleges Offering ITP Classes 9 Online Resources Websites 10 YouTube Channels 11 Mobile Apps 11 3 VDDHH-CSP-10 Rev. 11/2025 Asl About American Sign Language American Sign Language (ASL) is a natural language, which may be received visually or through touch. ASL is the primary language of North Americans who are Deaf, but there are many other signed languages used throughout the world. ASL originated around 200 years ago through the mixing of sign language indigenous to the United States and French Sign Language. ASL is conveyed through hand and body movements, and facial expressions, and has its own grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, which are separate from English. More information about American Sign Language can be found through: National Association of the Deaf NAD-National Association of the Deaf National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) What Is American Sign Language (ASL)? | NIDCD Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia American Sign Language-Wikipedia Encyclopedia Britannica American Sign Language (ASL) | Details & History | Britannica

FAQs

Who provides the ASL resource listing for Virginia?

The listing is provided by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH).

What types of ASL learning resources are included?

It includes community-based ASL lessons and classes, college credited coursework in ASL, interpreter training information, and suggested online learning resources such as websites, YouTube channels, and mobile apps.

Are all resources free?

Some resources may be accessed free, while others may require a fee, and some fees may apply.

Sep 29, 2026

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