American Sign Language
noun
called also Ameslan
Note: American Sign Language was developed in Hartford, Connecticut in the early 1800s.
Examples of American Sign Language in a Sentence
Jenelle Riley, Variety, 17 May 2024
Other supports include American Sign Language interpreters, an intimacy and fight director (Hannah Roccisano) and a director of ASL (Kailyn Aaron-Lozano).
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Since the fall of 2020, McDaniel has added 13 new majors, including actuarial science, American Sign Language, applied mathematics, biochemistry, biomedical science, criminal justice, food studies, international business, marketing and writing/publishing.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2024
The Lifeline can aid in Spanish and American Sign Language and has special lines for veterans and young LGBTQ people.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024
The organization’s inclusivity is apparent in its casting of performers of different ages, ethnicities, gender identities and abilities, including Noelle Wilder, a deaf performer who provides American Sign Language interpretations for foundation shows.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
Murphy has also served as a sign language interpreter and has a passion to educate others in the field of American Sign Language ― both Murphy's parents and her husband are a part of the Deaf community.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
The All Abilities Day program is inclusive for all abilities, with hands-on experiences, American Sign Language and Spanish-speaking interpreters on site, indoor and outdoor options, and wheelchair accessible programs and facilities.
—Jane Tyska, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
The event will also feature a performance by American Sign Language (ASL) hip hop star Matt Maxey aka Deafinitely Dope.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024
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