Interested in learning ASL but you’re not enrolled at Ohio State?
Community colleges with ASL programs in Ohio:
- Columbus State Community College
- Sinclair Community College
Many local deaf community services programs offer community ASL classes good for conversational practice. You can visit this list here for a comprehensive list of programs in Ohio.
If you are outside of Ohio, investigate your state’s agency for deaf/disabled citizens or look for a local community college/state university with open enrollment. Your local deaf school might offer community ASL classes as well.
Online opportunities:
If you’re looking for virtual options, here’s a few links to consider. These connect you with deaf people and fluent signers for conversational practice.
SignOn Connect offers authentic virtual learning interactions that give ASL learners the unique opportunities to communicate one-on-one with a Deaf ASL Ambassador. Sessions are available 7 days/week. They have variable pricing options based on the number of sessions you purchase.
For a limited time, American Society for Deaf Children members are eligible for five 30-minute sessions of SignOn ($125 value). ASDC membership is open to all and is just $35 a year.
The Oklahoma School for the Deaf has an online class every fall and every spring.
Ohio Statewide Services & Outreach, Resource List of Links to Learning ASL for Families
Community Involvement
Get involved with and support your local Deaf communities and organizations. We have listed a few for Ohio.
ODA (Ohio Deaf Association) à statewide calendar
DWAVE (Deaf World Against Violence Everywhere)
OSD (Ohio School for the Deaf)
We wish you the best of luck on your learning journey.