Exploring the 5 Handshape in ASL
Exploring the 5 Handshape in ASL is a focused class that helps participants understand how one handshape can be used to create many different signs and meanings in American Sign Language. Learners will explore common and more advanced signs using the 5 handshape and see how movement, location, and facial expression change meaning. This class is open to ASL learners at all levels, from beginners to advanced, and is designed to deepen understanding of how ASL works as a visual language.
$9.99 per person
2026 Language & Literacy Symposium
Call for Papers is open for ASL Up Network’s virtual 2026 Language & Literacy Symposium. Submit a proposal by January 30, 2026 for a 45-minute presentation with a live Q&A session in May 2026. The symposium opens April 1, 2026, with live keynotes on April 30 and May 7. Topics include ASL/English bilingual development, early literacy, family-centered strategies, and language access.
ASL Discovery Weekend
Join us for ASL Discovery Weekend, a hands-on learning experience for families, professionals, and community members. This immersive weekend focuses on building practical ASL skills through visual storytelling, classifiers, fingerspelling strategies, and real-world practice.
Beginning ASL: The Basics
Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of ASL, including visual communication norms, everyday vocabulary, and basic sentence structure. Emphasis is placed on practical, real-life use of ASL, helping learners feel comfortable incorporating signs into daily routines, interactions, and family life.
$9.99 per person
Holiday Signs in ASL
Join our ASL Holiday Signs Class!
Celebrate the season with ASL Up Network by learning holiday-themed signs. Our class welcomes everyone. Discover the joy of communicating through American Sign Language and bring inclusivity to your celebrations.
Experience the warmth of the season through the expressive world of American Sign Language.