Hello! Here is a collection of authentic resources (videos, websites, articles, photos, infographics, apps, and more) for ASL classes. We will continue to add more as we reorganize the site to be a lesson planning resource and please add your favorites in the comments.

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Here are some ideas for units and lessons with resources for ASL. Here’s to making it Authentic and Cultural!

I can give basic information about deaf artists.

What is Art? Give some examples…

What is Deaf View/Image Art?

(De’VIA)

Chuck Baird

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Baird

http://www.deafart.org/Biographies/Chuck_Baird/chuck_baird.html

Olivier Jamin

For more information…

http://www.ojart.net

I can defend my opinions about graffiti.

Read these articles and list the pros/cons of graffiti.

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/07/11/when-does-graffiti-become-art/graffiti-is-always-vandalism

http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/graffiti-vandals-cost-public-millions/

Let’s Debate!

What is your opinion about graffiti?

Defend it!

I can explain messages & meanings in a painting.

Click to view his art…

http://www.disabilityartsinternational.org/artists/profiles/olivier-jamin/

Political Message  /  Protest  /  Promoting Something Positive

Research a new artist and explain one of their works.

I can explain how to paint.

Research how to create an art. Make it. Has your opinion changed about art now that you’ve tried it?

http://www.ai-media.tv/10-professional-deaf-athletes/ – athletes

US Deaf Sports – athletes, stories, events

https://www.dailymoth.com – Look for sports articles

Find a local sporting event – Near Louisville, KY: http://liminterpreting.com/event/deaf-volleyball-league/

FOOD THEMES

https://www.dailymoth.com/single-post/2017/03/17/Deaf-Business-Spotlight-Pepperbox-Coffee-Austin-TX

http://www.upworthy.com/a-pizza-place-with-all-deaf-employees-is-pretty-special-because-their-pizza-is-so-good and investigate for other all-deaf restaurants

Deaf Chef – http://www.deafpeople.com/dp_of_month/RamborgerYear.html

WINTER / Class “Bucket List” Challenge for ASL

Also look for more commercials by “Convo Relay” and BeYOUtiful campaign.

Music Interpreters – Amber Galloway Gallego

FASHION

http://www.vulture.com/2013/10/how-project-runway-is-getting-deafness-right.html

https://jleblancdesign.myshopify.com

Twitter for jleblancdesign

If you have an authres that your students enjoyed, add it in the comments below!