National ASL Day is a day of observance celebrating American Sign Language.
On April 15, 1817, the first school for the deaf in the United States opened. Students gathered there over the years and at subsequent Deaf schools across our nation. The children intermingled Native American Signs, French Sign Language, and Martha’s Vineyard Sign Language. This process brought forth modern American Sign Language.
We want to honor our unique heritage in ASL, and open opportunities for our community through this holiday.
Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, late Deaf, Children of Deaf Adults(Coda), families of Deaf and hearing ASL Allies use ASL and celebrate it's unique language and connection to Deaf Culture.