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Hands in Action – Our Mission

It’s our passion and desire serve as a catalyst to reach and connect the deaf and hard-of-hearing with all God has for them and to equip people of any ASL skill level with the tools needed to grow and learn more.
 

We also hope to raise awareness and understanding of deaf culture and build a community where we can all learn and grow in God together. Everyone deserves a family where they can feel understood, respected and loved.

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Resource Quick Links

Learn How To Sign - YouTube Channel: 
This channel contains many of the vocabulary videos we go over each week along with other resources to improve your signing skills.  https://www.youtube.com/@LearnHowtoSign/videos

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Handspeak: This site is an an incredible resource, not only as an online dictionary with videos for many ASL signs, but also information about Deaf culture, fingerspelling quizzes, words for the day and ASL storytelling.
https://www.handspeak.com

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HANDS IN ACTION - BOX Online Resources Folder:  We set up this online 'cloud' storage area to post videos and other resources that are too large to send any other way. It will continue to grow with more resources added as needed. https://app.box.com/s/c6o1pl6hx50udcsn1lm0f4n3agkkr5bv

HANDS IN ACTION - ASL WORSHIP PRACTICE VIDEOS: Inside this folder, please enjoy some practice videos for many of the songs we sing at Action Church on Sunday morning. Please do not post any of these to social media. They are intended for he Action interpreters to practice and for small group learning only:  
https://app.box.com/s/sjk7winecpmjhd8w602i1hk5eleijkbn

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ASL.MS - Fingerspelling Practice: This site offers a series of random words where you can set the speed and number of letters, then type it in to see if you got it correct. https://asl.ms/

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Deaf Bible.com - This amazing resource has every chapter of the bible shown as ASL videos. You can look up a verse by book and chapter, then see it signed before you. https://deafbible.com/ASLV/GEN.1.1

EVERY WEDNESDAY at 7PM - Interpreter Training and Weekly Service at Faith Assembly of God, Curry Ford Campus – 9307 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32825.
Each week, there are a group of us that are attending the mid-week service at Faith Assembly where they have an on-going interpreter training program. We enjoy the service where students get a chance to improve their skills during the service, and afterwards, we gather in the atrium to discuss what we've learned  and how to improve. It's open to anyone interested in coming, so please let us know if you're interested.
 

Deaf Awareness Resources​

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Below are links to videos and resources to help you better understand the Deaf community. The goal is to improve communications between the hearing and Deaf communities because every voice—whether spoke or signed—deserves to be heard.


PLEASE NOTE:  Many of these videos are completely in ASL. You will need to turn on Closed Captioning if you are still learning so you can follow along.
 

Learning How To Sign (You-Tube Channel) Topics on Deaf Culture:
Can Deaf People Lip Read? : 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPs6ORy4nGo
Your ASL Questions Answered for 38 Minutes Straight (From a LIVE Zoom Call with viewers):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erwqpb-HNVU

 

Do's and Don'ts of Interacting with the Deaf Community (by Chrissy Marshall - YouTube Channel )
Do's & Don'ts - Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDA_EXFTpxo
Do's & Don'ts - Part 2:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yxo-hvKDPE 

Things Not To Say To Deaf People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNUk6aPp8DI

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Marlee Matlin on Deaf and Police Interaction (Voice over included for hearing)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAvewviVwjY

Spring 2024 Edition - Weekly Lesson Guide

WEEK 1 - Feb. 8, 2024 — TOPICS: Welcome to Signing - The Basics
Week 1 Lesson Guide: 
LHTS_ASL_CLASS-WK01-WELCOME.pdf  

ASL 'Must Know' Terminology: LHTS ASL CLASS-WK00-MUST_KNOW_01-TERMS.pdf
Resource Links: LHTS ASL CLASS-WK00-MUST_KNOW_03-LINKS.pdf
ASL Manual Alphabet: LHTS ASL CLASS-WK00-MUST_KNOW_02-ABCs.pdf
ASL Alphabet Video (Learn How To Sign - YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHyG7iz3ork

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WEEK 2 - Feb. 15, 2024 — TOPICS: Fingerspelling Practice, Pronouns & Possessives
Week 2  Lesson Guide:
 LHTS_ASL_CLASS-WK02-USING_ABCs.pdf

The Basics of ASL Question & Response (guide): LHTS-BASICS OF ASL QUESTION & RESPONSE.pdf
The Basics of ASL Question & Response (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nIkMn1p0ic 

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WEEK 3 - Feb. 22, 2024 — TOPICS: Fingerspelling Practice (continued)
Week 2  Lesson Guide: LHTS_ASL_CLASS-WK02-USING_ABCs.pdf

The Basics of ASL Question & Response (guide): LHTS-BASICS OF ASL QUESTION & RESPONSE.pdf

The Basics of ASL Question & Response (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nIkMn1p0ic 

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WEEK 4 - Feb. 29, 2024 — TOPICS: Family and People Signs
Week 3  Lesson Guide:  LHTS_ASL_CLASS_WK03-NUMBERS.pdf

Family & Clarification Signs:  LHTS_ASL_CLASS_WK04-FAMILY&CLARIFICATION.pdf

Family & Clarification Signs (Video):   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4phzFQKzAc

100 Family Signs in 5 Minutes (Video):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ucljARI8TU
 

WEEK 5 - March 7, 2024 — TOPICS: Family and People (continued) & Basic Numbers
ASL Numbers Guide: LHTS_ASL_CLASS-WK03-NUMBERS.pdf
ASL Numbers Video(Learn How To Sign - YouTube Channel):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4stD_ypaAI&list=PLMN7QCuj6dfaO7v-Oqkg3Bjq0XOT3c07X
ASL Rule of 9 (Learn How To Sign - YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJQCMpCJ7SM

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WEEK 6 - March 14, 2024 — TOPICS:  ASL Numbers & Rule of 9

ASL Numbers Guide: LHTS_ASL_CLASS-WK03-NUMBERS.pdf
ASL Numbers Video (Learn How To Sign - YouTube Channel):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4stD_ypaAI&list=PLMN7QCuj6dfaO7v-Oqkg3Bjq0XOT3c07X
ASL Rule of 9 (Learn How To Sign - YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJQCMpCJ7SM

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WEEK 7 - March 21, 2024 — TOPICS:  Using Family Signs and Numbers in Conversation

This week, we'll be taking all that we've learned to talk about our family as we practice using the vocabulary from the past few weeks. We'll always be learning new vocabulary along the way, but just review what you've learned so far and be ready to have fun.

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WEEK 8 - March 28, 2024 — TOPICS: Directional Signs, Prepositions, ASL Staging & Storytelling Skills

This week, we'll be talking about directional signs and how they can be used to tell stories.
Lesson Vocabulary Guide: LHTS_ASL_CLASS-WK05-DIRECTIONAL SIGNS & STORYTELLING.pdf 
Directional Signs (Learn How To Sign - YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc-jhMDkovs​ 

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WEEK 9 - April 4, 2024 — TOPICS: Personality & Emotion Signs

This lesson is all about describing different personalities and emotions.
Lesson Vocabulary Guide: LHTS_ASL_CLASS-WK06-PERSONALITY & EMOTION SIGNS.pdf
How to Sign Personality Types  (Learn How To Sign - YouTube Channel): 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hG3qLJjDHo

100 Family Signs in 5 minutes (Learn How To Sign - YouTube Channel) — Many of these signs in the beginning should be review, so use them as practice. The second half of the video covers positive and negative personality traits.
Each are only signed 1 time, so you may need to rewind it a few times if over the word to make sure you get it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ucljARI8TU&t=2s

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WEEK 10 - April 11, 2024 — TOPICS: Home & Food Signs
Lesson Vocabulary Guide: LHTS_ASL_CLASS-WK07-HOME & FOOD SIGNS.pdf
This week's vocabulary is coming from the following videos from Learn How To. Sign (YouTube Channel):
Home & Food Signs (Learn How To Sign - YouTube Channel):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QOuEOi_KsY&list=PLMN7QCuj6dfYFq2d8CrautQ--BmczTxv&index=3

25 ASL Signs Around the Home (Learn How To Sign - YouTube Channel):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbE0QedTfeI

 

WEEK 13 - May 2, 2024 — TOPICS: Vacation & Travel Signs

Lesson Vocabulary Guide: https://app.box.com/s/t21rb9oxyzx1636tjj84zmf5kdzg2rhr

30+ Vacation Signs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P4Uk7GUXMc

50 States in 3 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX0qA4YTOfA

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SPECIAL - May 16, 2024 — TOPICS: Church Signs / Worshipping with Sign
Lesson Vocabulary Guide: https://app.box.com/s/58zf7mp1losjpzseh0obnhz05j1xh6iz

Church Signs (Learn How To Sign - YouTube Channel):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VNpO-DPYa4

25 Church Signs (Learn How To Sign - YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbtiapr7pHc

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SPECIAL - May 23, 2024 — TOPICS: School Signs & Colors

Lesson Vocabulary Guide: https://app.box.com/s/71f4941b2ncoe80y3zhsyaj66ttds629

School Signs & Colors: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5H_HDSipbY&list=PLMN7QCuj6dfYFq2d8CrautQ--BmczT-xv&index=4
School Signs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7vA84Lcju8

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Spring 2024 - Calendar of Events

EVERY WEDNESDAY at 7PM - Ongoing EventInterpreter Training and Weekly Service at Faith Assembly of God,

Curry Ford Campus – 9307 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32825There is usually a few of us going each week, so feel free to come along and get a great message, learn a little more ASL and meet some other people with a passion for sign and the deaf.

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