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Sign language is one of the most accessible languages to learn. Start today with one of these resources!
Resources at SSPL
The books and DVDs listed here are shelved on the 2nd floor. There are also many additional resources for children, beginners, and parents available on the ground floor. Please inquire at the Reference (x207) or Children's (x205) Desks for more information and suggested titles or click here to search the library's catalog.
The Language of Light: A History of Silent Voices by Gerald SheaShea's research exposes a persistent but misguided determination among hearing educators to teach the Deaf orally... To forbid their education in sign language - the "language of light" - is to deny the Deaf their human rights.