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ASL Dictionaries

Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language

 
ASL HandShape Dictionary American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary

 
Sternberg Flexi: ASL Dictionary American Sign Language Dictionary-Flexi

 
Perigee Visual Dictionary of Signing Perigee Visual Dictionary of Signing

 
Signs For Me (for children, parents, and teachers) Signs for Me

 

Basic sign vocabulary for children, parents, and teachers.
Signs Across America (Regional ASL Variation) Signs Across America (1984)

 

This is a classic and one that every student owes it to him- or herself to have!
Religious Signing (All Faiths!) by Elaine Costello Religious Signing: Comprehensive Guide for all Faiths
by Elaine Costello

 
Medical ASL Dictionary Webster's Medical ASL Dictionary

 
Computer ASL Dictionary Webster's Computer ASL Dictionary

 
Legal ASL Dictionary Webster's Legal ASL Dictionary

 
A Pocket Medical Signs Guide "Signs Of Health" Signs of Health A Pocket Guide
Signs of Drug Use Signs of Drug Use

 

WARNING: Potentially upsetting or offensive for some readers.  This book pulls no punches.
Signs of Sexual Behavior Signs Of Sexual Behavior

 

WARNING: Potentially upsetting or offensive for some readers.  This book pulls no punches.

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