American Sign Language (ASL) Resources
The Martha's Vineyard American Sign Language Webinar Project
Martha's Vineyard, particularly the town of Chilmark, used to be a "shared-signing community," where both deaf and hearing residents used sign language and finger spelling to communicate. Today Martha's Vineyard hosts many deaf visitors who come to learn more about the island's deaf history. In 2024, Professor Jody Cripps of Clemson University and his students partnered with the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce to create webinars to help the island become a sign-language friendly environment once again. You can access these short, entry-level ASL tutorials by clicking the links below:
Things to Do in Martha's Vineyard
Things to Do in Martha's Vineyard Dialogue
Sign Up for the American Sign Language (ASL) Module on Mango
The Mango website is accessible to Chilmark Library card holders from any computer, tablet or phone using the free mobile app. You will be required to create your own Mango account so that you can save your progress in the lessons as you go. To get started, click HERE.