Join Us in Advancing ASL and Other Natural Sign Languages as Heritage Languages
At the National American Sign Language Education of Heritage Language Learners (NASLEHL), we believe every Deaf child and Child of Deaf Adults deserves access to strong, culturally grounded language from birth through age 21.
NASLEHL serves as a professional home for educators, specialists, and administrators committed to advancing ASL and other natural sign languages as true content areas — through research-informed language development, curriculum design, instruction, and assessment across home, school, and community settings.
When you support NASLEHL, you are helping:
- Strengthen language development in ASL and other natural sign languages from birth through age 21
- Elevate best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Support educators and programs nationwide
- Ensure ASL and other natural sign languages are respected as native and heritage languages
Together, we are building a future where ASL and other natural sign languages are not afterthoughts — but foundational.
How You Can Power Our Mission
- Donate: Every gift directly supports professional learning, collaboration, and advancement in ASL and other natural sign language education.
- Share: Amplify our mission to advance ASL and other natural sign languages across home, school, and community settings.
- Volunteer: Your time, expertise, and advocacy help strengthen the collective impact of heritage sign language education nationwide.
Thank you for standing with us. Your support fuels language, access, and opportunity through ASL and other natural sign languages for generations to come.