Sign of the Day for Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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April 15th is National ASL Day. This day in history: On April 15, 1817, the first school for the deaf in the United States opened in Hartford, Connecticut. It is still open today and is now called the American School for the Deaf.

SIGN LANGUAGE

What is being signed (English Meaning)

SIGN LANGUAGE

Sign Type
  • ASL
Sign Description

Both hands are in the 1 Handshape, with the palms facing inward and fingers pointing to each other and rotating around each other. Then both hands in the L Handshape, with the palms facing downward, have the tips of the thumbs touch then wiggle apart.

Memory Aid

Sign: SIGN + Sign: LANGUAGE.

This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
  • SIGN LANGUAGE
Examples of Usage
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English Sentence

You are learning sign language.

ASL Gloss

YOU LEARN WHAT? SIGN LANGUAGE.

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English Sentence

Are you taking a sign language class?

ASL Gloss

SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS TAKE‑UP YOU?

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English Sentence

Yes, I'm taking a sign language class.

ASL Gloss

YES SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS TAKE I.

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