American Sign Language at Berkeley

Q: Do I need to already know ASL to join?

The club is open to people learning ASL, so prior knowledge is not required. The goal is to learn together and build community.

Q: Is this club only for hearing students?

No. The club explicitly aims to bridge the hearing and Deaf communities, welcoming members from both.

Q: What kinds of issues does the club discuss?

The club focuses on ableism and the specific challenges faced by the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, drawing on resources made by Deaf and hard-of-hearing people themselves.

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American Sign Language at Berkeley is a club focused on learning ASL and building community between hearing and Deaf people. Members discuss issues facing the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, work to raise awareness about ableism, and share resources created by Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. It is a space for both learning the language and engaging with the broader Deaf community on campus.

01Do I need to already know ASL to join?+

02Is this club only for hearing students?+

03What kinds of issues does the club discuss?+