Articles     Although the percentages of hearing impaired individuals are growing each year, there are many reasons besides communication with the deaf to learn American Sign Language. Since American Sign Language is a well-rounded universal language developed in France in 1816, it has proven itself to be an excellent form of general communication for all ages and for many different impairments and . Sign language is currently being used to aid in, and create communication for the disabled and speech impaired. Parents with children who suffer from Autism, Downs Syndrome and other learning disabilities have found the ASL video series to be  extremely useful in increasing their abilities to communicate easier and more effectively with their children. So why learn American Sign language? Communicating is the key to life! As we grow in human understanding, studies have been able to link proper communication, to improving the over-all welfare (mental and physical) of children, handy-cap individuals, and those with speech and hearing disabilities. Without proper communication we struggle in many areas like; relationship building, behavior modification, education, and basic human understanding. We have found ASL helps individuals overcome the frustrations and torment of bad communication and/or non-existent communication.   In the News...   ASL Resources