ASL Up Network, Inc

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

🎃 Going Trick-or-Treating? Learn These 3 ASL Signs Before You Go!

Halloween is the perfect time to put your ASL skills into action!
Watch Patrick demonstrate three signs you can use while celebrating:

🎃 HALLOWEEN
👻 TRICK-OR-TREAT
💙 THANK YOU

Practice together before heading out tonight, and encourage your little ghosts and goblins to use their new signs along the way!

Because learning ASL isn't just about knowing signs. It's about using language to connect with others! 💙

🍬 What's your favorite Halloween candy? Tell us in the comments!

👻 Happy Halloween from ASL Up Network!

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10/29/2026

"🐱 Are You a CAT Person or a DOG Person? 🐶

It's National Cat Day, and we've got a little ASL challenge for you!

Do you know how to sign CAT in American Sign Language?

Watch Patrick show you how, then give it a try!

🐾 Now for the important question…

TEAM CAT 🐱 or TEAM DOG 🐶?

Tell us in the comments! 👇

💙 Follow ASL Up for more fun ASL signs, quick learning videos, and free family-friendly resources!

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10/28/2026

⏰ What if just FIVE minutes could make a difference in your family's ASL journey?

You don't need an hour of lessons or a perfect schedule to make progress!

Just five intentional minutes of signing can help build confidence, strengthen communication, and make ASL part of your everyday routine.

The best part? You can start during moments you're already sharing!

🥣 Making breakfast
🚗 Riding in the car
🛒 Grocery shopping
📚 Reading a favorite book
🛏️ Getting ready for bed

Start with five minutes, then keep building ASL into your everyday conversations.

💙 Language grows through consistency—not perfection.

💬 Here's our challenge: Pick ONE everyday moment to practice more ASL this week. Which one will you choose? Tell us below! 👇

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10/28/2026

What If You Could Tell an Entire Story Without Saying a Word?

Imagine using movement, facial expressions, and visual creativity to bring a story to life.

That's the magic of Visual Vernacular—and you can explore it firsthand at Hands Tell Stories!

Join Justin Perez, Edna Johnston, and Ursa Rewolinski for a weekend of interactive workshops, storytelling, and creative expression.

Whether you're an ASL learner, parent, educator, interpreter, or member of the Deaf community, there's something to discover!

📅 November 14–15, 2026
📍 Maryland School for the Deaf | Ellicott City, MD
🎓 0.975 RID CEUs available
🍽️ Lunch included both days

🎟️ $75 EARLY BIRD — ENDS OCTOBER 31!
After Saturday, registration increases to $99.

Don't just admire the artistry. Come experience it!

👉 Register today at https://www.aslup.org/events/hands-tell-stories-an-asl-storytelling-visual-vernacular-weekend

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10/27/2026

Ever Heard of an Instrument Classifier?

ASL is so much more than memorizing signs!

One fascinating part of American Sign Language is how classifiers help communicate information visually.

But what exactly is an instrument classifier?

🎥 In this short clip from an ASL Up workshop, our Deaf instructor introduces the concept and explains how it works.

💡 It's another reminder that ASL is a rich, visual language with its own grammar and structure!

💙 Follow ASL Up for more bite-sized ASL lessons, educational videos, and opportunities to learn!

10/27/2026

You Don't Have to Be a Storyteller to Discover the Power of Storytelling!

Ever watched a Visual Vernacular performance and wondered, How do they do that?

Here's your chance to find out!

Join us November 14–15 for Hands Tell Stories, an interactive weekend exploring ASL storytelling and Visual Vernacular with three incredible Deaf artists:

⭐ Justin Perez
⭐ Edna Johnston
⭐ Ursa Rewolinski

Whether you're a parent, educator, interpreter, ASL learner, or member of the Deaf community, come explore how movement, expression, and imagination bring stories to life.

This is your opportunity to learn, participate, and connect—not just sit and watch!

📍 Maryland School for the Deaf, Ellicott City, MD
🎓 0.975 RID CEUs available

🎟️ Early Bird: $75 through October 31
Regular price: $99

Don't miss your chance to save $24!

👉 Register today: https://www.aslup.org/events/hands-tell-stories-an-asl-storytelling-visual-vernacular-weekend

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10/26/2026

Don't Just Watch Visual Vernacular. Experience It!

Imagine spending a weekend learning, creating, and interacting with three incredible Deaf artists: Justin Perez, Edna Johnston, and Ursa Rewolinski.

That's what awaits you at Hands Tell Stories!

This isn't just an opportunity to watch Visual Vernacular. It's your chance to engage directly with the artists, explore visual storytelling, and experience the creativity firsthand.

📅 November 14–15, 2026
📍 Maryland School for the Deaf | Ellicott City, MD
🎓 0.975 RID CEUs available

🎟️ REGISTER NOW FOR JUST $75!

Early bird registration ends October 31. After that, the price increases to $99.

Save $24 and secure your spot today!

👉 Register at https://www.aslup.org/events/hands-tell-stories-an-asl-storytelling-visual-vernacular-weekend

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10/25/2026

🎃 Halloween ASL Challenge! 👻🦇

We've been having some Halloween fun with our Sign & Color series this week!
So far, we've learned three spooky signs this week, and now we want to know ...

🧙‍♀️ WITCH
👻 GHOST
🦇 BAT

Which one is your favorite? Drop your favorite in the comments!

🖍️ Haven't downloaded your FREE Halloween ASL coloring pages yet? Get them here:
https://www.aslup.org/halloween-asl-coloring-pages

💙 Follow ASL Up! We have two more Halloween signs coming next week, plus lots of free ASL activities and learning resources throughout the year!