Sue Bailey and Kathy Dolby

A Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf Project

This is to inform you about a manuscript that we've recently published called The Canadian Dictionary of ASL which has about 9,000 word entries, along with definitions, usage, parts of speech, and explicit instructions as to how to form the signs which are illustrated throughout. The dictionary is unique in many ways, including regional sign variations and many tips as to how the basic vocabulary is actually incorporated into the visual language. There are special feature sections such as geographical signs, a pronoun chart, and numbers to mention just a few.

The publication is instructive for deaf people in terms of English language development and for hearing teachers, parents, etc. who want/need to learn sign language.