DOOR Resources
Third-Party Resources
Deaf ministries
Asia Pacific Sign Language Development Association
APSDA (Asia Pacific Sign Language Development Association) is an International Deaf-led faith based organization started by groups of Deaf Christians across Asia Pacific countries. Their vision is to see every Deaf person in the world understanding that they are valued and loved by God and living a life of dignity full of joy and peace.
Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf
The Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf is a ministry that brings the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Deaf of Jamaica. The ministry provides the Deaf education in sign language, training in vocational areas, mentoring and encouragement of local leaders, and promoting outreach, community, worship, and continuing education.
Deaf Missions
Deaf Missions is a ministry designed to reach the Deaf community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Deaf Missions Training Center is a unique ministry program to equip Deaf Christian leaders. They also host the Deaf Christian Leader’s conference, Christian Interpreter’s Conference, and other training seminars.
Deaf Harbor
Deaf Harbor’s mission is to provide clear Biblical resources in ASL, transformational special events, in-depth training, and meaningful Christian fellowship opportunities leading to new life and a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Deaf Bible Society
The Deaf Bible Society works with various ministries to offer the global Deaf community unlimited and free Bible access in their heart sign language.
Silent Blessings
Silent Blessings ministry encourages and supports churches establishing Deaf ministries as well as supporting leadership training for Deaf pastors and church planters. Silent Blessings also produces a children’s television program, Dr. Wonder’s Workshop. Dr. Wonder’s Workshop is performed by Deaf actors in ASL and a wonderful tool to instill Biblical values in children.
Sign Language resources
Life Print
Life Print offers an online curriculum for learning American Sign Language. There are video lessons, practice sentences as well as Deaf culture and history lessons.
Zoom for ASL Users Class
This Class hosted on ASL learn is an introduction to basic Zoom features with video demos delivered in ASL.
ASL Pro
ASL Pro is an online dictionary. Search by the English word to find the corresponding sign.
ASL Nook
ASL Nook provides the opportunity for you to learn sign language by entering into the home of a Deaf family. Their YouTube channel is loaded with numerous heart-warming videos that are easy to follow.
Signing Savvy
Online ASL dictionary.
Visual Language and Visual Learning
A wealth of resources on sign language and Deaf culture. The site contains a parents’ package with information on how to foster and encourage Deaf children.
National Association of the Deaf
Information on Deaf culture.
