HyperSign is an interactive program designed to help people learn American Sign Language (ASL) by providing:

• individualized self-paced instruction
• an extensive dictionary of signs in full
...motion video
• practice in reading and using signs
• rules governing the use of signs
• a greater understanding of the culture of
...Deaf persons

HyperSign is a dictionary of about 2000 basic ASL signs presented in full motion video. The videos were digitized from the laser disc created at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (and used with their permission).

Many additional features have been included to keep interest and motivation high.

• specific vocabularies for adults, teens
...and children
• written text in English and Spanish
• interactive games at all three age levels
• custom word lists
• everyday phrases
• fingerspelling
• ASL rules and conventions
• on-line bibliography

HyperSign includes five utilities teachers or parents can use to customize the program to fit specific needs.

Student Manager - Create rosters of students who use the program.

Tracking Manager - Record students' use of the program.

List Manager - Choose sets of signs for the games and vocabulary review.
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Vocabulary Manager - Edits the dictionary and restricts access to any word or set of words.

If you have a hearing impaired family member or friend...if you're a teacher, care giver, human resources manager or just want to become a better communicator through signing, HyperSign is the program for you!