Petition for William and Mary to Offer Courses in American Sign Language

Yes!

Just a good policy

It only makes sense!

Make ASL classes count towards the language requirement

This kind of language is very important! I totally agree with you!

I would take this course if it were offered!

I tought my daughter sign language when she was a baby. She had a babysitter who knew sign language and was ecstatic when my daughter tried to communicate with her in ASl. I volunteer in the exceptional education classes in Henrico county and have also experienced joy when I can understand what these kids are trying to communicate. I only know basic ASL which I believe we should all know and should be offered at W&M

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What a great way to create a more inclusive campus while enhancing academic knowledge and skills. I looked for ASL classes when I first came to campus but sadly found none. I support this!

This would help W&M to be a more inclusive, accessible community!

Was very upset to hear this was not an option and am now taking it outside of school. Would love to take it in school though

I would take this course if offered at w&m, always had an interest!!

please do this !!

I'm an alum and definitely would have taken a course in ASL if offered.

Super important!

Serena

I took ASL for 3 years in high school and would love to be able to continue learning in college!!

Sign language is a language

Since my first day at William and Mary I have wished sign language classes were offered. By learning sign language, a whole new world could open for me and others. Even if sign language classes don’t get offered before I graduate, I hope future William and Mary students can have the opportunity to learn sign language.

ASL is just like any other language. It helps people communicate and articulate their own culture. Therefore American Sign Language should be an offered class here on campus