Parents of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children and Youth

Supporting and Including Members Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

As Deaf, hard-of-hearing, hearing, and interpreter friends who meet together to worship the Savior Jesus Christ, there are available resources for multi-lingual families like yours. Here are a few that have helped us.

• "Supporting and Including Members Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing" (June 2020)

• Assisted listening systems in LDS Church buildings (PDF)

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Out-of-Unit Membership Record Initiative

Deaf and hard-of-hearing adults and children in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 

• who use American Sign Language

• who do not have consistent or reliable language interpretation or 

• who live far away from a sign language ward or branch

can participate in accessible sacrament services and second-hour classes. Learn more.

For Strength of Deaf Youth Conference

For the Strength of Deaf Youth is an annual weeklong summer conference for Deaf and hard-of-hearing youth ages 14–18.

• See more about the most recent workshop at https://www.facebook.com/FSYforDeaf

• For more information about For Strength of Deaf Youth this year, email fsdy.asl (at) gmail.com 

Where Can I Find an ASL Unit or Missionaries Near Me?

There are other groups, branches, and wards that support sign language services and interpretation throughout the world. Here's where to find them.

• deaflds.org

• Use LDS Maps (make sure to search for 'sign language')

ASL Children’s Songbook (Selections)

A helpful tool for parents and children, the ASL Children's Songbook (Selections) can be helpful for teaching young Deaf and hearing children and leading songs in Primary.

Find links to ASL scriptures, lessons, and other materials in the Quicklinks area.

Animated multi-chapter presentations of scripture stories. 

• Old Testament Stories (ASL + VO)

• New Testament Stories (ASL + VO)

• Book of Mormon Stories (ASL + VO)

• Doctrine and Covenants Stories (ASL + VO)

Guide to the Scriptures (ASL)

A helpful tool that provides American Sign Language descriptions of common scriptural words and concepts. (ASL)

Dictionary of Church Terms in American Sign Language

Learning, Thriving, and Living with Disabilities

You may have family members who have additional disabilities or health challenges. The Church has many helpful guidelines, articles, and support materials that might help you and your family.

"What Church Leaders Are Saying about Disabilities," Liahona, June 2020