What we鈥檙e about
The San Francisco Bay Area ASL Signing Space is by, for, and with the Deaf and is for everyone who is interested in learning and meeting new people through American Sign Language, which is used through out the United States and some parts of Canada. All are welcome: deaf, hard of hearing and hearing! Come meet us and practice and have fun!
This will be a signing-only environment. You may use written notes and your own body language and gestures (as you would do in a foreign country), but you're discouraged from using voice. We're creating immersive signing environment where you can learn a visual language.
Please don't be intimidated. We're nice people. We'll help you out whenever you get stuck.
Code of Conduct
We are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and harassment-free space and experience for all community participants.
We also have a Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/16334368035...) and like our Facebook Community Page (https://www.facebook.com/sfaslsocial)!
If you also host an ASL Meetup in the Bay Area and would like to be linked, let us know.
Other ASL Groups (please contact if you'd like to advertise and you think your group would be appropriate and broadly applicable to San Francisco Bay Area):
* Marin ASL Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/events/s/marin-asl-meetup-in-san-rafael/299863742565226/
Upcoming events (3)
See all- ASL Social at Presidio Tunnel Tops!Presidio Tunnel Tops, San Francisco, CA
Instead of Dolores Park, we're meeting at Presidio Tunnel Tops! This is because the ASL Celebration Day for Families is happening nearby, and Alan is volunteering at that event, which is free for people who are registered. They allow people to sign up at the door.
Signers of all levels welcome! Public Transit and parking are available. Come enjoy the view of the Golden Gate Bridge!
Join us, make new friends, meet them again, and help create a "signing space" with us!
Beginners are very welcome to this event. There are regularly students who show up from CCSF, Berkeley City College, and other schools during the school year.
By attending this event, you consent to be photographed. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the organizers know.
The goal of The San Francisco ASL Group is to provide a space for people to get together and socialize. This event welcomes ASL students, wherever they learned in class, from friends, or online.
P.S. Are you 18-24 years old with an interest in learning filmmaking? ASL Interpretation, CART captioning, and other accommodations provided!
Applications are due by Sept 28th.
The workshop takes place in the Presidio from Nov 7th-10th.
Applications are open for QWOCMAP's Film & Freedom Academy for Youth (ages 18-24)!
This FREE filmmaking training includes four days (November 7-10) to write, direct, and edit your own 5-minute short film using professional equipment. Complete with film mentors, $500 stipend, and your movie premieres at QWOCFF 2026! We intentionally shrink institutional barriers as we make mischief within this system.
Register by September 28th and get:
路 FREE training and access to gear
路 $500 stipend for participation and completion of a short film
路 A world premiere at the 2026 Queer Women of Color Film Festival
路 Access: ASL interpretation, CART/Live captions, wheelchair accessible, crisis counselors, and much more!
路 COVID Safety: mask-required, air filtration, and free daily COVID-19 testing
Know a creator who needs to see this? Tag them or register today: https://qwocmap.org/make-films/filmmaker-training/
Can't make it this year? No worries, please visit www.qwocmap.org to learn more about future workshops!
#FilmFreedomAcademy #LBTQIABIPOC #FreeFilmSchool #BayAreaYouth #QWOCMAP25 #FilmAsResistance #GenZFilmmakers #AccessibleFilm #MovementBuildingP.P.S. We're interested in having more Deaf events and ASL socials, but it depends on you! Expectations: You're Deaf and/or heavily involved in the Deaf community; you enjoy volunteering; you're comfortable networking and communicating via ASL.
