RSO Spotlight: ASL Club immerses students in ASL and Deaf culture
RSO Spotlight: American Sign Language Club immerses students in ASL and Deaf culture | Western Herald
The American Sign Language (ASL) Club at Western Michigan University is a registered student organization (RSO) dedicated to providing a space on campus where students can practice using ASL. The RSO also strives to promote ASL and Deaf culture, giving a social outlet to members of the Deaf community.
“Joining the ASL Club is a fun opportunity to immerse yourself in sign language,” said member Ray Dukes.
They continued: “Maybe you’re learning ASL for yourself, for a family member or for fun; either way, it’s good practice and a nice community to be a part of.”
Dukes is a senior at WMU and has always been passionate about ASL. In high school, they taught themself how to sign through YouTube videos. When they began studying at WMU, they were able to start taking ASL classes and engage with Deaf culture through the ASL Club.
“My favorite part is the community,” Dukes said. “It’s people who love the culture and are actually interested in learning the language.”
