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Dr. Bill Vicars
I'm president and owner of the Lifeprint Institute, a consultation business focusing on technology-enhanced delivery of ASL Instruction, excursion-based instruction (trips to amusement parks), occasional "hyper-immersions" (intense one-week, semi-private, residency-based immersions), and occasional "ASL Linguistics" and/or "Train the ASL Trainer" workshops.
Some of my current and/or past experiences and qualifications include:
- Decades of experience as a university-level ASL instructor including workshops presented internationally
- Authored and self-published "Sign Me Up!" (Which was a really cool 212-page ASL Guide and activity book that sold out all 3,000 copies. Eventually I turned it into the Lifeprint website.)
- Directed an 18-month Interpreter Training program (twice)
- Co-chaired the Disability Law Center's Consumer Advisory Council (UT)
- Served a term as an elected board member of the Utah Association for the Deaf
- Parent of a child who attended the Utah State School for the Deaf pre-school program
- Set up and directed a not-for-profit a 501(c)(3) organization to improve Deaf access to services (the precursor to ASL University)
- Served as advisor to the Sign Language Association (ASL Club) at Weber State University (an award winning organization)
- As far as I know, I was the first ASL instructor from Utah to earn certification from the American Sign Language Teachers Association. A bit of nostalgia for you -- way back when I first joined ASLTA they called themselves S.I.G.N. (Sign Instructors Guidance Network). Hooyah! (I live in California as of this writing).
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What homeschoolers say about Dr. Bill Vicars
Homeschoolers appreciate Dr. Bill Vicars' ASL resources for their clear, structured approach to teaching American Sign Language, especially the focus on fingerspelling and foundational skills. Many find the materials engaging and accessible for various age groups, with video lessons that support self-paced learning. However, some note that the curriculum may require supplemental practice or interaction for full language acquisition, and that it leans heavily on visual learning, which might not suit every student's style. Overall, families value the affordability and depth of content but often pair it with additional conversational practice.
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Resources from Dr. Bill Vicars
ASL: Fingerspelling
This app is an ASL (American Sign Language) fingerspelling practice tool to help you improve your ability to read fingerspelling! Created by Dr. Bill Vicars of Lifeprint.com.
Learn Sign Language
ASL - American Sign Language University (http://lifeprint.com) Resource site for ASL students, teachers, interpreters, and parents of Deaf children....