A signed conversation needs a face.
sign with deaf and signing people
Meet deaf and signing partners for live signed conversation — ASL, BSL, DGS, LSF or International Sign. Rooms are video-first and caption-ready, and if you only want to meet other signers, this is the only channel you have to listen to. Fluent or still learning, both belong here.
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Every day: ASL open signing hour · Every day: ASL open signing hour
What people talk about here
Meeting someone here
Four steps, about a minute.
- STEP 1
Put your sign language among your languages, and you only meet other signers.
- STEP 2
See who they are and how they are rated before you join.
- STEP 3
Rate the conversation afterwards, and add the signers you got on with.
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FAQ
Is ChatFederation good for practicing ASL?
Yes — it’s built video-first, so signed conversation is a first-class experience, not an afterthought. You can match with signing partners live or schedule signing events.
Can Deaf and hard-of-hearing users use ChatFederation?
Absolutely. Rooms are video-first and caption-ready, and the entire matching and events flow is visual. Signed languages are included in the language picker.
How do I find other signers?
Add your sign language — ASL, BSL, DGS, LSF or International Sign — to your languages and start a conversation, or browse the channel’s events board. Scheduling an event is the fastest way to gather other signers at a set time.