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Supporting ASLTA’s Work

ASLTA deeply appreciates the financial support of our friends, allies, and partners who value of ASL education and recognize the role ASLTA has in advocating for and expanding access to ASL around the country. Any financial support is gratefully and warmly accepted. As ASLTA does not have a physical office, in-kind donations of materials or supplies cannot be accepted at this time. Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

If you are considering supporting ASLTA, you may choose to have your donation be directed to one of the four restricted long-term funds or to ASLTA’s general budget for immediate use. Please review each option below, and know that your donation is much appreciated.

To discuss a major gift or ask questions about donations, please click here to contact the ASLTA Treasurer. 

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ASLTA General Fund
The ASLTA General Fund supports the daily needs of the organization. Supporting this fund allows ASLTA to have funds available when urgently needed or to pursue new opportunities.
L1 Initiatives Fund
The L1 Initiatives Fund supports project that benefit Deaf children learning ASL as a native language. The fund was established by Timothy “Timo” Owens (1956-2015), ASLTA President and a staunch advocate for Deaf children’s language and social development.

This is a restricted fund, meaning funds may not be disbursed until the account balance is at least $10,000.00.

Current Status (as of 2022): $ 9,461.09

LF2 Leadership Development Fund

The LF2 Fund supports leadership training and development. Named in honor of Lawrence Fleischer (1945-2009) and Laurence Forestal (1939-2011), both of whom served ASLTA tirelessly for many years.

This is a restricted fund, meaning funds may not be disbursed until the account balance is at least $10,000.00.

Current Status (as of 2022): $ 4,033.46

Riggs Chapter Support Fund

The Riggs Chapter Support Fund is dedicated to assisting state-level ASLTA chapters. The fund is in honor of Thomas Riggs (1953-2009), a longtime advocate for local ASLTA chapters and who served as the Chapter Affiliation Director for many years.

This is a restricted fund, meaning funds may not be disbursed until the account balance is at least $10,000.00.

Current Status (as of 2022): $ 6,592.16

Committee: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
The DEI Fund is dedicated to growing, nurturing, and developing the diversity of the ASL education field by making ASLTA a place that fosters a true sense of belonging for everybody. Funds may be used to provide workshops and trainings, scholarships for ASLTA conferences, and to support expanding the number of BIPOC members achieving ASLTA certification.
BK Project (LGBTQIA+)
The Dr. Barbara Kannapell Project: LGBTQIA+ in ASL Education (informally known as the BK Project) spearheads efforts to cultivate ASLTA as an inclusive and supportive environment where its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community members can thrive as sign language teachers. Funds will be used to provide workshops and trainings, support video development, and related projects.
David A. Martin Legacy Scholarship

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The David A. Martin (1966-2022) Legacy Scholarship is dedicated in honor of David A. Martin, who faithfully served the Deaf community as an ASL instructor, Deaf community activist, leader, innovator, and advocate of ASL instruction, and a member of the Maryland chapter of ASLTA. David demonstrated his commitment to serving the Deaf community as an American Sign Language Teachers Association board member. He was passionate in his contributions and served as President for the ASLTA’s Frederick chapter, later known as ASLTA’s Maryland chapter. David further provided excellent leadership in motivating and promoting the efforts of the Maryland chapter by hosting many workshops, presentations, and annual fundraising events: the Vaudeville show and the MDASLTA statewide conference, conducted twice during his presidential terms. Following David A. Martin’s example, this scholarship seeks to recognize and honor the Legacy Scholarship recipient who serves as an ASL instructor, one who makes a significant contribution to the field of ASL instruction and faithfully promotes students to maintain excellence in their professions of interpreting, working within the Deaf community, and creating in a more robust alliance for advocacy.

The David A Martin Legacy Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship recognizing the individual who has displayed extraordinary and outstanding service to the Deaf community and the ASLTA profession.

Gifts between 9/1/22-8/31/23

  • Linda Pratt Boyd
  • Debbie Martin and Family (In Honor of David A. Martin)
  • Brenda Schertz

Gifts between 9/1/21 – 8/31/22

  • Glenna Ashton (LF2 Fund)
  • Kelly Baggins
  • Sara Bianco (in support of the BK Project & DEI)
  • Deann Brewer
  • Jennifer Briggs
  • Erica Castro
  • Ken Dunn
  • Nikki Ekle
  • Annie Foster
  • Eileen Frankel
  • Petra Horn-Marsh
  • Tracee Italiano
  • Edna Johnston
  • Max Kim
  • Eddy Laird
  • Cristina Loyd
  • Jason E. Zinza

Gifts between 9/1/20 – 8/31/21

  • AmazonSmile Foundation
  • Glenna Ashton (LF2 Fund)
  • Sara Bianco
  • Lorre Black
  • Sandra Bradley (DEI)
  • Keith Cagle (DEI)
  • Kerry Cooler
  • First Energy Foundation
  • Keith and Diane Gamache (DEI)
  • Rhonda Jennings-Arey (DEI)
  • David Krueger
  • Lake Mary High School
  • Carol Litherland
  • David Martin (DEI)
  • Nishani Shamila McCluskey (DEI)
  • Network for Good
  • Teresita Ohira
  • Gloria Pagan
  • Jennifer Paull (in honor of Brandon, a FEMA employee who administers Covid vaccines)
  • Timothy Riker (DEI)
  • Janice Rimler-Castellano
  • Amy June Rowley (DEI)
  • San Antonio College
  • Judy Shepard-Kegl (DEI)
  • Laura M. Smith
  • Colette Steves
  • True+Way ASL
  • Joanna Witulski
  • Jason E. Zinza
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