HandSpeak

Spec sheet

Purpose

HandSpeak is a web resource for ASL learning, practice, tutorials, self-study, and Deaf culture.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Audience

The site names learners, language and culture enthusiasts, interpreters, homeschoolers, parents, professionals, Deaf bilinguals, and codas as audiences.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Support

The site directs users with privacy questions to contact it through the Help link.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Founded

1995Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Compatibility

The web app can be added to the home screen on Android and iOS devices and installed in Chrome or Edge on Windows 10/11; an internet connection is required.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Creator and start date

Jolanta Lapiak says she created the pre-HandSpeak website in 1995, renamed handspeak.com in 2000, and is its creator and owner.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Dictionary

The ASL dictionary supports word search and filters for handshape, movement, location, and handedness.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Learning practice

The site offers an interactive activity to practice receptive ASL fingerspelling.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Lessons

The site provides self-study ASL lessons and says they may supplement practice but do not replace face-to-face instruction and live interaction.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Patron Pro content

Patron Pro includes access to a searchable Sentence library with sentences and phrases from basic to advanced.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Privacy and security

The privacy policy says the site uses SSL encryption, does not store card information, and uses third-party payment providers such as PayPro Global, Stripe, and/or PayPal.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Privacy practices

The policy says the site uses cookies for authentication, personalization, functionality, security, performance, advertising, and analytics, and uses Google Analytics.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Refunds

The subscription page says online subscriptions, downloads, and digital content are non-refundable.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Reverse dictionary

The ASL-to-English reverse dictionary searches signs by handshape, movement, location, and handed type, and is described as a pilot under ongoing development with incomplete coverage.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Subscription limits

A Patron subscription is limited to one user on one device at a time, though the preferred device can be changed by logging in.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Video playback

Playback speed controls work in recent Chromium-based browsers such as Chrome and Edge, according to the site's help page.Read 28 Sep 2026 · handspeak.com

Plans and prices

Every HandSpeak plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Sign Language Apps#14 of 347.9