# HandsUP! ASL Word Wall — ASL-ENGLISH Vocabulary Builder

> ASL-ENGLISH Vocabulary Builder (iPhone/iPad app by Sign2Read Literacy Initiatives, Inc..)

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- Developer: [Sign2Read Literacy Initiatives, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501783146)
- Category: Education
- Price: $4.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-05-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handsup-asl-word-wall/id1501783147/reviews.md

## What is HandsUP! ASL Word Wall?

The HandsUP! ASL Word Wall is a vocabulary building tool that supports sign and print word learning in a bilingual context: American Sign Language (ASL) and English. This unique interactive visual dictionary includes over 700 preloaded picture/printed words that are categorized and displayed by the ASL phonological parameter of handshape (not alphabetically in English). This format allows signers to use handshape to search for a sign that they know in ASL and are learning to read and spell in English. 

FEATURES:
• Handshape Classification System includes the 43 most common  
   handshapes in ASL. Words are categorized and displayed by 
   handshape for easy reference. 
• Provides an accessible visual reference system to develop a growing 
   core of words that become part of a signing, reading and writing 
   vocabulary. 
• Facilitates sign/print analysis skills to anchor vocabulary in long-term 
   memory.
• Encourages student independence as they work with words in reading 
   and writing.
• Increases engagement and motivation -  Personalize the ASL Word 
   Wall by adding new vocabulary words using built-in drawing tools, 
   your device’s photo library/gallery, or using your device’s camera.
• Relationships between signs and printed words become more explicit 
   when students actively create a personal collection of key vocabulary 
    and subject-specific vocabulary items. 
• The Word Wall is flexible and can be used effectively across grade 
   levels and subjects areas.
• Create multiple personalized themed word walls to organize different 
   subject area vocabulary (e.g., Science, Math).
• Includes a  Drag N’ Drop game for sign or print vocabulary practice.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2020-06-02

- Pictures taken from the Camera and the Photo Library are resized to reduce file size.
- Optimizations and bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2020-03-08

No release notes.

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