We are Penn's first and only student organization for American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. We host activities for novices who are just curious about sign language, practice signing sessions for people of all ASL levels to increase their fluency, and plan many opportunities to educate our campus about Deaf culture. Deaf, hearing, and all levels of signing ability are welcome!&nbsp;
See this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LBUxsC-4YvXE1chP8Um3CIfC_Tk0m1evaAlA20rPEmI/edit?usp=sharing">document</a> for upcoming events (updated by PiH members and ASL students throughout the semester)!
Fill out this <a href="https://forms.gle/8ZDrnSFNTDsGNtp36">form</a> to add yourself to the email list of people who know when Penn In Hand events are occurring! We have a <a href="https://groupme.com/join_group/88492026/4taNXN08">GroupMe</a> as well for event reminders, and an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/penninhand/">Instagram</a> (@penninhand) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/penninhand">Facebook page</a>!
We are currently accepting applications for 2023-24 Board. Please email penninhand.upenn@gmail.com, copying mdelizia@sas.upenn.edu and mirzam@sas.upenn.edu if interested!

Madeeha Mirza

President

Anonymous

Board Member

Jacob Pollack

Member

Sarah O'Konski

Vivek Nair

Penn In Hand

American Sign Language & Deaf Culture Club

I joined PIH [Penn In Hand] because I care about increasing engagement between Penn students and the Philadelphia Deaf community. We desire to promote Deaf culture and increase inclusivity for this minority group.

Penn In Hand has organized social gatherings that bring together ASL students and the Philadelphia Deaf community.  We have also launched a lecture series, so that all university students can learn more about Deaf narratives and the civil rights of the differently-abled from experts and Deaf professors.

Penn In Hand Alumni