🚑 Sign of the Day — CALL-911

Y-handshape at your ear. Thumb up, pinky down — like holding a phone.

That's CALL 9-1-1 in ASL.

Swipe through all 4 cards to see the full sign breakdown.

Card 1 — Starting Handshape Y-hand at ear: thumb near your ear canal, pinky near your mouth. Palm faces inward. This is the most recognized variant — clean and unambiguous for beginners.

Card 2 — Motion A slight forward/outward push of the hand. Small movement, but pair it with furrowed brows and an open, urgent expression — the facial grammar does as much work as the hand.

Card 3 — Ending Handshape Hand extends a few centimeters forward from the ear. Hold for a beat. Palm still inward, Y-shape intact.

Card 4 — Usage Scenario "Please CALL 9-1-1 right now!" In an emergency, sign this clearly and hold eye contact. Urgency reads through your face, not just your hands.

💡 Learner tip: Use the Y-handshape (thumb + pinky extended) at your ear — like holding a phone — to signal CALL 9-1-1.

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🚑 Sign of the Day — CALL-911

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