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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