RootsTech ASL Resources
This is a collection of content available in American Sign Language specially curated to help you in your family history journey
Keynote Sessions
Join us for RootsTech 2026!
There is still time to join us for RootsTech 2026. Passes are still available for both online (free) and in-person (starting at $79).
FamilySearch 101
Introduction FamilySearch 101 Series
Discover FamilySearch 101, a beginner-friendly guide to starting your family tree. Learn to add relatives, explore records, and preserve memories as you begin your family history journey.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 1
Join us in starting your family history journey in Episode 1 of FamilySearch 101. Learn to create a free account, add members, and use the app to begin building a simple, accurate family tree.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 2
Continue your family history in FamilySearch 101 Episode 2 as it teaches you how to navigate your family tree and add memories! Begin uploading photos, stories, and audio to your family's memories.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 3
In FamilySearch 101 Episode 3 learn to use Record Hints to find records like birth, census, and marriage records.. Learn to verify sources, search historical records, and explore Genealogies.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 4
Continue learning in FamilySearch 101 Episode 4. Attach sources, verify ancestors, and keep your tree accurate. Learn to find and merge duplicates to preserve family history for future generations.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 5
FamilySearch 101 Episode 5 shows how to use Family Groups, search records by place, and use Full-Text Search to find ancestors in un-indexed global documents and uncover new family connections.
ASL Research Classes
Get Started in International Research (ASL)
Putting off researching a line because the records are in a language you don't speak? Wish you knew someone with all the answers? Explore powerful tools and a successful step-by-step process to find your hidden ancestors. Discover more about your heritage by finding and getting to know your international ancestors. (ASL)
Demo: Tips for Searching for Records about Your Ancestors (ASL)
This session will show you a few tips on FamilySearch and introduce best practices for finding the historical records you're looking for. (ASL)
Latter-day Saint Sessions
2026 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Patrick Kearon
2025 Family Discovery Day: President Holland and Elder and Sister Andersen
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder Neil L Andersen and Sister Kathy Andersen
2025 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Neil L. Andersen, Elder Patrick Kearon, Sister Kristin M. Yee
Family History Department Leadership Roundtable with Elder Kevin S. Hamilton
Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, Elder Massimo De Feo, Elder Mark A. Bragg, Elder Jorge M. Alvarado, Elder K. Brett Nattress
Planning to Attend In-Person?
We can help those attending in-person in Salt Lake City, with an interpreter, please just email us at info@rootstech.org and we can help.