Welcome to The ASL Resource Blog. This is your hub for practical insights and news from the world of communication access.
The articles you’ll find here are created by the staff and friends of Partners Interpreting. We are an agency founded and run by certified interpreters from the Deaf community. We provide a unique perspective grounded in real-world experience. Whether we’re discussing career paths, new technology, or our own programs, our goal is to create a valuable resource for the entire interpreting and Deaf community.
We’re glad you’re here.
Interpreter placement alone does not guarantee access. Learn the difference between basic coverage and meaningful support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
ASL interpreting and captioning are often added late in the process. Sometimes they are treated like a technical add-on instead of what they really are, a core part of communication.
As a Teacher of the Deaf or disability services coordinator, you know quality interpreting can make or break a student’s school year. Here’s what to demand from your interpreting agency so your Deaf and Hard of Hearing students get the support they actually need.
This month brings aggressive DOJ enforcement against theme parks, a major NAD policy battle over IDEA, and breakthrough emergency tech from Google. Here is your executive summary for November 2025.
From groundbreaking DeafBlind language research to DOJ hospital settlements and Deaflympics VRS waivers, late September brought pivotal Deaf accessibility developments. Indigenous interpreters bridge cultural gaps while workforce shortages challenge schools. Here’s what shaped Week 40 in ASL advocacy and policy.
From Oakland Airport’s groundbreaking free ASL service to HBO Max’s interpreter feature for Superman, this week marked pivotal moments in Deaf accessibility. While celebrating International Week of Deaf People, the community also faced federal funding cuts threatening vital educational programs.
From a Space Ranger’s fluent signing that captivated millions to San Antonio’s decade-awaited festival revival, this week delivered powerful reminders that accessibility creates magic. Plus: museums experiment with AI interpreters while the FCC shapes policy that affects millions of Deaf Americans.
From Deaf Awareness Month celebrations to new AI research and a federal settlement on ASL rights in prisons, this week’s stories show how advocacy, policy, and technology are reshaping accessibility. Culture, innovation, and accountability remain the threads tying it all together.
Ready to connect? This fall, our team is hitting the road for five dynamic conferences and career fairs! Discover where we’ll be, who we’re excited to meet – from aspiring interpreters to industry leaders – and how we’re “Connecting People. Everyday.” Join us to shape the future of communication access!”
Well-meaning words can unintentionally exclude. From “You don’t look Deaf” to “Never mind,” these phrases create barriers. In this post, Jessica unpacks 11 things to avoid saying to a Deaf person, offering better ways to foster truly inclusive communication.