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.
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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.
From BIPOC deaf artists winning crucial funding to US Deaf soccer making television history, this week brought breakthrough moments for Deaf communities. UK driving tests now embed sign language, while celebrity weddings showcase how love speaks all languages.
Deaf leadership, AI innovation, interpreter wellbeing, and cultural storytelling defined August 2025. Explore how Dr. Caroline Solomon, Gallaudet’s AI center, Shoshannah Stern, and Raymond Antrobus are shaping the future of Deaf education, access, and representation.
See how Deaf leadership is moving ASL access forward in policy, tech and culture. Broadcast signing, Gallaudet’s STEM endowment, AI smart glasses, a global advocacy summit and Deaf Rave show what works and how to apply it in your world.
Recent breakthroughs in ASL accessibility span AI translation ethics, children’s programming, airport apps, and international policing practices. These developments demonstrate how technology and cultural authenticity can work together to create truly inclusive solutions.
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