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Why We’re Different: The State of American Sign Language Interpreter Education

Why We’re Different: The State of American Sign Language Interpreter Education

Update: 2025-09-01
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By Joshua Pennise


The author examines the underlying reasons behind the ASL interpreter shortage — from insufficiently long training programs to “education deserts” — and suggests strategies for creating a more robust pipeline and setting diverse students up for success.

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Why We’re Different: The State of American Sign Language Interpreter Education

Why We’re Different: The State of American Sign Language Interpreter Education

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