Question 1

What is The ASL Impact Program?

Accepted Answer

The ASL Impact Program is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to expanding American Sign Language accessibility in community arts and theater, while providing educational and outreach opportunities for the Deaf and ASL-using community.

Question 2

How does The ASL Impact Program support the arts community?

Accepted Answer

The ASL Impact Program supports the arts community by offering interpreter training, artistic partnerships, and advocacy efforts to foster inclusivity and accessibility in the arts.

Question 3

What is the mission of The ASL Impact Program?

Accepted Answer

The mission of The ASL Impact Program is to promote equitable access to the performing arts for American Sign Language communities by removing accessibility barriers and integrating ASL interpretation into live performances.

Question 4

How can I get involved with The ASL Impact Program?

Accepted Answer

You can get involved with The ASL Impact Program by participating in workshops, attending events, or applying for team positions such as Intern Apprentice Opportunities or Certified/Licensed Interpreter roles. We also have volunteer roles for those that want to support in other ways.

Question 5

Can you teach me to become an interpreter?

Accepted Answer

The ASL Impact Program does not provide interpreter training but rather collaborates with Interpreting professionals to mentor emerging interpreters, and by providing observation opportunities for interpreting students to learn about theatrical interpreting work with professional interpreting teams.

Question 6

Do you teach ASL?

Accepted Answer

No, ASL Impact focuses on accessibility in the arts rather than teaching American Sign Language.

Question 7

Does the program offer special community events?

Accepted Answer

Yes, The ASL Impact Program highlights special community events involving ASL and the Arts community. These events are part of its broader focus on arts access and community engagement.

Question 8

What does ASL-interpreted theatre mean?

Accepted Answer

ASL-interpreted theatre means performances feature live American Sign Language interpretation.

Question 9

Is the program focused only on theatre?

Accepted Answer

Theatre is a major part of the program’s work, but The ASL Impact Program extends beyond performances to broader arts accessibility in local communities.

Question 10

Do you have workshops?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ASL Impact offers workshops for professional interpreters to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and also for community organizations to promote awareness and accessibility

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