EKU American Sign Language & Interpreter Education

08/22/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to use your ASL skills? 🤟

Eastern Kentucky University is hiring a full-time Interpreter III for the Richmond campus! Help facilitate communication, support students, and join an incredible community. 📚

✨Apply today: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/interpreter-iii-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states

Established in 1874, Eastern Kentucky University is a nationally recognized public university located in Richmond, Kentucky.

08/21/2026

We are officially ready to welcome you back on campus! 🤟✨

ASLIE faculty and staff are bouncing off the walls excited to welcome our returning students back and greet our brand-new faces. Get ready for a semester packed with deep connections, big laughs, and non-stop signing.

Bring the energy and let's make this academic year incredible!

08/21/2026

Behind the scenes, the ASLIE faculty and staff take our work very seriously... but ourselves? Not so much! 😂

There's a whole lot of unscripted chaos, and it’s safe to say we won’t be winning any Oscars anytime soon...but we definitely won the award for most silliness!

08/21/2026

We are so excited to see you on campus!

08/21/2026

🤟 What an absolutely UNFORGETTABLE summer! The ASL Summer Immersion 2026 at Eastern Kentucky University was officially our BIGGEST and most vibrant year yet!

We completely shattered our attendance records, bringing together an incredible community of signers, learners, and advocates. From AM workshops to PM fun & games, the energy, growth, and pure passion across campus were unmatched. Big love to our legendary instructors, tireless organizers, and every single participant who stepped out of their comfort zone to make this event pure magic.

The hands were flying, the connections were deep, and the memories are locked in.

Guess what? We aren't slowing down. ASL Summer Immersion 2027 planning is ALREADY underway!

See you there!

08/18/2026

07/27/2026

The EKU College of Education & Applied Human Sciences has been awarded funding through the WHAS Crusade for Children to support the project, “ALL Voices Heard: Assistive Learning and Language Tools for Children with Special Education Needs.” Read more below! 📚🧩
🔗: https://www.eku.edu/news/eku-awarded-grant-to-expand-access-to-assistive-learning-tools/

07/27/2026

🎓 Level Up Your EIPA Skills! 🤟

Ready to grow as a K–12 Educational Interpreter?

Join the Boys Town National Research Hospital's 2026 Summer Skillset Series: Roman II Deep Dive!

✨ 💻 Online Learning
✨ 🌟 Elite EIPA Presenters
✨ 🎯 Real-World Interpreting Practice
✨ 📜 Earn 1.0 RID CEU
✨ 💲 Fee $150

📅 Live Zoom Sessions
🗓️ Aug. 3 | 6–8 PM CST
🗓️ Aug. 17 | 6–8 PM CST

📚 Plus self-paced discussion activities throughout August!

🔍 This 10-hour course takes a deep dive into Roman II and Roman IV: Sign-to-Voice Interpreting to help you build confidence and strengthen your EIPA performance.

👉 Save your spot today; register with Boys Town now!

https://eipa.boystown.org/workshops

07/23/2026

Across all aspects of life, sign language interpreters bridge communication gaps. ’s ASL and English Interpretation program is Kentucky’s only accredited ASL interpreter education program, and one of just 15 in the nation! In the article linked in our bio, you can hear more from current students and professors about the in-depth training our students receive. 🤟

Eastern Kentucky University

07/13/2026

The arts belong to everyone! 🎭✨

Cincinnati's own Hearing Speech + Deaf Center and Cincinnati Opera present Access Night at the Opera on Friday, July 31st at the historic Cincinnati Music Hall.

During this special performance of the classic Carmen, the Cincinnati Opera is shining a spotlight on accessibility, ensuring that individuals with diverse needs can fully experience a spectacular, world-class evening.

🗓️ Event Details:

Date: Friday, July 31st

Time: Performance begins at 7:30 PM

Bonus: Arrive early at 6:30 PM for Opera Insights!

💡 Featured Accessibility Services:

Qualified ASL interpreters provided by the Hearing Speech + Deaf Center will sign the stage remarks for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

A variety of other tailored services to make the night seamless, welcoming, and unforgettable.

Let’s celebrate inclusive art together. Grab your tickets and learn more about the evening's accommodations here: 🎟️👉 https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/access-night

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Join us on July 31st at Cincinnati Music Hall for Access Night at the Opera!

The Cincinnati Opera is shining a spotlight on accessibility during a special performance of Carmen, ensuring that individuals with diverse accessibility needs can enjoy a fantastic evening at the opera.

The Access Night performance begins at 7:30 PM and features a variety of accessibility services, including Opera Insights one hour before the performance and stage remarks signed for the Deaf and hard of hearing community by qualified ASL interpreters provided by Hearing Speech + Deaf Center.

We are proud to partner with Cincinnati Opera to help make the arts accessible for all. Learn more and purchase tickets through Cincinnati Opera's website.