Department and Lab

National Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology

Department of American Sign Language and Interpreting Education

Sign language interpreting is a fascinating, challenging and rapidly expanding field that offers an endless variety of opportunities and rich linguistic and cultural experiences. With more than 1,200 Deaf and hard-of-hearing students and 17,000 hearing students on campus, and more than 100 Deaf and hard-of-hearing faculty and staff members, RIT provides you with a unique environment and excellent opportunities to increase your knowledge of cultures and enhance your English, American Sign Language and interpreting skills.


https://www.ntid.rit.edu/aslie

NTID Research Center on Culture and Language

The Center’s mission is to conduct translational, transdisciplinary, and cross-institutional research on cognitive, linguistic, and socio-cultural factors to advance learning, well-being, and health. The Center strives to globally disseminate these discoveries and ultimately have a transformative impact on social structures, the deaf experience, and society as a whole.

https://www.ntid.rit.edu/nccl