ASL in Illinois

Becoming an interpreter between ASL and English is a challenging but rewarding career choice.

ASL is also a fascinating language to learn for pleasure or personal growth!

American Sign Language (ASL) is a complex visual-spatial language that is used by the Deaf community in the United States and English-speaking parts of Canada. It is a linguistically complete, natural language. It is the native language of many Deaf individuals, as well as some hearing children born into Deaf families.

Interpreter Training Programs

The process of learning to become an interpreter can be rigorous, but is worth every challenge. It requires dedication, practice, and passion. Interpretation is a fascinating and incredibly rewarding profession. Enrolling in an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) will help you to hone the skills you need to become a skilled interpreter. Once ready, you will need to obtain licensure through one, or all, of the interpreter licensing exams, depending on your goals as an interpreter. Currently, these are the BEI, EIPA, or NIC exams.