Deaf educators urge district to fix interpreting services, propose ASL coordinator

Sep 16, 2026

Two deaf educators told the board that video remote interpreting (VRI) is unreliable for IEPs and large meetings, described uncertified interpreters and cultural gaps, and proposed creating a district ASL interpreter coordinator to ensure ADA-compliant services.

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Two educators and deaf community members told the board they are experiencing chronic gaps in American Sign Language interpreting that harm both students and staff.

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