American Sign Language

American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language with unique grammar and syntax. ASL consists of body and facial expressions along with hand shapes, movement and location of signs.

Jobs Titles
- sign language interpreter
- ASL translator
- video relay service interpreter
- deaf education teacher
- cultural liaison
- deaf services coordinator
- case manager
- advocate for deaf rights
- healthcare interpreter
- rehabilitation specialist
- ASL consultant
- researcher in deaf studies
- professor
- closed captioning specialist
- producer/director
- technology accessibility specialist
- ASL performer
Industries
- public and private schools
- universities
- specialized institutions for the deaf
- hospitals and medical facilities
- rehabilitation centers
- nonprofits
- government agencies
- theatres and production companies
- film and television
- tech companies
- accessibility services
- cultural organizations
- legal services
- law enforcement
Professional Organizations
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
- National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
- Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT)
- Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
- American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA)

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