Expanding ASL Interpreter Access In New Mexico

  • Increased Compliance: Services aligned with IEP mandates and state qualifications.
  • Improved Student Engagement: Students accessed curriculum in their native language consistently.
  • Flexible Delivery: Interpreters available for virtual sessions across school sites.
  • Maximized Utilization: When a scheduled student is absent, interpreters can be reassigned to support other eligible students.
  • Cost-Effective: Eliminated the need for full-time, on-site interpreters in areas with limited demand.
  • A mid-sized district in New Mexico struggled to provide consistent ASL interpreter support for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students due to a limited local talent pool and scheduling gaps.
  • Through our virtual ASL interpreter services, the district gained immediate access to certified interpreters with EIPA scores of 3.0+, ensuring students received real-time language access during instruction, IEP meetings, and assessments.

Within one semester, the district reported:

  • 100% fulfillment rate of ASL services
  • Stronger parent satisfaction
  • Student participation in core content areas