NTID ASLIE

05/07/2026

Your summer, but make it meaningful 💛🩵

The New Signers Program is looking for passionate RIT/NTID students to join our summer team! Gain leadership experience, support the Deaf community, and make new connections along the way.

Positions Available:
• Teacher Assistant
• Orientation Assistant

Deadline to apply: June 30
Swipe left for details and QR codes!

Transcript:

Slide 1:
Text on screen: “Summer Job Opportunities”
Text on screen: “Your summer, but make it meaningful!”
Text on screen: “New Signers Program is hiring!”
Text on screen: “Swipe left to see where you fit in”

Visual description: A teal background with yellow text boxes. An RIT/NTID New Signers Program logo appears in the bottom left corner. A tiger graphic jumps across the slide with yellow arrow icons underneath.

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Slide 2:
Text on screen: “Summer Job Opportunities”
Text on screen: “Teacher Assistant”
Text on screen: “Support instructors and help participants learn ASL”
Text on screen: “Date: July 20–Aug 9”

Text on screen:
• Full-time RIT/NTID student with a 2.5+ GPA (semester and cumulative)
• Good academic and judicial standing
• Positive resource for students and the community
• Able to work independently and in teams
• Fluent in American Sign Language
• Working computer and we**am (for July 20–Aug 8 online, meets RIT standards)

Visual description: A large QR code is centered on the slide with a teal background and yellow information boxes.

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Slide 3:
Text on screen: “Summer Job Opportunities”
Text on screen: “Orientation Assistant”
Text on screen: “Create a welcoming, engaging experience on campus”
Text on screen: “July 26–Aug 9 (includes 2.5 days of orientation training)”

Text on screen:
• Full-time RIT/NTID student with a 2.5+ GPA (semester and cumulative)
• Good academic and judicial standing
• Positive resource for students and the community
• Able to work independently and in teams
• Fluent in American Sign Language
• Strong leadership skills

Visual description: A large QR code is centered on the slide with a teal background and yellow information boxes.

05/05/2026

Not sure what class to take?
We got you😼😼

From Deaf culture to storytelling and art, these electives help build your ASL skills and knowledge.
Check them out!!

04/29/2026

04/28/2026

As part of RIT/NTID’s interpreting program, students gain real-world experience through supervised practicum placements under the mentorship of professional interpreters in college, school, and community settings.

At Strong Memorial Hospital, Alicia Nolan is gaining experience in fast-paced, high-stakes medical settings.

Through hands-on work and mentorship, she’s applying classroom knowledge in real-world situations and deepening her understanding of the profession.

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[Alt text: Student standing in front of a wooden wall with a medical emblem, wearing glasses and a black jacket, featured in an RIT/NTID practicum spotlight graphic.]

04/25/2026

A look at yesterday’s student research fair! Congratulations to all our students who presented and good job to our students who interpreted for the event!

04/20/2026

As part of RIT/NTID’s interpreting program, students gain real-world experience through supervised practicum placements under the mentorship of professional interpreters in college, school, and community settings.

Aralyn Bairan is putting her skills into practice as a community interpreter in Albuquerque, working with a wide range of organizations and settings.

Her experience is strengthening both her technical abilities and confidence in navigating real-world interpreting work.

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[Alt text: Student sitting outdoors in a fall setting with hands resting on their face, wearing a brown jacket and dark skirt, featured in an RIT/NTID practicum spotlight graphic.]

04/16/2026

Happy National ASL Day! Here at RIT/NTID we are proud to have a strong signing community!

04/13/2026

As part of RIT/NTID’s interpreting program, students gain real-world experience through supervised practicum placements under the mentorship of professional interpreters in college, school, and community settings.

Kierstin Delk is gaining hands-on experience right here at RIT, working alongside professionals in Access Services and interpreting in academic settings.

From classroom interpreting to team collaboration, she’s building the confidence and skills needed to thrive in the field.

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[Alt text: Portrait of a smiling student with long braided hair wearing a light sweater against a neutral background, featured in a black and orange RIT/NTID practicum spotlight graphic.]

04/10/2026

There’s still time to sign up to become a LINK and peer mentor for next Fall!! Sign up and help the next class of interpreting students feel more welcome and at home on our campus! Applications are due today!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds04xPNixskxnN58TSIXf1M7gCiipktRTuqiyokTfBinv16Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor

ASL

VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
A man in a tan long sleeve sits in front of a dark blue wall and signs “Hello! Do you remember when you first arrived at RIT, and the feel of uncertainty? That you weren’t ready for college life quite yet? If you answered yes, go ahead and sign up to either become a LINK or a peer mentor. These ideas are similar but what they do are very different. The first one, LINK, is for students interested in becoming a mentor for new students who have just arrived on campus and are starting the interpreting program. As a mentor you will have a group of 3-5 students for the first 6 weeks of the semester. The other option is the peer mentor program. This is for current students who feel they need to develop their network and connections with interpreters, the Hard-of-Hearing, Deaf, and DeafBind community. You can sign up for either but please choose one or the other, not both. I already sent out a survey to garner interest. Once you have submitted your response, I will contact you all again with more detailed information about planning and what to expect moving forward. If you have any questions or want to know more, feel free to contact me. My contact information is here.” He points to the bottom of the screen and the email address [email protected] appears. He continues signing “I look forward to hearing from you soon. Bye bye!”

04/09/2026

Join Valentina Ponticelli for our interpreter spotlight series. Learn more about her research on accessibility in cultural institutions and experience as an Italian Sign Language interpreter. This is also a unique opportunity to attend a presentation in International Sign! Hope to see you there! 😁