UCIS

05/28/2026

NEXT WEEK: World Deaf Expo - Presented by Steve Heron & New England Deaf

05/26/2026

Earlier this spring, UConn Communication Access & Interpreting Services (UCIS) was proud to premiere a new accessible version of the University Land Acknowledgement during Commencement ceremonies across the university.

This project was developed over the course of the past year through collaboration with Indigenous community members, consultants, interpreters, and university partners. The goal was simple: to create a resource that reflects both accessibility and respect for the history, cultures, and languages of Connecticut’s Indigenous peoples.

The final video includes interpretation in American Sign Language and Indigenous sign language, along with open captions to support broader access for viewers. We are deeply grateful to the many individuals who contributed their expertise, guidance, and time to this project.

Consultants:
* Marsha Ireland (Tribal Elder)
* Melanie McKay-Cody, PhD (Cherokee, Shawnee, Powhatan, Montauk Deaf)
* Ralynn Skeets (Dinè, ASL Interpreter)
* UConn Native American Cultural Center
* Sage Phillips (Penobscot, Wabanaki)
* Samantha Gove (Mashantucket Pequot)

We are honored to share this resource with the UConn community and look forward to seeing it used across the university in the years ahead.

05/12/2026

https://www.hercampus.com/school/u-conn/my-experience-with-uconns-american-sign-language-department/

Some classes teach you material and others change your life for the better. The University of Connecticut's American Sign Language Department is such a great representation of how a university does an amazing job at supporting, teaching, and representing this language that comes with a beautiful com...

05/06/2026

Happy Interpreter Appreciation Day! Thank You to all the wonderful Interpreters that work so hard to provide communication access across our entire state, and beyond! And special thanks to Connecticut Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (CRID) who we are always grateful to partner with 🤟🏼

[ID: the words “Happy Interpreter Appreciation Day!” are displayed in black cursive lettering against a white background. Below that are 3 clip art images of 3 ASL Signs: “I Love You”, “Interpreter”, and “Thank You”]

04/30/2026

THIS WEEKEND

May 1, 2026, at 7:30 PMMay 2, 2026, at 7:30 PMMay 3, 2026, at 2:00 PMGeneral Admission Seating: $24$2 Discount for Seniors, Students, or MilitaryAdditional Discounts for Groups of 10 or More!

04/28/2026

04/17/2026

THIS WEEKEND

04/02/2026

Happy Deaf History Month! 🤟🏼

April is Deaf History Month 🧏📚

This month we celebrate and recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals throughout history.

03/24/2026

Submitted on behalf of UConn’s ASL Department & ASL Club:

Come support D/deaf and HoH vendors and organizations, purchase goodies, play games, and socialize all in a Deaf-centric environment.

Where?: Mansfield Community Center- 10 South Eagleville Rd. Storrs, CT.
When?: April 18th 5-8 pm, with vendor setup starting at 4pm.

If you are interested in tabling at this event, please scan the QR code provided, or visit the link below to reserve a table. We would love to have you!

Tap For Vendor Form: https://forms.gle/QF8uvEWJCQwucnJT7

02/27/2026