New ASL Interpreting Feature in Zoom

What's new?

Zoom now provides a dedicated sign language interpreter window, which can be resized, and rearranged during a meeting. Interpreters will have a new Sign Language Interpreter Role. This new capability also records the interpreter video independently, which can be resized during playback.

RIT recommends this new method for ASL interpretation in Zoom for spring 2024 classes and beyond. You may use this method for non-course meetings before spring term, but we encourage instructors not to change mid-semester. 

Want to learn more? 

• Attend a Zoom: New ASL Interpreter Feature training
• Access resources:
  • Host: Enabling ASL Interpretation in a Zoom Meeting
  • Participant: Viewing Sign Language Interpretation During a Zoom Meeting
  • Participant: Viewing ASL Interpretation in a Zoom Recording
  • Interpreter: Working in Zoom Meetings for ASL Interpreter

Have questions?

• Students and Staff contact RIT Service Center
• Faculty contact the Center for Teaching and Learning
• Interpreters contact Access Services

TIP: If you forget to turn on the Sign Language Interpretation feature before you start a meeting, the prior Spotlighting method can still be used.