ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced the inclusion of American Sign Language in the state’s language access law.
The announcement was made at the National ASL Day event at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf in Rochester. The move recognizes ASL as a fully recognized language option, not just a disability accommodation.
Representatives from the governor’s office said this change will allow New Yorkers who use sign language to more quickly and easily access government information and services.
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