PLII Pilot 2023

PLI is proud to introduce the Protactile Language Interpreting Institute (PLIII) 2023 Pilot Cohort! Members of this cohort will learn more about Protactile language, the Co-Navigator role, and Protactile's linguistic parameters through a 120-hour intensive experience, including an 8-week online learning community, 1-week onsite for Protactile language immersion, 10+ hours of mentorship, and 10+ hours of applied learning (induction) in the participant's home community with DeafBlind individuals.

Learn more about this amazing group of interpreters below!

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Protactile Language Interpreting National Education Program strives to be a culturally-responsive program. To that end, PLI is committed to continuous improvement and welcomes feedback related to your experience.

Protactile Language Interpreting National Education Program Research and Resource Center with Deaf communities (RRCD)
Richard Woodcock Education Center
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
[email protected]

Federal Disclaimer: The contents of this website were developed under grant number H160D210002 from the U.S. Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government.

PLI is grant-funded by the US Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration, and is a project under the Research and Resource Center with Deaf communities at Western Oregon University.
2016-2022: RSA Grant H160D160005; 2021-2026: RSA Grant H160D210002

PLII 2023​Meet the Pilot Cohort

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PLII 2023
Meet the Pilot Cohort