Sign Language Studies at Madonna University - MUSLS

Analysis: An estimated 1 interpreter for every 132 Deaf or DeafBlind Michiganders.

📍Zero of Michigan's 427 in-state, licensed interpreters live in the Upper Peninsula
⚖️ Only 58 people statewide are qualified for legal/courtroom interpreting
🧭 The same handful of regions come up short across school, medical, and legal access alike.

Regional Breakdown and Sidecars on Endorsements at:
dannymcdougall.com/michterpinfo/

An analysis of LARA interpreter directory data.

Michigan licenses 931 interpreters. Only 427 live in the state. A regional coverage analysis: standard levels, endorsements, and educational access, county by county — with zero interpreters based in the Upper Peninsula.

🎉 Congratulations Sabrina! 🎉
Hot off of graduation and passing the TEP, Sabrina has also passed the knowledge exam for the NIC!

👏 Certified! 👏
Congratulations Shelby!