SASL Portfolio Coordinator Advancing Sign Language Interpreting at Stellenbosch University
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Stellenbosch UniversityMarsanne Neethling serves as the Coordinator for the South African Sign Language (SASL) Portfolio at Stellenbosch University's Language Centre, bringing specialized expertise in SASL interpreting and linguistics. She holds a Master's degree in Intercultural Communication with a focus on SASL linguistics. Initially joining Stellenbosch University as an educational interpreter in 2017, she has expanded her role to coordinate various SASL-related projects, mentor other SASL interpreters, and promote SASL interpreting both within and outside the university context. Her work is instrumental in enhancing accessibility and inclusion for the deaf community in higher education settings.