Sign Language Interpreters – ASL Interpreters

California Assembly Bill 5 or AB 5 is a state statute that codifies into law a landmark Supreme Court of California case, Dynamex Operations West, Inc. vs. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, and which holds that most workers are employees, ought to be classified as such, and the burden of proof for classifying individuals as independent contractors belongs to the hiring […]

So back to the questions mentioned in the earlier blog. Do deaf people hear in their dreams? Do blind people see in theirs? Before we sprint toward the answers, let take a deeper look at the questions. If you are reading this as a hearing person, think for a moment how many of “us” are […]

Isn’t it funny how we can become so immersed in our particular industry, that we overlook how foreign our unique industry lingo and protocol can be to those working outside our arena.  The airline industry talks about ETAs and Widgets while the medical industry has terms like STAT and CRASH CART which most of us […]

We’re going on a trip through the time tunnel…..back to the 1960’s.  JFK was in The White House and The British Invasion was on the way. TV shows were in black and white and nobody had heard of closed-captioning.  My older sister was living most of the year at the Indiana School for the Deaf. […]

Andres Tapia recently shared some thoughts regarding the paradox of inclusion…..with particular focus on the Deaf Community. His perspective inspires reflection and commentary. Deafness is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood dimensions of diversity not just outside the diversity and inclusion field, but actually within it. As you continue to read think about how […]

Our agency is often recruited to participate in entertainment venues, including Television, Movies, Stage Performances, Award Shows………………etc.  Recently, we’ve been assisting on the set of “Switched At Birth”…..a new series focused on communication between those in the hearing and deaf worlds.  Many common issues are brought to the surface, enlightening those who have never considered […]

Early in 2011, The Sign Language Company volunteered our interpreting services to support ‘The Deaf Seniors Foundation‘ in Palm Springs. The DSF hosted a Black Tie Gala at The historic Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs. We enjoyed wonderful food and entertainment. Entertainment Icons from the Deaf Community were there to speak and support the Foundation. The […]

As a Sign Language Interpreting Agency, it’s sometimes easy to forget that many people are completely unfamiliar with Deaf Culture and the variety of languages used. What is American Sign Language?  (ASL) ASL is a complete, complex language that employs signs made by moving the hands combined with facial expressions and postures of the body. […]

If you also want to learn ASL and learn to interpret, this advice comes from a seasoned interpreter in the field. Breathe! You will make mistakes…own them! Find a mentor that you know, love and trust that will support you AND tell you the truth! Skip the ego phase if you can. Breathe! Be the […]

Welcome to our first posting for The Sign Language Company!  The title of this post is actually our Mission Statement. Short and Sweet! And yes it’s a tall order, but we think it’s worth pursuing.With over 25 years of experience, insight, problem solving, juggling and striving to meet our mission, we hope this blog will […]