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Deaf in The Desert – Part II – Interpreting Services

July 23, 2014

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Meet Betty. Betty Ludwick has been a Sign Language Interpreter in the Palm Springs area for many years. Betty is a hearing child of Deaf parents and worked as a teacher in the Palm Springs Unified School District for over 30 years. She has taught American Sign Language classes at College of the Desert, holds […]

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Deaf in the Desert

June 12, 2014

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town hall Ruiz

Deaf in the Desert June 6, 2014 – Palm Desert, CA The Deaf Seniors Foundation of Palm Springs organized a ground breaking ‘Town Hall’ Meeting sponsored by U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. THEME: “Challenges to Accessibility: Issues Affecting Members of the Deaf Community” Congressman Raul Ruiz extended an invitation to Coachella Valley professionals, educators, district […]

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Where are Sign Language Interpreters Needed?

August 7, 2012

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The train left the station. The passenger next to me began a friendly conversation and ultimately asked me “In what kind of settings would a sign language interpreter be needed?”.  This lovely lady was unfamiliar with Deaf Culture and was just making polite conversation.  I was afraid my answer sounded a bit ‘flip’, but I […]

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The Deaf Seniors Foundation – Palm Springs

December 28, 2011

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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 […]

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