Sign Language Interpreters – ASL Interpreters

THE UNIVERSAL CLASSROOM Guest Blogger: Mary Anne Pugin Ask anybody, an adult or a child, to describe his or her classroom and you’ll probably find a lot of similarities in their replies.  From Maine to California, from Alaska to Alabama, from the USA to Uganda, classrooms generally look the same. You’ve got your desks and […]

When you first read the title of this post, you may assume we are discussing hearing interpreters FOR the deaf as opposed to interpreters who ARE deaf themselves. And you would be wrong:) Believe it or not, there is actually a profession out there for deaf sign language interpreters. Just like their hearing counterparts, they […]

Many of us have encountered deaf  “peddlers” passing out cards with the alphabet shown in sign language. Airports, parks, restaurants….you might be approached just about anywhere. On the back, it typically reads “I am deaf and cannot work. Please help me with a financial contribution”.  Unfortunately, this leads many hearing people to actually believe that […]

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 […]

Forwarding advice from “seasoned” interpreters can be a priceless gift to those just getting started.  Like so many occupations, you just don’t know what you don’t know.   As time goes by, we will be sharing tips, reflections, suggestions – – all offered by the interpreters who have been in the field long enough to […]

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 […]