I recently came across a thread where sign language interpreters shared their personal “oops” moments. Voicing for speakers with heavy accents… Signing technical or classroom material… Fatigue and confusion can make for some funny bloopers. Here are some of my favorites. Names have been removed to protect the innocent. After he had been […]
August 30, 2017
Hurricanes and Deafness and Isolation and Hope
This is a story about Louise and her experience during hurricane Donna in 1960. Louise is deaf and lives alone in an apartment in Naples Florida. During the day, she works in the local library while her evenings are usually spent with a good book and her cat ‘Skippy’. The newspaper is her main […]
August 3, 2017
STEM Camp Caters to Deaf Students
STEM = Science , Technology, Engineering, Math STEM camp caters to deaf, hard of hearing students (Georgia Center For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) Such a great idea! Across the Atlanta metro area, science, technology, engineering and math camps for the elementary through high set have become a summer staple, with high schools, […]
June 30, 2017
“…….At Least Do Not Harm Them”
From the Dalai Lama: “If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.” Just noticed a photo of Gene Simmons with the Dalai Lama…..both flashing the ILY (I love you) ASL sign. Next I saw a photo of the Pope doing the same. I’m starting to see this […]
May 26, 2017
Those Poor Deaf People
So I told Meredith about The Sign Language Company and how we help provide sign language interpreters …. needed to assist in communication between hearing and deaf people. Her first words were “oh….how wonderful that you help those poor deaf people”…… followed by “I can’t imagine not being able to hear music, or hear […]
March 17, 2017
Deaf Community
If you are connected in someway with the Deaf Community (deaf, sign language interpreter, family, friend….), then you might often find yourself wondering “What if I were deaf?” as situations arise throughout a normal day. Typical daily outings take on a new awareness. Post Office, Grocery Store, people speaking to you without first gaining your […]
February 6, 2017
NOT Disabled, just “cute” and “cuddly”
Once again, the Super Bowl has come and gone leaving millions suffering “post bowl” depression. This year, something a little different was added. While the Super Bowl brings millions of Americans in front of the TV, there’s another ratings juggernaut that each year airs at the same time as the big game, and each year […]
January 4, 2017
Demand for Deaf Rights Often Falls on Deaf Ears
Another news story about a deaf man detained for over six weeks WITHOUT access to a sign language interpreter. Did HE know the law? Did the arresting officers know the law? How about whoever was in charge at the jail? So what exactly are deaf people entitled to when it comes to the law […]
November 14, 2016
Deaf People Are SO Well Read
Wow…she sure likes to read a lot! One of my early thoughts while having holiday dinners with my hearing family and one deaf sister. I give myself a break now. I was only about 7 or 8 years old and it had just become normal to see my sister get up from the table and […]
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October 23, 2017
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