Sign Language Interpreters – ASL Interpreters

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 […]

I recently came across statistics related to Deafness and hearing loss.  These were compiled by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). I found a few to be surprising. For instance, “9 out of 10 children who are born deaf are born to parents who can hear’. Why did I assume that […]

The Sign Language Company has teamed with Marlee Matlin in countless projects over the years. Recently, The National Association for the Deaf (NAD) sponsored “Breakthrough” awards honoring actors, producers, directors…….many who have devoted their time and energy to promote Deaf awareness on stage and screen. Marlee is often seen with Henry Winkler (forever known as […]

Last week, I attended a presentation offered by the Riverside County Department of Mental Health. The focus of this presentation was “Depression” and a Sign Language Interpreter was provided for those attending from the Deaf Community. The Department of Mental Health provided dinner and the first hour was devoted to dining and mingling and seeing […]

Wow……I guess we should join the chorus of voices commenting on the ‘fake’ interpreter highlighted at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service. I haven’t seen this much attention focused on Deaf issues since “Deaf President Now” at Gallaudet back in 1988!  The initial rumblings began early and suddenly the story is on Page One around the world! […]

Technology fans continue to seek out new mobile smartphone apps to bring greater efficiency to their lives. Need to know where to find the cheapest gas in your area? Try the Gas Buddy app in the Android store. Want to improve your cooking techniques? Try the Photo Cookbook for your iPhone. The list goes on. […]

What’s the difference between “Hard of Hearing” and “Deaf” ? In contemplating this question, it occurs to me that many labels are actually degrees on a spectrum of experience.  If you imagine that the range is from zero to ten, with zero being “no hearing whatsoever….at any time….with any device….complete silence. Then ‘ten’ would equal […]

Our guest blogger, Mary Anne has agreed to share her adventures with us as she travels the U.S. in her camper.  Mary Anne keeps a blog so that friends and family can keep up with her as she takes off periodically to discover back roads, other travelers and the best pizza across the country! Many […]

   The Name Game Recent news has brought our attention to our language and terms we use to describe each other. Countless labels involving race or gender are widely known and deemed to be distasteful, insulting,   or just politically incorrect. Many in the Deaf community have fought tirelessly over the years to change the […]

  Go ahead and ‘Google’  “How do deaf people………………………………?”  and you’ll discover how many hearing people are curious about managing life with ‘no’ or ‘diminished’ sound. How do deaf people “hear” doorbells? How do deaf people use alarm clocks? You get the idea. Over the years, new technology has provided innovative ideas . Here are […]