Sign Language Interpreters – ASL Interpreters

  At the First National Conference on Television for the Hearing Impaired in 1971, two possible technologies for captioning television programs debuted. Both technologies displayed the captions only on specially equipped sets for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers. Another demonstration of closed captioning followed at Gallaudet College (now Gallaudet University) on February 15, 1972. ABC and […]

Wow…..really?  A Deaf Musical on Broadway?  Who would have thought this possible not too long ago?  Marlee Matlin was approached to become a part of this production and she had to consider her choices carefully. Marlee has established herself as an actor at the top of her game in movies and television. But Broadway?  And […]

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 […]

What’s happening lately?  ASL and Sign Language Interpreters and Deaf Awareness is becoming so “trendy”.  Let’s take a look at recent happenings.  ABC Family’s award-winning original series, “Switched At Birth,” will produce an episode told entirely in American Sign Language (ASL), a first for a scripted series on mainstream television, which will premiere Monday, March 4 at […]

Ice Age: Continental Drift Voiced by many well-known talents such as Ray Romano and Queen Latifah, will also feature a Sign Along choice for fans of American Sign Language (ASL). ABC Family’s Switched At Birth’s star, Sean Berdy, and actress Amber Zion are featured in the Signing Picture in Picture option which showcases the content […]

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 […]

    American Sign Language is definitely a hot topic following the release of the “My Valentine” videos. One performed by Johnny Depp, another by Natalie Portman, and a third blending them together. The response to these videos has been overwhelmingly positive. The song itself is typical Paul McCartney … simple and beautiful lyrics combined […]

We get this question all the time at The Sign Language Company. Yes, we’re headquartered in Los Angeles, but after 26 years in this industry, our network is endless and extends around the globe. We sometimes collaborate with other ‘reputable and qualified’ agencies across the U.S. to locate the best talent in any particular area. […]

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 […]

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 […]