Sign Language Interpreters – ASL Interpreters

Wow…..twenty five years ago! This month we are remembering the “Deaf President Now” movement at Gallaudet University in 1988. In light of this historic moment in Deaf History, it seems appropriate to look back and remember how Deaf Culture has evolved over time. Thank you to Wendy Shaner at College of The Canyons for putting […]

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 […]

Silly questions?  When ‘googling’ these questions, it’s amazing to see how many people are still asking these questions in 2012. For those of us living and working in the world of ‘deafness’, sign language interpreting, and ASL, these questions DO seem silly. Long, long ago….in a land far away….actually it was Atlanta in the 1980’s, […]

There are thousands of recipes for homemade chili and stews, but every now and then you come across one that is just exactly right! All the usual basic ingredients are there, but special ingredients have been added to enhance everything else and it just makes you go “Wow”! Sign Language Interpreters are kind of like […]

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 […]

Advice for Service Providers When Requesting Sign Language Interpreting Services Did you know that “sign language” is not a ‘one size fits all’ language? To ensure optimal communication, it is important for service providers to question the sign language style that best fits the Deaf person. Sign Language Agencies often receive requests from service providers […]

    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. […]

REPEAT AFTER ME… Written by:   Mary Anne Pugin ~Mary Anne continues her series of stories reflecting upon ‘growing up as a deaf child’ in the 1950’s and 1960’s~ “Don-n-n-n,” I said.  “No, no – dol-l-l-l,” Miss Wright corrected.  It is so written in the October 6, 1955 article published by the Washington, D.C. Evening Star.  […]

Hearing schools vs deaf schools: Mary Anne continues to share her memories – – navigating the educational system as a deaf child in the 1950’s and 1960’s.  Guest Blogger : Mary Anne Pugin I had two kinds of teachers while growing up – those who knew how to communicate with me and teach me, and […]