In March 2012, we posted a blog regarding Sign Language Interpreters who are Deaf and active members of the Deaf Community. Recently , this topic was addressed by an experienced hearing interpreter who specializes in the legal field. The Author is Anna Mindess, MA, CSC, SC:L, Anna has been a certified interpreter for over […]
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“Fake” Sign Language Interpreter – Nelson Mandela Memorial
December 19, 2013
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! […]
Deaf-Mute, Deaf and Dumb, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Impaired, Disabled, Handicapped, Hearing Loss, Deaf
July 17, 2013
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 […]
Do Deaf People Watch Television? Can Deaf People Drive?
November 6, 2012
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, […]
Award-Winning Sign Language Interpreter Recipe
August 24, 2012
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 […]
Sign Languages – ASL, SEE, PSE, Cued Speech
May 16, 2012
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 […]
Repeat After Me…..
April 3, 2012
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. […]
Dreams of The Deaf
February 9, 2012
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 […]
So You Want to be a Sign Language Interpreter?
December 29, 2011
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 […]
Want to Learn How to Sign?
December 22, 2011
If you also want to learn ASL and learn to interpret, this advice comes from a seasoned interpreter in the field. Breathe! You will make mistakes…own them! Find a mentor that you know, love and trust that will support you AND tell you the truth! Skip the ego phase if you can. Breathe! Be the […]
September 8, 2014
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