Practical guidance from people who do the work.
Operational insight on interpreting and access, written by the coordinators and interpreters who handle these situations daily.
Which “Deaf” Are You?
Categorizing and the labeling of Deaf people have gained much debate over the years. “Deaf/Mute”, “Deaf and Dumb”, and “imbeciles” are all antiquated terms that should be forever erased from Deaf history.
Read article Deaf CultureIncreasing Recognition of Deaf Culture
Gone are the days when deaf people face difficulty in communicating with others. Language barriers are coming down all around the globe. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters have become famous over the past few...
Read article Deaf CultureFacts About Deaf People You Need to Know
In the 21st century, every minority group has a law that supports their rights in one way or another. Deaf people have legal rights just as any other member of society.
Read article Deaf Culture4 Ways to Make Your Home Deaf Accessible
Designing a home for hearing people is quite easy since only a few factors are considered. The “beauty of the room” is what it’s all about from our perspective.
Read article Deaf CultureSpreading Deaf Awareness This September
“Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~Nelson Mande The International Deaf Awareness month is here again.
Read article Deaf CultureHow We Differ: Deaf and Hearing Cultures
As a hearing person, how much do you know about the Deaf culture? What does it mean to be deaf? Your interaction with the Deaf community is largely dependent on how you answer both of these questions.
Read article Deaf CultureValues of Deafness: The Culture
The most important part of learning ASL is learning Deaf Culture. Deaf people pride in their language and along with the pride of their language is the pride of their culture.
Read article Deaf CultureThe Role of Nationwide ASL Interpreting Services in Fostering an Inclusive Workplace Culture in Chicago
There has been a growing understanding of the value of inclusivity in the workplace in recent years. An inclusive workplace culture not only supports diversity but also guarantees accessibility and equal...
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