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Operational insight on interpreting and access, written by the coordinators and interpreters who handle these situations daily.
Navigating the Workplace as a Deaf Employee: Your Rights Under ADA Laws
The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed into law in 1990, and with its implementation, persons with disabilities became protected against discrimination in all areas of public life.
Read article Deaf CommunityBreaking Down Barriers: The Role of Technology in Improving Education for Deaf Students
Imagine being in a classroom with your classmates, but being unable to fully engage in the lesson. This is the reality for many deaf students, who frequently encounter a particular set of difficulties at school.
Read article Deaf CultureWhy is American Sign Language Important?
In America, for years, American Sign Language wasn't considered important. Only a small percentage of the population used signs to communicate. The school systems favored spoken language over sign language.
Read article Deaf CommunityADA Laws and Deaf Culture: Exploring the Language and Community
Deaf Culture can be defined as the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements within the Deaf community. Deaf culture grew from a network of Deaf and hard of hearing people attending residential and day...
Read article Deaf CommunityFrom Sign Language Interpreters to Closed Captioning: How ADA Laws are Helping Deaf People
The passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 gave way to new rights for Deaf and hard of hearing people. The ADA is a law that prohibits discrimination and provides civil rights protection for...
Read article Deaf CommunityOvercoming Language Barriers with ADA Laws: Interpreter services for the Deaf community
Language and communication barriers are one of the biggest problems facing the Deaf community. Deaf individuals have varying levels of communication and while some are bilingual, using American Sign Language (ASL) as...
Read article Deaf CommunityADA Laws in Healthcare: Meeting the Needs of Deaf Patients
Healthcare is a broad term for the medical services we receive through emergency room visits, hospital stays, doctor visits, dental visits, or visits to any other specialized medical professional.
Read article Deaf CommunityADA Laws and Education: Ensuring Equal Opportunities for Deaf Students
With an estimated 300,000 school-aged students attending schools within the United States, Deaf and hard of hearing students are a diverse group of students that can present both a challenge and opportunity to educators.
Read article Deaf CommunityEmpowering the Deaf Community: How Technology is Improving Communication and Accessibility
Deaf people face a variety of barriers when it comes to communication and accessibility. However, as technology advances, these barriers are slowly but surely being broken down.
Read article InterpretingWhat Influenced American Sign Language?
Although sign languages don't share a lot of similarities, there has still been a fair share of influence, especially for American Sign Language. Keep reading to find out what influenced American Sign Language.
Read article InterpretingWhy Are There Different Sign Languages in the World?
There are different languages around the world, developed by groups of people with their uniqueness. That doesn't only apply to spoken language, it's also the same for sign language.
Read article Deaf CommunityAssistive Technology for the Deaf in Mexico
In Mexico, as in many other countries, assistive technology can be a lifeline for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, helping them stay connected with their families, friends, and communities.
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