American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters
The role of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for the Deaf.
Los Angeles & Long Beach Court Interpreters
How do On-Site and Remote Legal Interpreters work? The fundamentals of legal interpreters. Usually, our cultural landscape is enriched by linguistic diversity. However, this diversity complicates already complicated matters in the courtroom. Even though English is the most spoken language in the United States, it is only one of more than 350 languages spoken by […]
Do I Have to Provide a Sign Language Interpreter?
I am often asked to provide an interpreter and when the issue of billing comes up, clients are sometimes surprised to find out that the deaf person is typically not responsible for paying for the interpreter. I usually discuss their situation to find out if they are required by law to provide an ASL interpreter. […]
Los Angeles Language Industry
Interpreting & Translating Industry Overview & Forecast for 2023 in the Los Angeles, Long Beach & SoCal area. Industry Definition: The interpretation industry is a specialized field that provides communication services to facilitate effective communication between people who speak different languages. It involves the conversion of one language into another language, either verbally or in […]
Bilingual ASL English Education in LAUSD Schools
ASL being taught as part of a new bilingual system at Los Angeles Unified School District.
Issues Facing Deaf Students in Public Schools
Issues facing Deaf students using ASL in public schools.
Is Sign Language Universal?
As a professional sign language interpreter, one of the most common questions I get is “Is sign language universal?” Unfortunately, the answer is no. This is why each sign language is named as such. For example, American Sign Language (ASL) versus British Sign Language (BSL), or Mexican Sign language (LSM), or Spanish Sign Language from […]
5 Tips For Working With Remote Interpreters
Video conferencing offers a great option for providing interpreters during the pandemic. Many interpreters are hesitant to go back out into the field especially in medical situations, for fear of exposing themselves to Covid-19. Medical facilities are also wary of having an extra person in the room and will avoid it if at all possible. […]
National Association of the Deaf Applauds Ruling Regarding Interpreters
A judge has required the White House to use American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters during Covid briefings. The decision will help those who are deaf or hard of hearing “make better decisions on how to stay safe from the pandemic,” said National Association of the Deaf CEO Howard A. Rosenblum. There is no reason why […]
Transparent Masks for the Deaf
Austria has seen a 90% decline in COVID-19 cases after implementing the use of masks. It’s been demonstrated that the use of masks limits the spread of diseases by trapping coughs and sneezes, and preventing foreign viral emissions from coming into contact with your mouth and nose. Therefore it’s not surprising that using masks has […]