Tips for Working with the Deaf
Treat Deaf People Just As You Would Like To Be Treated When in doubt, just follow the golden rule. Deaf people are people that just speak a different language, so one way to treat them would be just like someone who simply doesn’t speak the same language as you. You can help them out when […]
Trump’s Interpreter Should Testify
Ever since the The Washington Post reported that Trump took possession of his interpreter’s notes after a private meeting with Putin, there has been some controversy over whether his interpreter, Marina Gross, should be called in to testify regarding what she heard during that meeting. I have read what David Frum wrote and he does […]
Trump Hit On Deaf Star Marlee Matlin Via Sign Language Interpreter
One more account of just how Donald Trump is unsuited to be head of state. He supposedly < a href=" http://www.refinery29.com/2016/10/126135/donald-trump-marlee-matlin-apprentice-deaf-sexual-comments" target=" _ space" > appeal Deaf starlet Marlee Matlin using her interpreter when she showed up on “The Apprentice.” If Trump obtains chosen, those UN interpreters much better begin researching the best ways to […]
Video and Telephonic Interpreters Help Out In Medical Settings
When local interpreters cannot be found or in last minute situations, a telephonic or video interpreter can really come in handy. It can also help to avoid civil rights claims. If you are in need of a last minute Spanish or Sign Language interpreter for the Deaf, then give us a call. We also have on-site […]
San Francisco First Deaf-Owned Restaurant to Franchise
Congratulations to the first deaf-owned restaurant in San Francisco for receiving funding to franchise. A deaf couple owns Mozzeria which employs all deaf employees and even deaf artists to decorate it’s restaurant, has decided to branch out. Maybe we’ll even see one somewhere here in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim…etc. Best of luck to them […]
Looking for a Challenge? Translate or Interpret for Trump.
To tone down, or not to tone down…that is the question. Interpreters and translators are torn as to whether Trump’s rhetoric should be softened via translation or interpretation, or left in it’s often crude and offensive form. Some translators and interpreters argue that they have the right to modify Trump’s register when it conflicts with […]
Shortage of Sign Language Interpreters
If you thought there weren’t enough Spanish and Sign Language interpreters in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, Riverside, Irvine and Southern California areas, just look at southwestern Louisiana where there are only three sign language interpreters serving around 800 Deaf and hard of hearing clients. This affects Deaf and hard of hearing patient’s ability to […]
NYC Police pilot ASL Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)
NYC Police pilot ASL Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) as needed to communicate with the Deaf. There are an estimated 200,000 Deaf or Hard of Hearing people in the NYC area. If you are in need of Video Remote Interpreting services in American Sign Language or Spanish in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, Irvine, Riverside, […]
Deaf Ph.D Student at University of California Berkeley Denied Sign Language Interpreter
A Deaf Ph.D student has trouble getting a sign language interpreter at University of California at Berkley. It’s hard to believe that this is still an issue especially within the UC system. After interpreting at many colleges and universities in and around the Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, and surrounding areas I’ve always thought interpreters […]
Now Offering Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) in Healthcare Settings
If you’re in need of an interpreter, but are having a hard time finding someone to come on site, then maybe a video remote interpreter is the solution. Here at Spot On Interpreting, we provide video remote interpreting in Spanish and American Sign Language nationwide. In addition to providing interpreters in over 70 different languages onsite […]