Christina (President / Owner) & Brian Hammrich (CEO) When you are the owner and CEO of a business, the lines between personal and professional are sometimes blurred…well, most of the time they are blurred! We pray that you enjoy the upcoming holidays, having a very merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year! Please enjoy learning about how our lives and the lives of those we work with went…
Over the past few years, the HIS Sign Team has made it a tradition to reflect on the past year and share our aspirations for the year ahead. In this blog, we’re excited to highlight some of our team’s favorite moments from 2024 and their goals for 2025. From all of us at HIS Sign, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Brian and Christina…
Approximately 15% of American adults, 37.5 million people, report hearing trouble. However, incorporating live captions into your events can help bridge this accessibility gap. Captions give everyone equal access to virtual events, meetings, online classes, performances, and more. Such CART service provider benefits foster inclusivity and ensure all participants feel welcomed and engaged. Virginia residents can rely on HIS Sign Interpreting for on-site and virtual Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART)…
Incorporating Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services into your organization’s communication strategy demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and enables everyone to participate and feel valued. CART services provide real-time, text-based transcriptions of spoken content, making events accessible to individuals requiring accommodations for hearing. Alongside ASL translators and interpreters, CART increases the accessibility of events and programming, ensuring that Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals have equal access to information. A premier CART…
Without accessibility resources, many Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students might find themselves in a frustrating situation: sitting in a classroom, eager to learn, yet unable to fully grasp the language spoken around them. Communication is the keystone of education, and students cannot succeed if they face barriers. That’s where ASL (American Sign Language) interpreters and CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) service providers become indispensable, ensuring that every student (regardless of their…
A complex language complex with grammar and syntax, American Sign Language (ASL) is also a popular form of communication across the country. Therefore, becoming a licensed ASL translator who specializes in education is an opportunity to bridge communication gaps and promote inclusivity for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities. This career path requires a unique blend of linguistic proficiency, cultural understanding, and ethical responsibility. After all, sign language interpreting ensures communication is…
Consider the most successful businesses in the market—they champion inclusivity and ensure accommodations for all, including the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. However, organizations of any size can foster equal access to services by bringing on an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. Although hiring sign language interpreters for the Deaf typically involves several stages—such as assessing your needs, identifying candidates, and conducting interviews—you can simplify these tasks by partnering with…
Roughly 3.6% (or 11 million individuals) across the United States are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Due to this staggering statistic, more and more organizations are choosing to hire sign language interpreting agencies for events and daily operations. Yet it can be intimidating for those inexperienced with an ASL translator to enter into an interpreted conversation. You can ensure clear communication between all parties involved by planning, speaking clearly, and…
A cornerstone of accessibility, Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) is a service in which captions of spoken content appear on nearby monitors or screens. Employing the right CART service provider provides heightened access to lectures, discussions, presentations, and more classroom activities by reducing barriers to learning for Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing students. Moreover, the improved accessibility and study resources these services offer can support the success of all students. Prince William,…
American Sign Language (ASL) is a rich, demonstrative language used by American Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (HOH) communities. Current research estimates that ASL is the third most common language in the United States. Yet Hearing, Deaf, and HOH individuals alike can enjoy many benefits (besides picking up a popular vocabulary) by learning ASL. Users may not only better communicate with Deaf individuals but also improve cognitive skills, explore new career opportunities,…
HIS Sign is now offering Virtual Interpreting Services (VIS) to assist our clients and the deaf community.