Different Types of Sign Language
According to the Ethnologue Languages of the World, around 142 sign languages are in use worldwide. But the small variations and mixtures of dialects, which can arise in single communities, make it difficult to pin down an exact number. This uncertainty tells us that sign languages are as complex and fickle as their spoken counterparts. Thus, professional ASL Interpreting Services invest significant time and attention to understanding and applying these
Impacting an Industry | Introduction
When a drop of water falls into a pond, it ripples outwards – changing the water around it. In the interpreting industry – focused on providing equal access services for the Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and sign language users – there are many individuals and organizations that have had a profound impact on our industry, shaping policies, training service providers, making ripples and affecting change. With this new series, ‘Impacting an Industry’
How Teachers Can Help Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
According to the CDC, hearing loss affects 14.9% of children in the United States. While hearing loss may vary from mild to severe, students who are Deaf and hard of hearing encounter unique challenges in classroom settings. However, with the proper accommodations, including ASL video remote interpreting, TypeWell, and CART services–provided by their Northern Virginia teachers, they can achieve academic success. At HIS Sign, our ASL interpreters provide support for
Types of Auxiliary Aids for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Auxiliary devices/services help Deaf and hard of hearing individuals with their everyday activities and interactions. But what qualifies as an auxiliary aid? And how do such things work? With these devices–including telephone handset amplifiers, Video Remote Interpreting, and more–Deaf individuals achieve greater independence. These aids help create a more equitable and inclusive society. For more ASL and Deaf community resources, reach out to HIS Sign Interpreting. We are an ASL
How to Become an ASL Interpreter
Many students and practitioners of ASL decide to apply their skills by “going pro” and becoming ASL Translators and Interpreters. But this decision prompts an obvious question: how? The process has both “traditional” pathways and exceptional ones, and every Translator chooses one depending on their circumstances. Then, they must determine which type of interpreter they wish to be: staff, freelance, or contract. And where better to practice your trade than
Marlee Matlin Oscars Speech Incident – Why It Matters
Broadcasted on April 25, the 2021 Academy Awards stood out for both good and bad reasons. Among these: the producers invited Deaf starlet Marlee Matlin to present two awards but botched her presentation and the recognition it entailed. As a provider of professional ASL Interpreters and Translators, we want to unpack this controversy and why it matters. Built from a community of interpreters and based in Washington, DC, HIS
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