Why Healthcare Providers Need Interpreting Services
Hearing and Deaf individuals alike need—and deserve—complete access to their diagnoses and treatment options. Nevertheless, without appropriate accommodations, the Deaf community faces accessibility barriers to the information physicians and medical staff describe. Moreover, the medical field’s technical complexity necessitates ASL interpreting services familiar with the terminology and knowledge to deliver accurate information. Yet by hiring qualified providers, medical professionals can reduce miscommunication and misdiagnosis, facilitate patients’ awareness, mitigate anxiety, and
How to Improve Deaf Accessibility in the Workplace
All employees and attendees should feel welcome to participate in meetings or conferences, regardless of their ability. Accessibility is thus vital to creating an inclusive environment for everyone, yet the Deaf community’s needs are easy to overlook. Still, thanks to recent efforts for inclusivity and the rise of remote jobs, interpreters for the Deaf and other accessibility measures have become sought after. Therefore, business owners should learn how to improve
Benefits and Applicable Settings of CART Services
While planning a significant public event—such as a graduation or professional conference—Hearing people may neglect to seek resources for those requiring hearing, vision, or speech accommodations. Yet Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) individuals can benefit from CART services in numerous environments, including courtrooms, workplaces, doctor’s offices, sports arenas, classrooms, and more. This technology helps increase the accessibility of such events by encouraging comprehension and expanding the potential audience. Therefore,
2022 Reflections
Brian & Christina Hammrich | CEO & President/Owner This year was quite a year for the Hammrich Family! Brian turned 60 this year, and his mom turned 80. Our daughter moved from California to Tennessee and our son from one place in Leesburg to another. Our granddaughters, as par for their age, were an absolute blast to be around. We were extras for the series The Chosen and we were
How Do CART Services Work?
1 in 8 people in the United States ages 12 and over have hearing loss in both ears. Given this proportion of the overall population, Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HOH) individuals should have access to the resources necessary to flourish in social settings. Yet many Deaf/HOH individuals report feeling ostracized in public. CART services help address this gap by accommodating Deaf/HOH people to involve them in presentations and well-attended
2022 Gratitude
Brian Hammrich | CEO I am so grateful for my family, at this time of the year for the impact my parents had on my life. I spent this past week in South Dakota with my Mom (my Dad passed in June of 2021) doing projects, shopping, and just being together. More than likely I have gained weight since we cooked together as well. I am forever grateful for all
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