1505, 2024

How CART Services Can Be Used in Education

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,…

1004, 2024

4 Benefits of Learning Sign Language

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,…

2508, 2021

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…