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Sign Language Interpreters and the Challenge of Idioms
How Much???? Sometimes, we get this question. Often the question comes from a professional ________________ (fill in the blank) who also charges similar fees for their work. They see themselves as...
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Deaf Friendly Applause!
Who is credited with introducing American Deaf culture to the practice of “hand waving” for applause? a. Laurent Clerc b. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet c. Gerald “Bummy” Burstein d. Frederick Schreiber...
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Working as a Sign Language Interpreter
Ronald Reagan and Bill Pugin U.S. News and World Report recently asked this question. What is it really like to work as a Sign Language Interpreter? What does it take to succeed? What are the work...
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So You Want To Open Your Own Sign Language Interpreting Agency
Just think…..you could go to the mall and drink coffee and meet friends for lunch and take naps in the afternoon ALL while other people are working for you! So how hard could it be? Ahhhhh……sit back...
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Deaf Students Do Just Fine Without Interpreters
……….according to The Supreme Court in 1982. Amy Rowley’s parents hired a deaf lawyer to argue their case in front of the US Supreme Court. There are quite a few “firsts” in this landmark case...
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Deaf People Are SO Well Read
Wow…she sure likes to read a lot! One of my early thoughts while having holiday dinners with my hearing family and one deaf sister. I give myself a break now. I was only about 7 or 8 years old and it...
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Deaf Community
If you are connected in someway with the Deaf Community (deaf, sign language interpreter, family, friend….), then you might often find yourself wondering “What if I were deaf?” as situations arise...
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Interpreting Bloopers – Lost in Translation
I recently came across a thread where sign language interpreters shared their personal “oops” moments. Voicing for speakers with heavy accents… Signing technical or classroom material… Fatigue and...
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Anything You Can Do … I Can Do Better
Anything you can do, I can do better ……..I can do anything better than you. An old song which sometimes comes to mind when interpreters comment on another interpreter’s skills. She wore nail polish...
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Who Hires Deaf People and Those With Special Needs?
We recently posted a headline highlighting Amazon’s efforts toward inclusiveness in hiring their employees. For years, our agency has provided interpreting services for deaf employees holding...
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