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Propio interpreters share the experiences that inspired their careers and what continues to motivate them. Their stories highlight the vital role of language access and its meaningful impact every day.

Lessons from a lawsuit | Making VRI work for Deaf patients

Medical providers continue to struggle with meeting the needs of patients who are deaf and hard of hearing. A recently-settled lawsuit brought by the Florida Association of the Deaf against a major hospital highlights the importance of providing quality care to those without hearing. Here are three issues raised in the lawsuit regarding video interpretation, as … Continued

ICYMI: Using Certified Deaf Interpreters to communicate with the Deaf

Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDIs) are interpreters who, while being deaf themselves, have been trained to interpret for deaf patients who may have a limited knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). If a patient is not fluent in ASL and uses a mixture of gesture/home signs or have a psychological or physical challenge preventing them from using ASL, a CDI … Continued

ICYMI: 6 ASL myths busted by an ASL expert

MYTH 1: SIGN LANGUAGE IS UNIVERSAL. ONCE YOU KNOW IT, YOU CAN COMMUNICATE WITH THE DEAF ALL OVER THE WORLD It’s easy to watch someone signing and assume that those signs would work anywhere. But that’s not the case like spoken languages, sign language varies from place to place, and most countries have their own unique … Continued

ASL as a first language: Interview with a Child of Deaf Adults

Melanie is one of our RID-certified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters and an ASL-VRI supervisor who works in our video interpretation queue in Arizona. She’s also a CODA – a Child of Deaf Adults. Melanie’s mother is deaf and her father is hard of hearing, and they communicate with her primarily in American Sign Language. … Continued

Different ways to communicate with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Approximately one million people in the US are functionally deaf, and 6 million people report that they are hard of hearing. How they prefer to communicate depends on their education, the age they became Deaf, and the severity of their deafness. We’ll cover some of the ways the DHOH would prefer to use to communicate: American Sign … Continued

A brief history of American Sign Language (ASL)

In its short, 200-year history, American Sign Language (ASL) has seen both incredible advancements and survived intense controversies. To share why, we’ve compiled some of the most significant events that have impacted the development and use of ASL today. Early Sign Language in the United States In the early 1700’s, Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts had … Continued

Rights and laws for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community

Members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHOH) community sometimes feel misunderstood or overlooked when receiving healthcare and other vital services. It’s crucial to provide appropriate accommodations and abide by federal protections—but we can’t stop there. Embracing differences, learning more about other cultures, and going beyond basic obligations is the first step toward a … Continued