by Anne Braun | Aug 7, 2026 | Blogs
ASL and English: Why They Are Distinct Languages It’s a common question: Is ASL the same as English? For many hearing individuals and businesses new to accessibility, the assumption is that American Sign Language (ASL) is simply English translated into signs. In...
by Anne Braun | May 27, 2026 | Blogs
Lipreading is often portrayed in movies and television as a near-perfect method of understanding spoken language without sound. This misconception has led many people to assume that Deaf individuals can simply “read lips” instead of using American Sign Language (ASL)...
by Anne Braun | Mar 19, 2026 | Blogs
Why Captioning is not the same as ASL Interpretation When providing communication access for Deaf individuals, it is essential to understand that ASL interpretation and captioning are not the same service. While both are accessibility tools, they function differently,...
by Anne Braun | Feb 11, 2026 | Blogs
Who Needs the Accommodation Provided by a Sign Language Interpreter –A Mindset Shift Most people think of sign language interpreters as an accommodation solely for Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals—but that perspective tells only half the story. While...
by Anne Braun | Dec 15, 2025 | Blogs
Beyond Words: Why Interpreters Are Essential for True Accessibility If you’ve ever tuned into a press conference and noticed a sign language interpreter standing beside the speaker — or perhaps seen an interpreter in a workplace meeting — you might have thought,...
