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 Kitt Wood | Apr 23, 2026 | Blogs
When to Add a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI): Why It’s Smart to Err on the Side of Clarity Summary When stakes are high or communication is complex, bringing in a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) is not a luxury—it’s a quality and risk‑management decision. CDIs are...
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 Karl Kosiorek | Jan 6, 2026 | Blogs
The New Norms in ASL Interpreting (2025): What Buyers Should Expect & Budget For Summary:To protect interpreter health, preserve accuracy, and keep fill‑rates high in an extremely tight labor market, several business practices have become more and more common...
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,...
