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 Kitt Wood | Jun 30, 2026 | Blogs
AI Sign Language Interpreters in Healthcare: Helpful Tool or Risky Shortcut? Artificial intelligence is moving quickly into healthcare. Hospitals are experimenting with automated tools for everything from scheduling appointments to helping doctors analyze medical...
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...
