Remote Interpreting Services

Remote interpreting, often called Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), uses video and audio to connect sign language interpreters. It works on devices like laptops, tablets, smartphones, or smart glasses. A strong, stable internet connection is essential. Remote interpreting offers flexibility and wider access to interpreters, but it also requires careful planning, reliable equipment, and the right […]

Why Captioned Media Provides Equal Access

Captioning of audiovisual media not only provides essential access for deaf people, but can also benefit emerging readers, visual learners, people with auditory processing issues, non-native speakers, and many others. Captions are the textual representation of audio content in a video format. Captions convey who is speaking, environmental sounds, and spoken dialogue. Can Other Accommodations […]

Interpreters as a Reasonable Accommodation for Testing

Is Providing an ASL Interpreter for Testing an Appropriate Accommodation? The answer is yes. At a minimum, interpreters should be available for any communication required in the testing environment. An interpreter should be available during testing to relay instructions, instructor comments, and peer questions to deaf students. However, several factors must be considered when determining […]

Hiring Qualified Interpreters

Interpreters can play an important role in facilitating effective communication for deaf and hearing people. Interpreters are frequently used in educational and workplace settings. In order to provide effective communication, an interpreter must have the right combination of qualifications, compatibility, and professional experience. Hiring Considerations Qualifications and Credentials Scheduling Interpreters Interpreter Search Tools Federal Definition […]

College Student Resource Portal

Are you majoring in healthcare? Check out our resources for deaf medical students! Resources for Healthcare Majors Are you in graduate school? Check out our resources for graduate students! Resources for Graduate Students Take Control of Your Online Learning: Tips for Deaf College Students Whether you have taken an online class before or are new […]

Self-Advocacy: The Basics (Infographic)

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Each file is 44″ high by 8.5” wide with a .125” bleed on all sides. It’s broken up so that it can be folded at 11″, 22″, and 33″, so the final folded height is 8.5 x 11. All graphics and text are avoided in the folds. Folded as recommended above medium-weight semi-gloss   National […]

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