Our customers often have questions about how to work with sign language interpreters or how to appropriately converse with Deaf and hard of hearing customers or coworkers. Also find information here pertaining to the law in relation to sign language interpreters and the ADA. Request an EBook for more detailed information about Deaf clients and interpreters in your environment.

Language Deprivation: Deaf Versus Hearing Children

Aug 3, 2020 | Interacting with D/deaf or Hard of Hearing, K-12, Resources, Types of Communication Access

Language deprivation affects Deaf children when they do not have access to language during the critical early years of life. What options are there?

Language Acquisition: Deaf Versus Hearing Children

Jul 6, 2020 | Interacting with D/deaf or Hard of Hearing, K-12, Learning Sign Language, Resources

Language acquisition for Deaf or Hearing children is critical to brain and social development. Whether learning English or ASL, language is important.

Resources for Hiring Employees with Disabilities

Jun 1, 2020 | Communication Access Laws, Customers, Interacting with D/deaf or Hard of Hearing, Resources, Types of Communication Access

Find resources for hiring employees with disabilities to know the law as well as benefits. Be ready when an interviewee or employee needs an accommodation.

Hearing Parents: Teaching Your Deaf Child Communication

Feb 3, 2020 | Interacting with D/deaf or Hard of Hearing, K-12, Resources, Types of Communication Access

Hearing parents have the responsibility of choosing communication for their Deaf child. It can be intimidating, but most important is language access.

Medical Manager Decisions

Jan 6, 2020 | Communication Access Laws, Hiring a Company, Medical, Mental Health, Requesting an Interpreter, Types of Communication Access

Medical manager decisions regarding hiring sign language interpreters impact the Deaf or hard of hearing patient’s experience. Consider the risks!

Hiring Employees with a Disability

Jul 1, 2019 | Business, Communication Access Laws, Customers, Interacting with D/deaf or Hard of Hearing, Types of Communication Access

Hiring employees with a disability can bring more benefits than challenges. Hire the best performing employee, diversify your team, and get a tax credit.

Legal Services and the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community

Feb 4, 2019 | Communication Access Laws, Customers, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Interacting with D/deaf or Hard of Hearing, Legal, Types of Communication Access

Attorney Brian Flieg offers advice about providing legal services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community. Consider how to provide effective communication.

Hire Medical Sign Language Interpreters

Dec 3, 2018 | Communication Access Laws, Hiring a Company, Medical, Mental Health, Types of Communication Access

Medical managers have the responsibility to hire medical sign language interpreters for Deaf/Hard of Hearing patients. WHY and HOW is the selection made?