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Access resources with detailed answers to questions about interacting with Deaf in specific settings and what to consider when hiring interpreters.

Deaf and Hearing Couple: How My Perspective on Life Changed

Mar 2, 2020 | Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Interacting with D/deaf or Hard of Hearing, Types of Communication Access | 0 Comments

As a Deaf and hearing couple, adaptations must be made to communication and technology in daily interactions. Candace Woodside offers some personal advice.

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 | 0 Comments

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 | 0 Comments

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

Cochlear Implant Considerations: Is it Right for You or Your Child?

Dec 2, 2019 | FAQS, Learning Sign Language, Resources, Types of Communication Access | 0 Comments

There are many cochlear implant considerations you should be aware of when deciding if a CI is right for you or your child.

Language Development & Deprivation: Part 5 – Deaf Children

Nov 4, 2019 | Deaf and Hard of Hearing, FAQS, Interacting with D/deaf or Hard of Hearing, Types of Communication Access | 0 Comments

Petra and Kester Horn-Marsh share their knowledge in an interview with MT&A. With social & educational language access, Deaf children have a bright future!

Language Development & Deprivation: Part 4 – Language Development

Oct 7, 2019 | Deaf and Hard of Hearing, FAQS, Interacting with D/deaf or Hard of Hearing, Types of Communication Access | 0 Comments

Petra and Kester Horn-Marsh share their knowledge in an interview with MT&A. Language development from an early age is critical for Deaf children.

Language Development & Deprivation: Part 3 – Language Access

Sep 2, 2019 | Deaf and Hard of Hearing, FAQS, Interacting with D/deaf or Hard of Hearing, Types of Communication Access | 0 Comments

Petra and Kester Horn-Marsh share their knowledge in an interview with MT&A. Consider language access through bilingualism. Testing shows the benefits.

Language Development & Deprivation: Part 2 – Bilingual

Aug 5, 2019 | Deaf and Hard of Hearing, FAQS, Interacting with D/deaf or Hard of Hearing, Types of Communication Access | 0 Comments

Petra and Kester Horn-Marsh share their knowledge in an interview with MT&A. Bilingual education can be a benefit to language development.

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 | 0 Comments

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