4 Things to Know About Communication Through Sign Language
Nearly half a million people use American Sign Language (ASL) every day to communicate. This visual language was not created by a committee but evolved naturally, just as other languages do. Communication through sign language is critical for individuals in the Deaf community who may not have other ways to easily communicate. When working with […]
4 Common Functions for ASL Interpreters
An American Sign language interpreter plays an essential role for the Deaf community. ASL interpreters are professionals who facilitate communication for Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals. These individuals have a complex job that requires them to be fluent in two or more languages. The experts at Applied Development have gathered a list of several common functions […]
What Makes an Effective ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreter?
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are vitally important communication resources for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. However, just because a person knows ASL does not mean that they want to interpret or would even be a particularly effective ASL interpreter. ASL is a language all its own rather than a direct translation […]
Providing Effective Communication through American Sign Language
At Applied Development, being champions for communications means that we want to make sure that all people, regardless of ability, can be understood and understand others. One of the largest sections of our portfolio is American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. Our interpreters provide this service at a variety of workplaces across the country. Through our […]
Empowering People of All Abilities
At Applied Development, we champion the rights of people of all abilities to communicate effectively. One of the main ways we do that is through our diversability services, which include sign language interpreting and Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) services. We also advocate for the rights of disabled employees through our Compliance Services for sections […]
Applied Development Receives 5 New Contracts
Within the last few months, three different government agencies awarded Applied Development four contracts to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. We champion the right of people of all abilities to work and communicate effectively, and providing Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing employees the resources they need to communicate with others is a large part of that mission. […]
CART Services for the Deaf
In an effort to promote the integration and inclusion of employees with disabilities in the workforce, Applied Development continues to broaden its scope of work in disability management. Our efforts in practicing proficiency of 504 and 508 compliance is demonstrated through our emphasis on providing assistance for employees with disabilities. Our current contracts have allowed […]