What Does an ASL Interpreter Do?

what does an asl interpreter do

Most people know that an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter helps Deaf or hard of hearing people to communicate with hearing individuals. However, this is a very simple way of explaining what ASL interpreters do. Sign language interpreters work hard for people in the Deaf community to reduce barriers they might experience in education, the […]

What Makes an Effective ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreter?

effective ASL interpreter sitting on bench with a woman who knows sign language

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 […]