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 […]
Who Would Need an American Sign Language Interpreter to Facilitate Effective Communication?
Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals all have their own preferences for the best way to communicate with hearing individuals. While not all people in this community prefer American Sign Language (ASL) over lip-reading or communication access real time translation (CART) services, it is important to keep an ASL interpreter either on staff or on-call. Below are […]
4 Common Functions for ASL Interpreters
An American Sign Language (ASL) 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 […]
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?
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 […]
3 Ways We Provide Accommodations for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
September is National Deaf Awareness month. One of the goals of the month and the International Week of the Deaf is to gain greater understanding of the American Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and its culture and heritage. At Applied Development, we believe in this goal. Our mission is to champion the rights of […]
4 Reasons Your Company Needs CART Services
Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) services provide transcription services for individuals who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing. Often used in place of or in combination with sign language interpretation, CART displays written text, transcribed directly from spoken English. Some businesses, companies, and schools know they need to provide CART as part of their reasonable accommodation services. […]
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 […]
Making a Difference in the ASL Community
Applied Development strives to deliver the best results to our clients. In an effort to expand our knowledge and proficiency in disability management, we continue to hire experts in the law and practice of 504 and 508 compliance. Our current contracts have allowed Applied Development to add sign language interpretation to our list of capabilities. The […]