Signs of an Effective and Qualified ASL Interpreter

A woman signing in ASL

To create visual communication access and promote inclusivity, many companies hire ASL interpreters for events or general presentations at workspaces with people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Ensuring your organization provides qualified and effective interpreters is one step in creating an accessible organization or company. Federal disability rights law, as stated by the […]

3 Ways We Provide Accommodations for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Five people sitting on a bench with their arms around each other smiling

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 […]