Articles from December 2018
October 8, 2018
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and …
June 12, 2018
If you’re not a native ASL user, take a minute and think about several specific instances you had to rely heavily on spoken communication. Was it at a Doctor’s office? A legal situation? Sitting in a classroom? Maybe …
April 3, 2018
Martha’s Vineyard is a well-known vacation spot off the coast of Massachusetts, particularly for those in the “upper crust” of society, but did you know that it also played a major role in the development of American Sign …
March 8, 2018
The last part of our interview with Linda Bove continues as we discuss the importance of using Certified Deaf Interpreters and when to request one. Thank you, Linda Bove for such a great discussion!
March 1, 2018
Our great discussion with Linda Bove continues as we discuss when to use a CDI and how an ASL Interpreter and Certified Deaf Interpreter collaborate to bring full and equal communication access to everyone. You won’t want to miss the …
February 20, 2018
Last week we introduced our four part series of interviews with Linda Bove. In part 2, our discussion continues as Linda talks about the importance of a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI), becoming a CDI, and preparing for this new role. In …
February 14, 2018
A while back, we had the pleasure of interviewing Deaf cultural icon Linda Bove. It was such a good discussion! In the first part, Linda discusses her experience working as an actress on Sesame Street. Check back next …