Welcome to The ASL Resource Blog. This is your hub for practical insights and news from the world of communication access.
The articles you’ll find here are created by the staff and friends of Partners Interpreting. We are an agency founded and run by certified interpreters from the Deaf community. We provide a unique perspective grounded in real-world experience. Whether we’re discussing career paths, new technology, or our own programs, our goal is to create a valuable resource for the entire interpreting and Deaf community.
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A Manitoba minister’s complaint about an ASL interpreter backfired spectacularly this week, sparking sweeping policy reforms and kicking off seven days of remarkable breakthroughs across the Deaf community.
The FCC’s latest order sets a $1.48 billion budget for relay services. But the real story is in the details, revealing critical signals for Video Relay Service (VRS) and the American Sign Language community that depends on it.
2025 is bringing groundbreaking ASL technologies to life, from AI translation and live captioning to wearable fingerspelling tools. This mid-year review explores what is really working and what still needs a human touch to ensure true communication access.
Organizations face fines up to $350,000 for failing to provide qualified ASL interpreters. Yet ADA compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties. It’s about ensuring equitable access. Discover how professional interpreting services protect your organization while fostering genuine inclusion for the Deaf community.
The debate around a technological “cure” for deafness presumes it is a bug to be patched. This view misses that Deafness is a culture and that communication is a human art. Technology cannot replace the empathy, context, and nuance a human ASL interpreter provides.
Captioning converts audio into synchronized text, but quality captioning goes beyond transcription. It includes speaker identification, sound effects, and music descriptions to provide complete accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers and broader audiences.
For a professional ASL interpreter in Boston, the commute can be a job in itself. The Partners Interpreting Boston Day Program changes that by guaranteeing your pay for a full 6 to 8-hour day, even if you have gaps in your schedule.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) will soon require many US businesses to enhance their digital accessibility for any EU customers. While this may seem like a compliance hurdle, it’s actually a major strategic opportunity. The EAA forces an investment in a global accessibility framework, which smart companies can then leverage.
Veo 3 from Google is an amazing tool with advanced video generation capabilities, but can it be used to create accurate and culturally appropriate ASL videos? Let’s analyze how well it handles the complexities of American Sign Language, including handshape accuracy, facial expressions, fluency, and cultural relevance.
Discover why industry experts trust Partners Interpreting for ASL interpreting, captioning, and transcription. Learn how our skilled team, smart tech, and custom solutions ensure clear, accessible communication in healthcare, education, and more.