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Deaf Advocacy Card
Essential communication card for deaf awareness.
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Carry & Share: Present this card to staff to indicate preferred communication access.
- I am Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
- Please communicate using ASL with a qualified interpreter.
- Writing or texting may be used for brief notes when appropriate.
Legal note: Under the ADA, covered entities must provide effective communication.
Hospital Contact Card
Two-page template explaining how to contact an interpreter.
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For staff: Steps to request an ASL interpreter for admissions, triage, and discharge.
- Call Partners Interpreting scheduling.
- Provide patient name, MRN, location, and timeframe.
- Confirm onsite vs. VRI based on medical context.
How to Communicate with the Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing
Guide for professionals to understand communication options.
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Overview of ASL, CART, limits of lipreading, and when each is appropriate.
How to Work with Certified Deaf Interpreters
What CDIs do and when their expertise is essential.
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CDI roles, teaming with hearing interpreters, and scenarios that benefit from CDI involvement.
Service Menu
Interpreting, translation, and captioning across settings and media.
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- Onsite & Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)
- Translation & localization
- Captioning / CART
Your Path to Interpreting Success
Professional development, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
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Program overview, eligibility, and application steps.
How to Work with Sign Language Interpreters
Best practices for effective, equitable communication.
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Scheduling tips, preparation, room setup, and turn-taking guidance.
Sign Language Interpreter Assessments & Diagnostics Program
Objective, data-driven evaluations for screening and growth.
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Assessment types, scoring rubrics, and coaching follow-ups.
How to Work with Remote CART Captioning
Real-time text transcription for accessibility and comprehension.
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Platform setup, audio quality guidelines, and participant etiquette.
Introduction to the Deaf Community and ASL
Understanding ASL, Deaf culture, and access services.
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Key terminology, cultural considerations, and legal frameworks.
How to Connect to an Interpreter
Step-by-step visual guide for onsite, VRI, and phone.
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- Gather account or access code information.
- Configure platform and test audio/video.
- Connect and verify identity before session begins.