ASL and Deaf Accessibility News

From groundbreaking DeafBlind language research to DOJ hospital settlements and Deaflympics VRS waivers, late September brought pivotal Deaf accessibility developments. Indigenous interpreters bridge cultural gaps while workforce shortages challenge schools. Here’s what shaped Week 40 in ASL advocacy and policy.

Deaf Awareness, Policy Shifts, and New Tech

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From Deaf Awareness Month celebrations to new AI research and a federal settlement on ASL rights in prisons, this week’s stories show how advocacy, policy, and technology are reshaping accessibility. Culture, innovation, and accountability remain the threads tying it all together.

Everything You Need to Know About CART Services

CART FAQ

After organizing hundreds of CART projects nationwide, I’ve answered every question about Communication Access Realtime Translation. This guide reveals what event planners really need to know about professional live captioning versus automated alternatives.

A Guide to Captioning

A Guide to Captioning

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.