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Choosing ASL or BSL for a UK-based event: what to consider

For Australian organisers bringing Deaf and hard-of-hearing participants to conferences, public forums or training in Britain, the choice between American Sign…

Accessible virtual meetings with sign language interpretation

How to create an accessible virtual meeting using sign language interpretation is a planning task that begins with people, not technology. A Deaf participant…

Deaf role models help children see futures they can shape

The importance of Deaf role models in educational settings for Deaf children is measured in ordinary moments: a question answered in Auslan, a confident…

How to negotiate interpreter rates for a long-term contract

When interpreter rates are part of a long-term agreement, the hourly figure is only one component. A dependable arrangement gives organisations access to…

Common deafness myths and how to address them in training

Common misunderstandings about deafness can shape whether a classroom, workplace, clinic, court or news interview is accessible. A manager who treats hearing…

Make Visual Aids Work for Deaf Audiences

Using visual aids effectively when presenting to a Deaf audience requires more than adding pictures to slides. Although Auslan is Australia’s main signed…

Developing a mentorship program for new sign language interpreters

A strong interpreter mentorship program helps emerging practitioners move from classroom knowledge to safe, reflective, culturally responsive practice. New…

Interpreting in a high-stress emergency room

Emergency departments can turn a routine interpreting booking into a fast-moving sequence of decisions. A triage question, a frightened relative and a…

How to conduct a communication access audit for a public library

A communication access audit tests whether people who are Deaf or hard of hearing can find, understand and use every library service with dignity and…

Ethical Boundaries for Sign Language Interpreters in Medicine

Understanding the ethical boundaries of a sign language interpreter in medical settings requires more than fluent language use. The interpreter enables a Deaf…