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Artificial intelligence and real-time sign language recognition

The impact of artificial intelligence on real-time sign language recognition is already visible in captioning, customer-service tools, video calls and…

Making Screen Readers Work for Text-First Deaf Users

A screen reader is often described as software that turns digital text into speech or Braille. That description can obscure an important point for Deaf users:…

Avoiding burnout as a full-time sign language interpreter

Working as a full-time Auslan interpreter across Australian cities means navigating a role that demands intense cognitive effort, emotional presence, and…

How to work with a second interpreter in a team interpreting situation

Team interpreting is a coordinated practice in which two interpreters share responsibility for accuracy, language access, professional conduct and the…

The Importance of Neutrality in Interpreted Negotiations

In boardrooms, courtrooms, and community halls from Perth to Brisbane, interpreters working across spoken languages and Auslan play a quiet but pivotal role in…

Ethical Considerations When Interpreting for a Deaf Patient in a Clinic

Interpreting for a Deaf patient in a clinical environment demands more than linguistic skill. It calls for a nuanced understanding of ethical principles,…

Interpreting for Deaf people with cognitive disability

Interpreting for a Deaf person with a cognitive disability requires more than transferring signs or spoken language between English and Auslan. The interpreter…

Professional Attire Guidelines for Sign Language Interpreters Across Settings

Interpreters working between spoken English and Auslan operate as visible figures in every encounter. The hands, arms, face, and torso form the visual canvas…

Setting fair rates as a freelance Auslan interpreter

Setting fees for freelance interpreting work feels awkward at first, particularly when the work involves navigating complex linguistic and cultural terrain in…

How to Embed Sign Language in a Company Recruitment Video

A recruitment video should give Deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants the same access to information as every other candidate. Adding a signer after filming is…