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Choosing an Accessibility Consultant for an Inclusive Film Production

Accessibility can shape a film long before cameras begin rolling. It affects the script, casting, locations, contracts, rehearsal practices, filming methods,…

Building A Strong Pathway Into Sign Language Interpreting

A university internship can give aspiring interpreters a structured way to connect classroom learning with the realities of professional practice. It should be…

Interpreting poetry in sign language

Interpreting poetry in sign language involves far more than transferring words from a spoken language into signs. A poem may rely on rhythm, ambiguity, sound…

Coordinating an Interpreter Team for a Multi-Day Theatre Festival

A multi-day theatre festival needs more than an interpreter roster. It needs an access system that covers rehearsals, performances, artist briefings, audience…

Creating an accessible job description for a Deaf-friendly workplace

A job description shapes a candidate’s first impression of an organisation. For Deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants, it also signals whether communication…

Interpreting ethics through the social model of disability

Understanding the Social Model of Disability in Interpreting Ethics Trainings means examining how environments, policies and communication practices create…

How to train event staff to assist Deaf attendees during emergencies

A well-run emergency plan must work for everyone in the venue, including Deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees who may not hear an alarm, public-address…

A fair feedback model for clinical interpreters

Developing a Feedback Model for Interpreter Performance in Clinical Settings requires more than asking whether a consultation “went well”. Interpreters work…

Why Deaf Actors Matter on the Australian Stage

A Deaf actor brings more than lived experience to a production. They bring a language, a cultural perspective, physical knowledge of visual communication, and…

How to write a style guide for captions in educational videos

Captions are part of the learning experience, not an afterthought added when a video is ready to publish. A well-designed captioning system gives Deaf and…