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Today is International Day of Sign Languages. British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters help deaf and hearing people communicate with one another. 💰 Variable ⏰ 37 to 39 hours a week Explore the job profile ⬇️ https://ow.ly/vE2u50QSonx #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages

👐 International Day of Sign Language. 👐 It's inspiring to see the growing recognition of sign language as a critical form of communication. Businesses are embracing inclusion by providing ASL interpreters and implementing deaf-friendly service offerings. Let's keep the conversation going! What's your perspective? #DeafAwarenessWeek #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll

👐 International Day of Sign Language. 👐 It's inspiring to see the growing recognition of sign language as a critical form of communication. Businesses are embracing inclusion by providing ASL interpreters and implementing deaf-friendly service offerings. Let's keep the conversation going! What's your perspective? #DeafAwarenessWeek #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll

Took a long while but its finally out. New publication out in Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.’s Journal of Interpreting (JOI) with Wyatte C. Hall, Ph.D. and William (Bill) Millios "From principles to practice: Creating language equity for deaf professionals" We discuss 10+1 guiding principles in a Deaf-centered language equity framework for use in hearing-dominant settings. A Deaf-centered language equity decision-making framework is one in which Deaf people’s success is the number one priority. [This happens] through processes and structures that work with them to prevent experiences of language discrimination and achieve language equity. Link to the paper here: https://lnkd.in/g7x9zU-U

The Department for Communities' Minister, Gordon Lyons, has welcomed the NI Executive's agreement to introduce the Sign Language Bill to the Northern Ireland Assembly this February. This milestone aims to strengthen the rights of sign language users across Northern Ireland. You can read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eMEA-8HF The British Deaf Association (BDA) is excited to see the message from the Department for Communities' Minister, Mr Gordon Lyons, that the Sign Language Bill will be introduced to the Northern Ireland Assembly in February. Deaf community members played a significant role in this effort, collaborating with the BDA, Deaf organisations, and government departments to prepare this Bill. It is great to see the support of Executive Ministers in agreeing to the introduction of the Sign Language Bill to the Northern Ireland Assembly. * ISL video begins at 38 seconds

Deaf Awareness Week Tip #4: Are you ensuring the inclusivity of deaf individuals in your organisations or community? Take proactive steps to accommodate their needs, such as providing sign language interpreters, captioning for videos, and accessible communication channels. Let's work together to create environments where everyone feels valued and included. Contact me if you need to have more discussion. #DeafAwarenessWeek

The British Sign Language Act 2022 is a significant piece of legislation that officially recognizes British Sign Language (BSL) as a language of England, Scotland, and Wales. Here's a summary: Legal Recognition: The Act formally acknowledges BSL as a distinct language, similar to Welsh and Scottish Gaelic. Government Reporting: It requires the UK government to report on how its departments are promoting and facilitating the use of BSL in their public communications. This includes data collection and reporting on BSL usage. Guidance for Government: The Act mandates the government to issue guidance on best practices for communicating with BSL users, both individually and with the public at large. The Act aims to increase awareness and understanding of BSL, improve access to government services for deaf individuals, and promote greater inclusion for the Deaf community. #UK #legal #support #community

Hello, LinkedIn community! Today, we’re spotlighting the vital role of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters in professional settings. Watch as Danté breaks down why these services are essential for both the deaf community and English-speaking professionals. Understanding and being understood is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of inclusivity. Stay tuned to the end for key insights into the ADA's mandates and how they serve to bridge communication gaps effectively. Let's discuss further—do you have experiences or additional insights on the importance of ASL interpreters in your professional environment? Share them in the comments! 🤝 #PoweringConnection #Interpretation #AdAstraConnects #ASL #LanguageServices #AdExcellence

This is an excellent publication drafted in the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc's Journal of Interpreting on creating language equity for Deaf professionals. If there is anything worth reading on the subject of accessibility and equity for Deaf individuals - this is it. My favorite part: PRINCIPLE FOUR - DEAF PEOPLE SERVE DEAF PEOPLE BEST. The most effective way to address the doubly-devastating impact of both audism and the Deaf Tax is to put Deaf people into positions that directly serve Deaf people. This has been a key element of the Deaf Ecosystem approach in eradicating discrimination (for instance, The Maryland Governor’s Office of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing). Deaf people have an intimate understanding of other Deaf people’s needs. They collectively share an experience and knowledge of navigating an inaccessible world. One common sabotage that occurs within structural audism is to hire hearing non-fluent signers into Deaf-facing positions, and then hire interpreters to provide access for these hearing individuals. Parallel to this is the practice of hiring hearing people who sign and presenting them as equally qualified to Deaf candidates. Deaf people have lived experiences and sociolinguistic advantages which must be considered as a significant advantage over even hearing people who sign. Positions that can and should be filled by Deaf people should have specific qualifications built into the job requirements that acknowledge this expertise and lived experience.

If working in the employment field with Deaf individuals has taught me anything, it's that Deaf professionals are consistently left out of important decision-making settings and overlooked due to the poor excuse of executives not knowing how to involve them. This is an excellent article with DEAF-CENTERED principles to start the work of breaking this nasty habit adopted by employers. Let Deaf people lead Deaf inclusion efforts and watch how they succeed!