{"id":8151,"date":"2025-01-23T08:59:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T12:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/?p=8151"},"modified":"2025-12-15T06:44:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T10:44:12","slug":"choosing-asl-interpreter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/general\/choosing-asl-interpreter\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing ASL Interpreter Professionals: Tips for Getting It Right"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8151\" class=\"elementor elementor-8151\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a8de0b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a8de0b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1430b0f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1430b0f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-837403d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"837403d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35c4cf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35c4cf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing ASL Interpreter Support: What You Need to Know<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28c35d6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28c35d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Ensure smooth events with an experienced ASL interpreter and expert support. 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aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__f523866\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__f523866\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6b114c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e6b114c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3b3390 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3b3390\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">choosing an ASL interpreter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially if it\u2019s your first time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Considering the <a href=\"https:\/\/nationaldeafcenter.org\/news-items\/the-asl-interpreter-shortage-and-its-impact-on-accessibility-in-college-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nationwide shortage of ASL interpreters<\/a>, it doesn&#8217;t come as a big surprise that it is hard to hire qualified professionals. They may already be booked weeks and months ahead.<\/p>\n<p>On a more positive side, American Sign Language is the <a href=\"https:\/\/gallaudet.edu\/president\/how-sign-language-is-driving-a-multi-billion-dollar-inclusive-economy\/#:~:text=Today%2C%20six%20decades%20after%20Stokoe,schools%20across%20the%20United%20States.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">third most popular language choice<\/a> among high-school students. There is a rising interest in inclusivity and better understanding.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f0d645 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7f0d645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8179\" alt=\"Approximately more than a half-million people in the US use ASL to communicate as their first language, and more are joining to learn it by choice.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4.png 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">More than a half-million people in the US use ASL to communicate as their first language, and more are joining to learn it by choice <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc15d5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc15d5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best ASL interpreting services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, challenges can arise if you overlook critical details and take things at face value.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For instance, increased reliance on video communication can cause technical challenges for remote interpreting services.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it may seem simple to find a fluent ASL interpreter, ensuring your event is accessible, inclusive, and runs smoothly requires much more than sign language skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore how to make the right choice and avoid such common pitfalls.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46118e4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46118e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Choose an ASL Interpreter<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dab679 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dab679\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here are the key criteria you must not overlook when selecting ASL interpreters:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37ffab4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37ffab4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Qualifications and certifications\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-661dc19 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"661dc19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The obvious first step is to begin with qualifications\u2014quality matters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Someone who has learned ASL at home or in family settings (being trained by deaf parents, for example), can be helpful in certain casual situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, for events involving industry jargon, such as legal, medical, or government settings, relying on informal training can pose a significant risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be cautious of interpreters with only informal training, as they might lack the skills needed for complex or high-stakes events.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fe5787 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1fe5787\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/51-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8180\" alt=\"The American Sign Language (ASL) used has its own complete grammar expressed by face and hand gestures\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/51-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/51-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/51-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/51.png 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The American Sign Language (ASL) used has its own complete grammar expressed by face and hand gestures <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c43e763 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c43e763\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The American Sign Language (ASL)<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39fb132 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39fb132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nad.org\/resources\/american-sign-language\/what-is-american-sign-language\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASL language<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is unique to America, with no direct equivalents elsewhere in the world. While there are some minimal similarities with other sign languages, a true professional should be specifically trained, certified, and experienced in ASL.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>ASL is Unique<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASL isn\u2019t universal; it\u2019s deeply rooted in American culture and can vary slightly by region. If your audience includes participants from diverse backgrounds, hiring interpreters familiar with these nuances can make a significant difference.\u00a0<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>ASL Certifications<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certification provides proficiency in this language specifics\u2014posture, specific hand movements, and facial expressions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified interpreters also have skills in gesture, mimics, and using drawings, and other tools to enhance communication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, when asking a question, an ASL interpreter may signify an inquisitive tone by raising the eyebrows, opening the eyes, and tilting the head forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, certain official settings, such as courts, mandate certified professionals.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffced40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ffced40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/71-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8182\" alt=\"The best ASL interpreters not only have state-required certification but also continually invest in upgrading their vocabulary and building authority as trusted and impartial conveyors of information\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/71-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/71-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/71-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/71.png 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The best ASL interpreters not only have state-required certification but also continually invest in upgrading their vocabulary and building authority as trusted and impartial conveyors of information<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-691e1db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"691e1db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The industry standard certification is the RID certificate provided by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such certifications validate the interpreter&#8217;s skills, qualifications, and adherence to ethical standards for working with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-860c53c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"860c53c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">RID Certification\n\n\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b42634b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b42634b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are five general requirements for a candidate to get RID-certified:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ethical practice. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must follow RID&#8217;s Code of Professional Conduct.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Education.<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>NIC.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Requires a bachelor&#8217;s degree or equivalent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>CDI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Initially, it requires 40 hours of interpreter training and, for six months after the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casli.org\/getting-started\/more-about-rid-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CASLI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Generalist Performance Exam release, an associate degree or equivalent. After six months, the requirement changes to a bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assessment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Must pass both knowledge and performance exams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Membership<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Certification requires joining RID.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maintenance.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Certified members must complete ongoing professional development to maintain their credentials.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some states, like Texas, offer specific ASL certifications such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.texas.gov\/providers\/assistive-services-providers\/board-evaluation-interpreters-certification-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BEI ASL certificate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always check for these credentials to ensure the interpreter matches your needs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbf7d82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dbf7d82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Availability for physical or virtual presence\n\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ffde35 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ffde35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re considering hiring someone locally for an event that requires physical presence, you may want to account for costs such as transportation and meals, especially for longer events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When hiring individuals, ask whether the interpreter has a replacement to avoid last-minute cancelations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you have multiple events needing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/general\/why-does-my-business-need-an-asl-provider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASL interpretation<\/a>, consider hiring an agency that offers both on-site and remote services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both options have their advantages, depending on the situation, so it\u2019s always wise to ask upfront about costs and features included in the services. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best ASL interpreting services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often provide both options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b254c6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b254c6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/31-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8178\" alt=\"Most DHOH participants do not have professional conference equipment and often rely on small screens for virtual event attendance - a skilled ASL interpreter can make things easier\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/31-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/31-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/31-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/31.png 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Most DHOH participants do not have professional conference equipment and often rely on small screens for virtual event attendance - a skilled ASL interpreter can make things easier<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2381c56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2381c56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Timeliness and setup<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34786ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34786ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many things can go wrong when setting up a live event, whether on-site or virtual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People may arrive late, technical issues may arise, or someone might cancel at the last minute. As an organizer, the last thing you need is to panic about your ASL interpreter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confidence in this part of the event planning will make other aspects more manageable, stress-free, and less costly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, organizing everything\u2014including technicalities related to ASL interpretation\u2014well in advance is crucial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many ASL agencies even provide a meeting link with event details a day ahead so you can focus on being a better organizer for your guests instead of worrying about the details.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52c4197 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52c4197\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Technical support beyond ASL knowledge\n\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f86b28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f86b28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the best ASL interpreters don\u2019t come with a degree in the technical setup process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While they know the language, setting up other technical aspects may fall on you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To illustrate, imagine you\u2019re hosting a high-stakes business meeting via Zoom, and the ASL interpreter logs in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re experienced in ASL but not familiar with virtual meeting platforms. As participants join, the interpreter accidentally disables their video or positions their camera too low, cutting off the visibility of their hands. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worse, they forget to pin themselves, leaving DOHH participants scrambling to find them in a sea of attendees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best ASL interpreting services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make sure the ASL agency can walk you through the process so you feel confident, even as a first-timer.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-170fe1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"170fe1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Handling poor coordination or visibility\n\n\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb25b8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb25b8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you think everything is ready, last-minute issues can arise, such as interpreters not being visible to participants or software incompatibilities during virtual events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, some participants may prefer Google Meet, while others are used to Zoom. Alternatively, certain organizations may have only access to Microsoft Teams. These differences can lead to challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having technical support throughout the process can prevent these issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that some services may charge extra for this, so ensure you discuss what\u2019s necessary and what isn\u2019t with your provider.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b822f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8b822f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/21-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8177\" alt=\"The interpreter should be positioned in such a way that every attendee can see his face and hands clearly, even at a distance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/21-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/21-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/21-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/21.png 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The interpreter should be positioned in such a way that every attendee can see his face and hands clearly, even at a distance<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa76e8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa76e8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Transcripts for accessibility\n\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cde796 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8cde796\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people with hearing difficulties prefer written communication over watching videos, especially when they need to use the text for studying or research as part of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalaccessibility.virginia.edu\/captioning-and-transcriptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital accessibility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if your ASL interpretation runs smoothly, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/general\/how-to-choose-transcription-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">well-done transcript<\/a> can eliminate inconsistencies or confusion and help students feel supported, included, and well-prepared for exams.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A transcript also provides a clear record of the event, which may be essential for legal proceedings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to discuss the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/general\/transcription-services-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type of transcript you need<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agencies offering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/general\/what-is-an-srt-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SRT files<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or transcripts ensure you don\u2019t need to create them yourself, saving you time and effort. You can directly upload an SRT file as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/general\/the-benefits-of-live-captioning-for-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video captions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and make it accessible to a DOHH audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, a verbatim transcript may be the only one that suffices when it comes to legal matters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9599452 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9599452\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Expertise in specialized needs.\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-197ff33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"197ff33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal and medical jargon can be difficult for anyone, let alone an ASL interpreter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASL doesn\u2019t always have specific signs for every term, so interpreters need to rely on fingerspelling or preparation ahead of time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f6752d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8f6752d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/61-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8181\" alt=\"While fingerspelling cannot always be avoided, it can produce delays and confusion, especially with complex vocabulary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/61-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/61-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/61-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/61.png 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">While hand spelling cannot always be avoided, it can produce delays and confusion, especially with complex vocabulary<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-625b19f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"625b19f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agencies can facilitate this process by allowing interpreters to review materials or clarify facts beforehand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially crucial for courts, police investigations, or confidential medical hearings.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9877807 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9877807\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. Cancellation policies\n\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b5d2bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b5d2bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider whether cancellations are possible and whether fees apply.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some interpreters charge 50% of the fee for cancellations close to the event, while others provide a grace period for free rescheduling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you may not always have the comfort of rescheduling free of charge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may need to pay the full price, which is inconvenient if you work in high-pressure and quickly-changing environments such as law or the government. In truth, frequent changes and rescheduled meeting needs are not uncommon in such professions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9db42b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9db42b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">9. Personalized Support\n\n\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c29eb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c29eb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring an unqualified ASL interpreter without the right personalized support can lead to communication breakdowns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s break this down with an example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine a hospital needing an ASL interpreter for a critical medical appointment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interpreter wasn\u2019t briefed about the patient\u2019s background. The patient uses regional ASL signs unfamiliar to the interpreter, creating even more confusion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With no preparation or coordination between the hospital, patient, and interpreter, the patient leaves the appointment frustrated and unclear about their medical condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This highlights why personalized support is crucial. A qualified ASL agency would ensure the interpreter is not only certified but also briefed on the medical context and patient\u2019s preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, an ASL agency can be available 24\/7 through a dedicated client relationship manager that handles last-minute changes, giving you peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9262432 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9262432\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97ec4f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97ec4f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of us take hearing and speech for granted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet, inclusive communication requires preparation and professional help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re hosting a virtual or in-person event, working with an experienced ASL agency that provides certified providers, personalized support, and technical assistance ensures your event is accessible, reliable, and glitch-free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing an ASL interpreter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t just about meeting legal requirements\u2014it\u2019s about fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all participants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great agency won\u2019t just assign you an interpreter\u2014they\u2019ll support you through the entire process. This includes helping with technical setup, managing last-minute changes, and ensuring smooth communication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delays or technical issues can derail your event. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A seasoned ASL interpreter will arrive prepared, whether in person or online, and will test equipment beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosting a legal hearing, a medical appointment, or a business meeting? 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data-id=\"9ec685\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-list.min.css\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor-pro\/assets\/css\/widget-theme-elements.min.css\">\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-27291be elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>September 26, 2024<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7cd16f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is an SRT File? Accessibility with Video Captioning<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-440d9f8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"440d9f8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\tHow to Use an SRT File to Improve Video Accessibility\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"loop-item\" data-elementor-id=\"5555\" class=\"elementor elementor-5555 e-loop-item e-loop-item-8621 post-8621 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-general tag-accessibility-for-all\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\" data-custom-edit-handle=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74b1e6a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74b1e6a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" href=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/general\/ada-coordinator\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-494aa0ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"494aa0ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Featured-Image-Annie-Tulkin-CEO-and-Founder-Accessible-College-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8623\" alt=\"Annie Tulkin, the Role of the ADA Coordinator\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Featured-Image-Annie-Tulkin-CEO-and-Founder-Accessible-College-1024x576.png 1024w, 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-27291be elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>May 28, 2025<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-187d73b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"187d73b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-308b116 elementor-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"308b116\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-79ba5b3 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tElizabeth Nolan\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7cd16f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7cd16f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How the ADA Coordinator Supports Your Transition to College<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-440d9f8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"440d9f8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\tWhether you\u2019re Deaf, use a mobility device, live with a chronic health condition, or need mental health support, the right accommodations\u2014and the right people\u2014can make all the difference. Let\u2019s walk through how to get what you need, step by step.\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"loop-item\" data-elementor-id=\"5555\" class=\"elementor elementor-5555 e-loop-item e-loop-item-8505 post-8505 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-general tag-accessibility-for-all\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\" data-custom-edit-handle=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74b1e6a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74b1e6a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" href=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/general\/asl-video-overlay\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-494aa0ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"494aa0ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karasch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ask-for-demo-reels-before-hiring-an-ASL-interpreter.-It-shows-how-clearly-they-sign-on-camera-and-helps-ensure-a-professional-ASL-video-overlay-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8512\" alt=\"Ask for demo reels before hiring an ASL interpreter. 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1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e97ff0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9e97ff0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f90b8b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f90b8b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ec685 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"9ec685\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-27291be elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>May 1, 2025<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-187d73b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"187d73b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-308b116 elementor-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"308b116\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-79ba5b3 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tElizabeth Nolan\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7cd16f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7cd16f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Beginner\u2019s Guide to ASL Video Overlays That Actually Work<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-440d9f8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"440d9f8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\tA practical guide for anyone who wants to make their content more accessible using ASL video 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