Archive for August, 2011
Sign Language Interpreting—An Industry Past Feeling?
It is often said that the anonymity of living in a big city and the effort to avoid feeling imposed on by the crush of humanity, makes people hard and unfeeling. After all, it’s only in the big city that a person can be attacked 3 times in a 30 minute period—as 38 witnesses look [...]
What Characteristics Should the New RID Executive Director Have?
The removal of longtime Executive Director, Clay Nettles, on the eve of the 2011 RID National conference came as quite a surprise. See the official information release here. A change in leadership at the top of any organization has many considerations. It is my hope that—in the end—both RID and Clay can find a mutually [...]
Are You an Artist or Just the Sign Language Interpreter?
You know them, the sign language interpreter “everyone loves, everyone wants to hire, and everyone wants to work with.” Where do people with this perfect blend of supernatural skill and inviting personality come from? Regardless of the answer, I believe we can agree that these amazing people exist in small numbers—only a handful per community. [...]
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