Archive for June, 2012
Do You Resemble the Sign Language Interpreter in Your Head?
Its part of the human experience to tell ourselves a story about the kind of person we are and why we choose to do what we do. This innate storytelling tendency extends to the professional personas we build as sign language interpreters. Have you ever paused to question if you actually resemble the sign language [...]
Sign Language Interpreters: A Big StreetLeverage Thank You!
It is surreal to me that this month marks the 12th month that StreetLeverage has been working to amplify the voice of the sign language interpreter. As my mind races in review of the last year, I find myself incredibly grateful for the many people who have encouraged, supported, and contributed to this labor of [...]
The Duality of the Sign Language Interpreter
Before I can even consider being an ally to Deaf people in the face of societal audism, as a sign language interpreter I must address another overlooked and, at times, more pernicious enemy—the sign language interpreting profession itself. Enemy is, perhaps, too strong a word for the darker side of my role in Deaf people’s [...]
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