Interpreting Services
Members of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Community have
diverse communication preferences. American Sign Language (ASL) is the
native language of most Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing individuals in the United
States and is often the preferred language for communication. Some
Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing people use an English -based signing system instead
of ASL. Others rely on speechreading. Many Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
individuals will use a combination of all three, along with other visual
strategies, depending on the situation. Some members of the
Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing community also have vision impairments. Depending
on the nature of the visual impairment, these individuals may need the
interpreter to make certain adjustments to better accommodate their
field of vision, or they may require tactile interpreting. Through our
network of skilled interpreters, we can ensure effective communication
access for individuals requesting any of these types of interpreting
services.
Types of Interpreting
American Sign Language (ASL)
The interpretation of spoken messages into ASL and signed ASL messages into spoken English.
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Signed Transliteration
The interpretation of spoken English messages into an English-based signing system and signed messages into spoken English.
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Oral Transliteration
The silent repetition of spoken messages, along with gestures to enhance speechreading, and the interpretation of silently mouthed messages into spoken English.
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Tactile Sign Language
The interpretation of spoken or signed messages into sign language for a DeafBlind consumer who will receive the message by placing their hands on the interpreter. Messages signed by the DeafBlind consumer are interpreted into spoken English.
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"Your Communication Allies"
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Words for the Eyes, LLC
PO Box 90441
Allentown, PA 18109 Phone: 610-737-7471 Email: interpreting@words4eyes.com |
