A series on Interpreter Specialization: Five Tips to take with you as you enter the interpreter world
Interpreters are needed every day, everywhere in everything we do. This means that interpreters have options when deciding where to take their skills. ASL Interpretation Studies students at William Woods University graduate with a bachelor’s degree and the ability to pursue specializations in many of these different fields: Health Care Interpreting Legal Interpreting Mental Health […]
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William Woods sets up Deaf City LEAD event, a town that uses only sign language
Earlier this month, William Woods students participated in a LEAD event in an imaginary town called Deaf City where American Sign Language was the only form of communication. Deaf people from the community volunteered to own and run a model bank, post office, grocery store and more. They greeted and spoke with their “customers” in […]
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Ethical Decision making in Sign Language Interpretation
Sign Language interpreters often face complex ethical dilemmas and sensitive issues that require urgent application of critical thinking skills and professional ethical decision-making. This is one of the reasons interpreting is a complex job. Interpreter Karen Carlson explains in her article, “Ethical Boundaries for Interpreters,” that there are several areas where ethical decision-making can come […]
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The benefits to a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language Interpretation
When you first research the Sign Language Interpreter career path, you will quickly find its obvious benefits like the joy of helping others and the satisfaction that comes with mastering such a beautifully complex language. A bachelors degree in American sign language interpretation means studying the 4th most studied language in the U.S., learning a […]
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American Sign Language pioneer Robert Panara remembered
The William Woods American Sign Language bachelors program remembers deaf education pioneer Robert Panara for all that he has done in the world of deaf education, literature and American Sign Language interpreting. Panara was a trailblazer in the world of poetry, literature and deaf education. Spinal meningitis left him deaf at age ten. He grew […]
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Deaf Awareness Week celebrated all over the world
The last full week of September is the International Week of the Deaf; its purpose is to bring awareness to deaf issues, people and culture. The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) first celebrated International Day of the Deaf in 1958, and it was later extended to an entire week. The September date is to […]
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Credentials that count for American Sign Language (ASL)
While it’s true that demand for qualified ASL-English interpreters remains high and has increased steadily — it’s equally important for students to appreciate the years of persistence and dedication required to become a fully certified, in-demand ASL-English interpreter. The National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers offers new students a great overview of what it takes […]
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American Sign Language mission of new trailblazing restaurant
A new Toronto restaurant reminds us that disability really is a matter of perspective. In the mostly hearing world of dining, Signs stands out as the only known restaurant that employs deaf waiters and encourages customers to order in American Sign Language. Signs is the brainchild of Anjan Manikumar, who began to learn ASL while […]
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Gaining an appreciation for American Sign Language
Motivation comes in many forms for those wanting to become proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), and to work in various environments and professional settings as an interpreter. Some people enjoy a strong personal connection to Deaf culture, through an existing relationship with a friend or relative. Others pursue the degree out of a deep […]
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