Debbie Lesser is a catalyst, facilitating crucial conversations taking place in often highly sensitive situations. As a certified medical interpreter for one of the largest health systems in the ...

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is piloting a new American Sign Language course aimed at improving ...

The health care industry is a critical sector that helps save people’s lives. Sometimes, medical professionals and patients have communication barriers that can hinder that process. However, the great ...

“EKU is home to the only accredited ASL interpreter education program in Kentucky,” said EKU President David McFaddin.

Salem Health signed a contract with a sign language service provider, retrained staff and posted signs at its facilities notifying deaf patients that interpretive services are available — all efforts ...

A Greeley-based nonprofit has decided to end its American Sign Language interpreting services but will continue to advocate for high-quality communications for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

ASL interpreters support students with hearing-related disabilities by listening in class and translating lectures and discussions into American Sign Language. They may also translate the student's ...