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As a leader of inclusion in its community, Inclusive Communication Services shares professional best practices and news from the Deaf community. We all have a perspective to share — this is where everyone gets a chance to share theirs.

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Sign Language Interpreting

Sign Language Interpreter Burnout is Real: Prioritizing Self-Care

Burnout is a real threat. There’s a reason interpreters are set up in teams. “Interpreting is mentally taxing. Studies show that after 20 minutes interpreting, no matter how much of an expert the interpreter is, they will begin to slip and lose information (Language Scientific, 2024).” Every profession requires some kind of downtime that allows the brain to relax and come back to the task refreshed.

February 25, 2025 · 6 min read

Spoken Language Interpreting

5 Reasons to Translate Your Website and Win Over New Customers

Take a moment to consider the many ways people discover your company’s website. They might stumble upon it by chance, set out on a purposeful quest for a specific product, or click on an intriguing li…

January 23, 2025 · 4 min read

Sign Language Interpreting

Interpreting or Translation? Navigating Sign Language Services

If you've read our blog on the difference between interpreting and translation in spoken languages, you know there’s more to these terms than meets the eye. Thanks to your fantastic feedback, many of…

January 7, 2025 · 5 min read

Disability

Top 15 Reality TV Shows Featuring Deaf Contestants

It’s the week between holiday celebrations and New Year’s. The fridge is packed with leftovers, and you’ve got a pair of cozy new pajamas from Christmas. The holiday parties are behind you, the guests…

December 27, 2024 · 6 min read

Event Coverage

After the Floods in Spain: How You Can Help València

As many of you may have seen on social media or in the news, numerous towns in the province of València, Spain have been devastated by unprecedented floods. This is one of the worst disasters to hit S…

November 11, 2024 · 4 min read

Sign Language Interpreting

It Takes 2: The Importance of Teams In Interpreting

The animals on Noah’s Ark. The students in Madeleine. Socks. The common thread here? Pairs. Two heads are better than one, goes the old saying, and in the case of American Sign Language - English inte…

November 5, 2024 · 10 min read

Event Coverage

New York Comic Con 2024: Adventures in Accessibility

Comic culture is rooted in heroes who overcome challenges, embrace differences, and often live on the fringes of society—something that resonates deeply with many in the disability community. New York Comic Con (NYCC) has a powerful pull for fans with disabilities, offering a world where beloved characters come alive and inclusion is part of the adventure.

October 25, 2024 · 4 min read

Sign Language Interpreting

ASL Interpreting for Theatre: Behind the Curtains

The word theatre comes from the Greeks. It means the seeing place. It is the place people come to see the truth about life and the social situation. -Stella Adler

August 12, 2024 · 10 min read

Disability

Gay All Year: Honoring LGBTQ+ and Disability Pride Months

Two of our favorite months are June and July because we get to celebrate PRIDE twice! June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and July is Disability Pride Month. While we love spotlighting these communities durin…

July 29, 2024 · 3 min read

Accessibility

Turn on the Captions: An Advocacy Email for Virtual Events

Have you ever attended a Zoom event, only to find that once again, there were no captions available? You type a quick message asking for the feature to be turned on, and the presenters, in a last-minu…

July 8, 2024 · 3 min read

Spoken Language Interpreting

Opening Doors: Making Live Theatre Accessible in Spanish

New York City is renowned for its exceptional theatre, musicals, and live performances on and off Broadway. Talented actors evoke a wide range of emotions – from laughter to tears – creating a sense o…

June 5, 2024 · 6 min read

Accessibility

Deaf Mental Health Awareness

The Deaf community navigates communication barriers and social isolation on a daily basis. Studies have found that Deaf individuals are twice as likely to experience mental health issues compared to t…

May 24, 2024 · 6 min read

Inclusive Communication Services Guides

How to Write the Perfect Audio Description Script (AD)

Imagine the iconic scene from the movie "Love Actually" where Mark (Andrew Lincoln) turns up at Juliet's (Keira Knightley) house and professes his love for her with a series of cue cards. “To me you a…

April 15, 2024 · 3 min read

Spoken Language Interpreting

What’s the Difference Between Translation and Interpreting?

In the field of language services, the terms "translating" and "interpreting" are commonly confused. At Inclusive Communication Services, our translators do the writing and our interpreters do the tal…

April 5, 2024 · 3 min read

Event Coverage

My ASL Interpreting Intern Experience at the NYC Half Marathon

“And they're off…” Times Square bustled with energy as the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon kicked off. Amidst the sea of participants, one group stood out with their unstoppable spirit—the kids! Wit…

March 27, 2024 · 2 min read

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