Hospitals are required to provide effective communication for patients, family members, and other individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing under the Americans with Disabilities Act. In some situations, an effective form of communication may only be a simple written note, but in others, a qualified Sign Language Interpretation for Hospitals is needed. ASL (American Sign Language) is a highly visual, non-verbal language that has become the primary language of the Deaf community in the United States. It is used by many Deaf people in their everyday lives and in the workplace. It is difficult for people who are deaf or hard of hearing to receive medical treatment when…

Imagine facing a client who is deaf or hard-of-hearing and you do not understand sign language. Under normal circumstances, you would use an interpreter to relay what you or your client says. Unfortunately, getting an experienced, professional interpreter is not always easy. If you and your organization relate to this challenge, you may benefit from a VRI interpreter. How Video Remote Interpreting Works VRI refers to the use of technology to remotely facilitate communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing parties and hearing parties. Generally, both parties must have a webcam, computer or smartphone, Internet connection, and specialized software to deliver spoken language and sign language at both ends. The interpreter could…