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Careers for Sign Language Learners: How Your Skills Can Make a Difference

signlanguage.blog29 January 202529 January 2025

Learning sign language (BSL, ASL, NZSL, Auslan, LASL, etc) opens doors to a wide range of rewarding careers, from direct roles like interpreting and education support to enhancing professions like...

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How to Become a Certified Sign Language / ASL Interpreter in the USA: A Complete Guide

signlanguage.blog29 January 202529 January 2025

Becoming a certified sign language interpreter in the United States is a rewarding career path that requires skill, dedication, and formal certification. The process is overseen by a national governing...

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The Fascinating World of Indigenous Sign Languages: Preserving Ancient Traditions

signlanguage.blog29 January 202529 January 2025

When we think of sign languages, many of us picture widely used systems like American Sign Language (ASL) or British Sign Language (BSL). However, sign languages have existed for centuries...

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How to Be an Ally to the Deaf Community: 7 Simple Steps

signlanguage.blog29 January 202529 January 2025

Being an ally to the Deaf community means more than just acknowledging their existence—it means taking active steps to support their rights, needs, and culture. Whether you’re a friend, family...

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The History of Sign Languages: From Ancient Times to Modern Day

signlanguage.blog29 January 202529 January 2025

Sign languages are not a modern invention. They have existed for centuries, evolving alongside spoken languages and playing a vital role in the lives of Deaf individuals and communities. Far...

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Breaking Barriers: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Leaders in Government Around the World

signlanguage.blog29 January 202529 January 2025

There have been a few notable Deaf or Hard of Hearing (HoH) individuals who have served in high-level government positions, including members of Congress and parliamentarians around the world. While...

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How the Federal Freeze Could Impact the Deaf/HoH Community

signlanguage.blog29 January 202529 January 2025

NOTE: This is written as breaking news on 29 January 2024 - Please check updated news or press releases for any updates, as of this date, everything is still up...

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The Growing Role of AI in Sign Language Translation

signlanguage.blog29 January 202529 January 2025

Technology has always played a crucial role in breaking down barriers for the Deaf community, from video relay services to captioning tools. But in recent years, one innovation has emerged...

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The Power of Deaf Events: Celebrating Community, Culture, and Connection

signlanguage.blog28 January 202528 January 2025

Deaf events are more than just gatherings—they are vibrant celebrations of culture, language, and community. From local meetups to international festivals, these events provide a space for Deaf individuals to...

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Exploring the Rich Diversity of Sign Languages Around the World

signlanguage.blog28 January 202528 January 2025

When we think of languages, we often imagine spoken words, accents, and dialects. But for millions of Deaf individuals around the world, language is expressed through the hands, face, and...