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I've had a pretty good experience with CART, but one thing to keep in mind is that the captioning is not perfect. Especially the first few classes. It takes time for the provider to install the specific subject dictionary into the captioning program and to practice the series of keys that will...

Thanks, Etoile! I guess my concern was that since the appointment or assignment was for the Deaf individual, I wouldn't want the person to be uncomfortable. I do understand that people are afraid of dogs or don't like them. You are correct in that the dog will be rather large. I don't see it...

You could also let him know directly that it bothered you. How about playing it up as "if the wrong person overhears, your tone could be misconstrued as discriminatory and a complaint filed" That way you're not accusing him of anything, but stressing the inappropriateness of the comment. Most...

So here's an interesting question for you. Have you ever had an interpreter who had a service dog? I'm making my way through an ITP right now and planning to do some work as a qualified interpreter when I graduate. I am on the waiting list for a service dog that should be ready for me right...

Just a terp...but I gotta say it is NOT my dream job. I just really love to sign. I will probably do some 1-on-1 work in the community for awhile and then pursue grad work at Gally.

The instructor for my ITP said that if you take and pass the written test before June 30th of this year, the results are good for five years. This means that you would NOT have to get a degree to be certified, but you WOULD have to complete the certification process within the five year window.

Sorry for the delay in responding Jenny, I was in PA for a service dog interview (I was approved - yay!). I like the idea of keeping your interpreters separate, that seems very practical. I also agree that it's important to pick something and stick with it. For now, I'm most comfortable signing...

I am going to tread lightly regarding this subject so as not to ruffle any feathers, but my experience has been that those who are full members of Deaf Culture share specific experiences and ideals just as members of any other cultural group do. What makes cultures unique is that the members can...

Thanks! That makes me feel a lot better too. My best friend just keeps saying "He's an ass." His behavior was questionable from the beginning actually. So much so that my primary physician had to pull him aside and tell him how inappropriate he was. I'm glad to be rid of him. I am sorry to...

Thanks guys. I appreciate the honest feedback. It is such a struggle finding "where you belong" without the added stress of a medical condition. Recently, my medication was increased and it triggered terrible anxiety and panic attacks. I went to my neurologist for a follow-up and he told me...

Hey all, I hope this belongs here. I'm having some difficulty functioning between the Deaf and hearing worlds and was wondering if anyone could provide some insight. I am hard of hearing. Due to a neurovascular disorder and some permanent nerve damage, my hearing fluctuates. Some days I...

This made me giggle! I felt stupid too. And then when we sat down and the movie started, it didn't work so we had to get the manager. RWC is actually really hard for me because I have some trouble with my eyes and having to look off to the side to read the captions is uncomfortable for me.

This is definitely true. I will typically just tell people I am deaf as it saves explaining and frustration on my end. I find that people don't understand what it means to be hard of hearing and will shout or "forget". I personally don't find the term "hearing impaired" offensive, but I know...

Honestly, I found your post a bit hard to follow. You are asking if you are hearing impaired, right? You wear hearing aides and have been told you have a hearing loss by a healthcare professional. That seems to constitute a hearing impairment to me. As for SSI, a hearing impairment would...

I have a pin that says "Hard of hearing, please look at me and speak clearly" :-)

As a general rule, there are more female than male interpreters available in the community at any given time. I understand and respect your reservations. It is wonderful that you are able to recognize your weaknesses and level of comfort with interpreting. If you are uncomfortable...

I played with it a bit at the store the other day. I thought it had a very "cheap" feel to it. It is surprisingly thin and the few solid buttons feel like plastic. I wasn't impressed.

My name sign is actually the sign for "cousin" (male) because my family tells people that a famous basketball player is my father's cousin. It became a standing, inside joke because this basketball player is a different ethnicity and pretty wild in his actions. When I was at Gallaudet, my...

Typically a CDI is an interpreter that has explicit knowledge of ASL as well as another sign language or mode of communication. For example, one working in the US might be proficient in both ASL and PSE. Many interpreters use PSE when they go on assignment, and many Deaf have difficulty...

Hi all, My best friend is visually impaired and uses a guide dog. She would like to take ASL classes at the local university. She has already studied some ASL through the community college where she used to live. I suggested she request an interpreter to sit in front of her and re-sign...