American Sign Language Services

What You Need To Know

Sign Language Services At Focus Interpreting

ASL services are widely video interpretations, where sign language interpreters work remotely with live video and audio feeds to view the deaf party and converse with them. However for those with limited access to a computer and stable Internet connection, telephone interpreting services can be used for situations in which no on-site interpreters are available.

Much like a spoken language, sign language communication comes in unique forms with distinct cultural differences expressed by visible hand gestures. It has evolved alongside the local spoken language, paving the way for the emergence of various sign language standards in different parts of the world. The sign language used in may differ slightly from region to region and country to country.

ASL Interpreting Services

Speech impaired individuals lack the natural capability to articulate speech that may be due to a physical or mental hindrance. Simply availing ASL interpreting services just won’t cut it.

That’s why you need carefully screened and well-trained language professionals to make sure that you’re getting the best service possible.

For all your ASL interpreting needs, choose the Focus Interpreting brand. With accurate translations in over 120 languages, there is no language or cultural barriers that can impede the reliability of our service. Call 800-374-5444 and ask for our best rates!

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ASL Services: What You Need To Know

Part of the American Sign Language service is the Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), which uses video conferencing materials and equipment to provide sign language instructions over the internet. The equipment required for this type of ASL service consists of a computer or tablet, a webcam, and a stable internet access.

How Do You Choose An ASL Sign Company?

Sign language is the use of recognizable visual patterns transmitted via hand motions or body language to convey the context of thoughts. Other non-verbal ways to communicate include:

  • arms positioning
  • body reaction
  • facial expressions

American Sign Language is just as complex as any spoken language. It has a grammatical structure and rules, which must be taken into account when using it to communicate in the same way as any other language.

When requesting ASL services, you need to ensure that your chosen ASL company employs interpreters that possess not only an exceptional memory, mental dexterity, and concentration skills, but the understanding of the significance of the service itself.

The interpreter should be able to:

  • Express thoughts and ideas clearly
  • Have a strong language mastery in both signed and written form
  • Possess foreign language knowledge to accommodate to different backgrounds
  • Must not be limited to translating only, but must be proficient in conceptual message delivery

A sign language interpreter must be courteous and highly professional with the ability to either interpret or transliterate. Aside from interpreting and transliterating, there are other specializations you can take advantage of:

 

  • Oral Interpreting—An oral interpreter hears or watches a person speak and translates at a normal rate of speed, generally a few words behind, in a smooth repetition of statements.
  • Tactile Signing—Tactile signing is among the most prevalent means of communication used by people with both a sight and hearing impairment. Several methods of communication are referred to as Tactile signing, including:
    • Hand-over-hand
    • Tracking
    • Tactile
    • Coactive signing
    • On-body signing
    • Lorm
    • Tracing
    • Braille signing
  • Cued Speech—A type of sign language that maximizes the use of hand movements combined with mouth shapes.
  • Signing Exact English—Comprises a system of manual communication that aims to have an exact representation of spoken English vocabulary and grammar.

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