“Teamwork Makes the DreamWork”: Why We Partner with Other Agencies?
Addressing the Shortage: One of the driving forces behind The SOS Agency’s mission is the recognition of a significant shortage of ASL interpreters. As the demand for ASL services continues to rise, the shortage has created many challenges for those relying on interpreting services. Prioritizing the Deaf Community At the heart of The SOS […]
A Day in the Life of a Medical Interpreter
Alex is an ASL interpreter who gets assigned to interpret at a hospital. After the doctors finish their rounds, Alex faces a choice – sit in the hall or hang out in the Deaf patient’s room. Alex chooses to hang out with the Deaf patient in their room for the rest of their shift. The […]
Remembering Makeba Orr Smith
Makeba Orr Smith was a nationally certified interpreter, speech pathologist, and child of a Deaf adult (CODA). She had a bubbly personality and everyone in our field loved her. Makeba meant far more to me than just a colleague; she was the first person to be-friend me when I moved to Atlanta. Over the years, […]