Tag: sign language interpreting
UK Government Funds Major Expansion of Specialist Interpreters for the Deafblind Community
The collaboration between agencies and industry bodies underpins the government’s effort to expand interpreter availability and strengthen long‑term access for Deafblind people in the UK.
FIFA World Cup 2026™ to Feature Sign Language Interpretation for All Matches and Additional Accessible Experiences
FIFA’s dedicated sign language interpreters will not just convey the play-by-play action but will also relay key audio cues to help ensure fans feel every moment of the match in real time.
Sign Language: More Than Just ASL
American Sign Language is hardly the only signed language in the world. Sign languages are usually made by and for the Deaf community in a particular country.
The dispute over Sanremo Music Festival’s sign language performances
The Sanremo Music Festival, which began this year on Feb. 1, began offering sign language accommodations in 2020. This year, however, sign language performances will be no more, after a dispute between Sanremo in LIS' artistic director and Radiotelevisione italiana.