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ASL interpreters to help bring all 'Into the Woods' for Sheboygan Theatre Company show

SHEBOYGAN — Sheboygan Theatre Company invites all audiences “Into the Woods” this month, providing sign language interpreters to bring Sondheim to the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. “Into the ...
The Hollywood Reporter

How ‘Barbie With ASL’ Came Together on Max — Along With Its Own Accessible Live Premiere

Warner Bros. Discovery's product and events team sought training and consultation from partner organizations including Deaf West Theatre and RespectAbility to allow deaf people to experience the ...
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'Barbie' with ASL: What to know about the film version and its interpreter's goal to make 'Deaf children feel seen'

Leila Hanaumi, a deaf performer and writer, interpreted sign language for the ASL version of Barbie, now streaming on Max. (Warner Bros.) Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is setting a new precedent for Deaf ...
PBS

Meet the Helpers | ASL Interpreter: In-Depth

American Sign Language, or ASL, Interpreters are trained professionals who translate spoken messages into visual messages using facial expressions and their hands. ASL Interpreters also translate sign ...
PBS

Translating Shakespeare into ASL

Monique Holt explains how she translates Shakespeare into ASL for her role of Duchess of York in Richard III. Danai Gurira Performs Richard III's Opening Monologue Danai Gurira performs the opening ...
The New York Times

How the NHL’s American Sign Language TV broadcasts bring the game to a ‘marginalized’ audience

Would Matthew Tkachuk get there? Anyone watching the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers could feel the tension and anticipation as the Panthers’ Tkachuk sprinted ...
Science Daily

Engineers bring sign language to 'life' using AI to translate in real-time

American Sign Language (ASL) recognition systems often struggle with accuracy due to similar gestures, poor image quality and inconsistent lighting. To address this, researchers developed a system ...