Why you need sign language interpretations at your next event

As we transition into the era of hybrid events, ensuring accessibility for all attendees becomes crucial. One significant way to achieve this is by incorporating sign language interpretations into your event. Let's explore why sign language interpretations are essential and how they can enhance the experience for all participants. 

Understanding Sign Language: Sign language facilitates communication and helps people with special needs become more independent and self-assured. It fosters cultural connection, empathy, and a more inclusive society for individuals of all abilities. It also improves socialization, education, and work possibilities, encouraging inclusion and empowerment. Sign language interpreters play a vital role in facilitating communication between them ensuring that everyone can participate fully in conversations and activities.  

Types of Sign Languages: There are around 300 different sign languages that are currently in use, reflecting the linguistic diversity of deaf communities. Amongst them, American Sign Language (ASL) is one of the most widely used sign languages in North America, while British Sign Language (BSL) is prevalent in the United Kingdom. International Sign Language (IS) serves as a common mode of communication at international events, bridging linguistic barriers between deaf individuals from different countries. Each sign language has its own unique vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the Deaf community worldwide.

Importance of Sign Language Interpretations at Hybrid Events: At hybrid events, providing sign language interpretations guarantees that participants who are specially abled can fully engage with the content and socialize with other attendees. It encourages variety and inclusivity, creating a friendly atmosphere for all participants. Interpreters who are proficient in sign language facilitate smooth communication during panel discussions, Q&A sessions, presentations, and networking events, thus augmenting the entire experience of the event. 

At Performedia, we understand the importance of accessibility and hence we offer these key features and services to ensure inclusivity: 

• Professional Sign Language Interpreters: Our team works with experienced sign language interpreters who are proficient in various sign languages, ensuring accurate and effective communication for specially abled individuals.

• Customized Accessibility Solutions: We work closely with event organizers to assess their accessibility needs and tailor our services accordingly. Whether it's providing live captioning, live webinar translations, or video transcriptions, we ensure that all participants can fully participate in the event. 

• Seamless Integration: Our sign language interpretation services seamlessly integrate into both in-person and virtual event environments, allowing specially abled attendees to access content from anywhere in the world. 

Providing sign language interpretations at your next hybrid event by giving equal access to information and communication to everyone. This way, event organizers create a engaging and inclusive event experience for all participants. At Performedia, we are dedicated to empowering organizers to host successful and accessible hybrid events.