JOHANNESBURG (CBSNewYork/AP) -- The sign-language interpreter on stage at Nelson Mandela's globally broadcast memorial service was a faker who was waving his arms around meaninglessly, advocates for ...

Liu Ying uses sign language to interpret at a conference. CHINA DAILY Liu Ying never thought that a short course in sign language would pique her interest in "silent speech" and introduce her to ...

Language access in healthcare is a crucial component in minimising inequities among patient populations with limited proficiency in the dominant language. Extensive research has demonstrated that ...

This morning, I had about a dozen emails in my inbox, all about the same story: How the sign language interpreter who was interpreting Barack Obama’s speech at yesterday’s memorial service for Nelson ...

A man being criticized by sign language experts for providing fake interpretations while standing close to President Obama and other heads of state at Nelson Mandela’s memorial says he becomes violent ...

There are more than 7,000 languages spoken around the world. In the U.S., Census Data indicates that roughly one in five people speak a language other than English in their homes. Aware of the need ...

A new MA Interpreting course at Queen's University is preparing students for the increasing demand for interpreters.

Amber Galloway Gallego was in bed when a friend texted her: "Turn on Jimmy Kimmel." "I was like, 'Why?' " said Galloway Gallego, who lives in Houston. Then she flipped on the late-night talk show and ...

To celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages, SBS Arabic24 speaks to interpreter Bek Cramp who provides crucial updates to Australia’s deaf and hard of hearing communities. While many ...