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Signing Time (Recommended for HOH/Hearing kids only) https://www.mysigningtime.com/watch-free https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050AH1HK?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback This show was one of my first exposures to Sign Language. I would always ask my mom to get it from the library! It's like Ms. Rachel but for sign-supported speech. The language used in this show isn't fully ASL accessible. Rachel Coleman, the woman that signs in the show signs about half the words she

There's a subtle irony in what I do and who I am, in a way that is very difficult for me to put my finger on. This post is quite a bit more vulnerable and personal than most of my other content. I daresay in a society and near-constant AI slop, real is bold, and real is relevant. My JOB is to give people a voice, but sometimes, I can't use mine. When I voice-interpret, I am bold, I am articulate, and I am clear. When I express myself verbally, I stutter, sometimes I feel shy.

Here in Virginia, we have JUST had our open captions law gone into effect this month! I hope you're celebrating by going to the movies! I haven't yet, but I really should... I'm thinking about seeing The Odyssey. Open Captions... Who cares??? I feel like whenever I talk about Open Captions, no one cares. Open Captions are subtitles shown on the big screen for all to see. The personal devices that hook into a cupholder or the glasses are difficult to say the least. Users repor

Phew.... it's time to catch up. I've been MIA for a while now, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIN, even Facebook. First thing's first, I'm elated to announce, that I now have VQAS III/II, EIPA PSE Elementary 3.2, and have passed the EIPA Written test. These credentials have increased my work opportunities and earning potential. Here's a photo with me posing with the "PASSED" screen on my EIPA Written (blurred screen due to confidentiality agreement). The proctor said "Mentos make yo

We talked about bookkeeping apps last week, so this week we move on to apps I use in general. Google Apps This one is a package deal, I use Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Maps, and Keep Notes the most. I like how they sync across my laptop, phone, and tablet seamlessly over Wifi. Calculator I have dyscalculia (It's like dyslexia but for math) so I have my Google Sheet set up to automatically figure my mileage, billing, etc. However, sometimes you need to be able to cal

Tax season is coming up! It's every freelancers favorite time of year (haha....). Both my grandmother and my mom were bookkeepers, so I came by bookkeeping skills naturally. Google Sheets and Google App Scripts I like to keep things simple, but somehow keeping things simple made them more complicated. I type every assignment and the details on a row in Google Sheets and then I asked my husband to use Google App Scripts to make it sync with my Google Calendar. This setup is pe

Disclaimer: I'm not a tax expert, so please make sure to double check current IRS rules and laws, and ask a CPA or EA any questions you may have. Also, all this information is based on my knowledge as of December 30, 2025. Gas Mileage This is definitely the biggest one, at least for a lot of us. Gas mileage to and from jobs (if you have a home office), and in between jobs. Gas mileage to the airport for business trips and gas mileage to workshops and trainings. It adds up qui

Most people dread this, but I love it. Let's explore the different things we need to keep organized. Assignments I keep them all on a spreadsheet. I categorize them broadly (educational, medical, community, etc) and then more specifically (K12, Primary Care, Meeting, etc). I do this so that if I want to, I can run off stats that I did X% of community jobs and X% of medical interpreting. There's a column for gas mileage as well. My spreadsheet syncs to my calendar and also aut

Last week we talked about free CEU courses, here's a list of ones that are worth the investment. All links are listed at the bottom! Sign Playing This one is so good, I don't even know how else I can explain it. The instructors are Deaf and teach how to use language creatively but also grammatically accurate. They have a variety of topics. ASL Pinnacle Also by a Deaf creator. I wanted to go to their workshop discussing political signs, but I didn't get the chance. Rainone Sis

Since the RID CPC states that "Interpreters engage in professional development" so many of us are always on the hunt for CEU courses and workshops. Then some of us are certified or licensed and are required to earn a specific number of CEUs annually. All the links are listed at the bottom of the article. Purple/ZP Say what you will about Purple, but they're always offering free CEU workshops on a wide variety of topics. Some of their workshops have been really excellent. You