SERVICES

Deaf Interpretation & Linguistic Services

As a CASLI Deaf Interpreter, I provide specialized linguistic and cultural mediation that goes beyond standard translation.

• ASL-English Interpretation: Professional interpretation for education, community services, and government sectors.

• Linguistic & Cultural Translation: Adapting complex English content into culturally appropriate ASL for media, websites, or educational materials.

• Educational Coaching: Targeted ASL instruction and linguistic modeling for Deaf learners and educators.

Accessibility & Inclusion Consulting

I help organizations move from "standard" compliance to meaningful inclusion, specifically for Deaf and Hard of Hearing stakeholders.

• Accessibility Audits: Evaluating digital and physical environments through an IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) lens.

• Program Development: Designing and evaluating specialized curriculum, such as Deaf Interpreter training programs.

• Instructional Design: Developing accessible educational content, including captioned video production and accessible "Information Literacy" frameworks.

Research & Knowledge Management

Leveraging my background as a Research Librarian and my current PhD work in AI Ethics.

• AI Ethics Consulting: Analyzing federal and institutional AI policies with a focus on transparency and disability justice.

• Literature Reviews & Environmental Scans: Conducting deep-dive academic research on information science, ethics, and accessibility.

• Project Coordination: Leading multi-stakeholder research projects from planning and budgeting to final execution and evaluation.

Information Literacy & Instruction

With years of experience in academic libraries (Gallaudet, SMU, Dalhousie), I offer expert guidance on navigating the information landscape.

• Individual & Group Tutoring: Specialized support in English literacy, math, and research skills for the Deaf community.

• Faculty & Staff Training: Workshops on copyright, Open Educational Resources (OER), and using library technologies like ALMA/Ex-Libris.

• Reference Assistance: Expert-level research support for complex information needs.

Why Work With Me?

I bring a combination of academic rigor (PhD Candidate), technical library expertise, and lived linguistic experience. My work ensures that information is not just "available," but accessible and ethically handled.