What Is The Third Most Widely Spoken LanguageIn The United States?

What Is The Third Most Widely Spoken Language
In The United States?

If you’re like most hospitals, government offices, universities and other
organizations, you probably have people available to speak to many of those
patients, citizens, students and others for whom English is not their first
language. Many organizations even have people on their team, or at least
readily available, who are proficient in the most common languages, like
Spanish, Chinese, and perhaps even Tagalog. But do you have someone on-
hand who is proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)?
According to thought leader, Trudy Suggs, American Sign Language (ASL) is
the third most popular language used in America. She notes that ASL is
often overlooked when it comes to providing language services. Many
organizations don’t realize what a large number of people there are in the
U.S. who are deaf or have extreme hearing loss, and who could benefit from
an ASL interpreter.
Some examples where ASL interpreters will be helpful include:

  • an emergency room conversation between a doctor and patient,
  • an attorney-client conversation,
  • a student attending a class at school or university,
  • a sales presentation to a deaf customer.
    In many cases, in order to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act
    (ADA), one must have an ASL interpreter on hand.
    Empire Interpreting Service™​ can help you assess your needs and then
    provide both on-site and on-demand ASL interpreters to help patients,
    clients, customers or students communicate.

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