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Why the Deaf community still faces barriers to Access to Work
In our connected world of remote meetings and global teams, clear speech remains the foundation of participation. Yet for many deaf and hard‑of‑hearing individuals, invisible barriers still limit their access to work, community, and opportunity. The UK government’s Access to Work scheme is intended to level the playing field with financial and practical support such as BSL interpreters or assistive technologies, but in practice it often fails to deliver in a timely or effective way.
Breaking barriers, building community: Our ‘Without Limits’ charity Zumbathon for NDCS
At Silent Sounds, we believe that communication should never be a barrier to inclusion, and our recent ‘Without Limits’ Charity Zumbathon was a powerful testament to that mission. In collaboration with Chesham Zumba Fitness, our team came together to support the...
Understanding on-demand interpreting services
While on-demand interpreting offers flexible access, it’s important to remember that it relies on the availability of qualified human interpreters, not automated systems. For rare languages in particular, advance booking is essential to ensure timely and effective support.
The value of skilled interpreters
Silent Sounds provides qualified interpreters for accurate, professional interpreting and translation services across all sectors.
Why accurate translation matters in Public Sector communication
In today’s multicultural and multilingual UK, accurate translations in public sector communications is not just a ‘nice-to-have’, it's a legal, ethical, and operational necessity. From healthcare to housing, and from local councils to emergency services, the public...
Why Cyber Essentials Plus matters to Silent Sounds
Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus
At Silent Sounds, protecting our clients’ data is a top priority. We’re proud to hold both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications demonstrating our commitment to strong cyber security practices.
Will interpreters be replaced by AI?
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its rapid evolution, it is reshaping many industries including interpreting and translation services. Naturally, this raises an important question: Will interpreters be replaced by AI?The short answer is no.
Real-time interpreting services with portable InterpretCart
InterpretCart is an innovative portable cart for interpreting services that is transforming how organisations provide language access. Designed to support real-time, remote interpreting in over 250 languages, InterpretCart makes inclusive communication mobile, practical, and immediate.
Without limits Zumbathon for the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS)
Join Our “Without Limits” Zumbathon for NDCS!
Date & Time: Sunday 7th September • 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Location: Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Lane, Chesham HP5 2RG
What are the main differences between BSL and ASL?
BSL (British Sign Language) and ASL (American Sign Language) are distinct languages, each with its own grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Despite both being used in the deaf community, they are not mutually interchangeable.
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