By Flourish
As we look to the future with optimism, the momentum of growth is bringing exciting opportunities—concerts, festivals, events, and thriving corporate initiatives. To ensure everyone can participate fully in these experiences, it's essential to consider the needs of the hard-of-hearing community. Whether you're traveling to a new city, attending business conventions, meetings, or training sessions, or facing unexpected healthcare needs while away from home, Huntsville-based Deaf Access, Inc. is here to ensure communication access and inclusion every step of the way.
Deaf Access, Inc. is a woman-owned Sign Language interpreting service that’s been serving Huntsville and the surrounding area for more than 25 years. Founded by Frances Smallwood, Deaf Access, Inc. provides quality Sign Language interpreting services for a variety of settings to include technical, employment, legal, healthcare, education, business and government, to name a few.
When it came to matters of employment, Smallwood saw firsthand how deaf employees were routinely excluded from business discussions. “Before, many deaf people were left out from meetings or conversations, especially Department of Defense (DoD) sensitive information, because their interpreter was not cleared to hear those details,” said Smallwood. “We’re able to support our DoD community because our interpreters are qualified to hear and interpret this type of information, which is one of the services that differentiates us.”
Deaf Access, Inc. has seen immense growth in assisting government organizations over the last several years. “We have partnered with businesses such as the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and provided services for their Deaf Space Camp. Our community is really recognizing and valuing the need for interpreting services - no matter what environment they’re in,” says Smallwood.
For more information, visit www.deafaccessinc.org or contact (256) 489-9606.