Contact us by email at interpreting@alsglobal.net or via phone at 1-800-951-5020 for a free estimate on our ASL and CART services.

Orlando, FL ASL & CART Service You can Trust

American Language Services has been helping businesses and other entities reach the deaf and hard of hearing community for more than 35 years. While in-person interpreting, at one time, was the only option, recent technological advances opened the door to other options. Since we offer full-service Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), this article will be comparing Virtual American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting with Communication Access Real-Time Translation (AKA- Closed Captioning & Real Time Subtitling) known as CART.

 Please note that according to the American Disability Act (ADA) that deaf and hard of hearing community have the legal right to receive full access through the use of ASL and or CART services. The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and providing ASL interpreters for deaf individuals complies with federal law and promotes equal accessibility.

Some interesting Facts About the City of Orlando

• Disney World in Orlando is the world’s largest Disney Park. With 4 theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom), 2 water parks, 27 hotels, and multiple golf courses, Walt Disney World in Orlando is the largest Disney Park in the world. The property is spread over 25,000 acres and employs more 75,000 people. It is, in fact, USA’s largest single site employer.
• Gatorland in Orlando has earned itself the nickname “Alligator Capital of the World” by virtue of being home to more than 2000 American Alligators.
• Orlando has more than 100 lakes, all of which were formed from giant sinkholes. The deepest point of Lake Eola, one of the best places to visit in Orlando, measures 80 feet.
• The most famous player for the Orlando Magic is Shaquille O’Neal, who wears a size 17 shoe.
• Orlando is the Lightning Capital of America.
• The official nickname of the city of Orlando is “The City Beautiful,” although it is also known as “O-Town.”
• It is no secret that golf is a major sport within the state of Florida, with statewide golf courses reaching over 1,250, the city of Orlando alone is home to 24 of them. There are also another 39 golf courses within a 20-mile radius of the city, including 27 public, 3 municipal, 1 PL, and 8 private courses.
• In 2014, 62 million vacationers determined to go to O-Town. This made Orlando the first vacation spot in U.S. history to obtain more than 60 million vacationers inside a single year. Since then, Orlando hit a record-setting 75 million annual visitors in 2018.
• Orlando was once the Citrus Capital of USA. Between 1875 to 1895 was a golden period in Orlando’s history as the city became an important hub of Florida’s citrus industry. The period of prosperity ended with the Great Freeze of 1895 when much of the citrus crop was destroyed. And farmers were forced to move elsewhere or choose other occupations.
• Orlando businessman Dr. Philip Phillips once owned 5,000 acres of citrus, perfected the canned orange juice process and sold his company to Minute Maid in 1954 for $50 million.
• Famous movies filmed in Orlando include “Sharknado 3”, “Sisters”, “Apollo 13”, “The Waterboy”, and “Jurassic Park III”.
• Mr. Rogers wrote “Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” as his senior thesis at Rollins College. You can see his lakefront home aboard a Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour.
• One of the world’s largest McDonald’s is located in Orlando Florida. Also known as the Epic McD, the restaurant is spread over 19,000 square feet.
• The popular American band, Backstreet Boys, was literally born in the backstreets of Orlando Florida. It happened in 1993 when Lou Pearlman decided to name them after Orlando’s Backstreet Market, a flea market where the group used to hang out.

Orlando ASL & CART Language Interpreters

American Language Services is known for our high-quality, In-person and Virtual interpreters, as well as the outstanding client services we provide. We work in 200+ languages including Legal and Medical Certified and Qualified.  ASL and CART are the fastest growing languages in Orlando today a language interpreter can be a very underestimated professional in the world today. There are over 100 languages spoken in the Orlando Metro area alone. Many of us know one language, and we specialize in one field of study. Our Orlando Interpreters are fluent in English and at least one other language, and they are knowledgeable in a wide range of specialized fields including legal, medical, technical, manufacturing, and engineering.

A brief history of ASL Interpreting in Orlando

Most people know that ASL stands for American Sign Language. But not everyone knows that it is a distinct language—not simply an offshoot of American English. Though its beginnings are murky, many believe that ASL originated from a merger of French Sign Language (SLF) and local U.S. sign languages. While ASL and SLF are distinct languages, there are still some similarities between their signs.

What actually is ASL?   ASL a complete, natural language that has the same linguistic properties as spoken languages with grammar however that differs from English. ASL is expressed by movements of the hands and face.  ASL is a language completely separate and distinct from English. It contains all the fundamental features of language, with its own rules for pronunciation, word formation, and word order.  Because of the physical nature of ASL, a two-person team of ASL interpreters is required for assignments longer than 1 hour in duration.

The National Center for Health Statistics claims that 28 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss, though only between two and eight percent of them are natural ASL speakers.  Helping these select individuals translate the audible into the understandable is the job of an ASL interpreter.  If you have ever been to a play, a concert or watched a government briefing, you have probably seen an ASL interpreter signing just out of view.  An interesting side note is that Statista estimates that there are currently around 60,000 active ASL interpreters in the USA.

The Benefits of ASL Interpreting in Orlando

When it comes to communicating with hard-of-hearing or deaf audiences, there are a few reasons you might want to opt for an Orlando ASL interpreter over CART services. These include:

• A More Personal Connection: A real person has several advantages over a computer screen. First, human interpreters have an easier time conveying emotion. Second, they are better equipped to point out speakers and assist with pronunciation issues. Finally, an interpreter gives a deaf or hard of hearing person a chance to bond with another person.
• Enhanced Speed: Skilled interpreters can hold pace with even the fastest speakers. Lack of delay makes it easier for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to keep up with the conversation.
• Cost Effective:  While costs range by the type of ASL you need (Legal, medical, business, etc.) and when the assignment is scheduled, the cost off ASL, across the board, is less money than CART.

What Is CART?

While the majority of people know what American Sign Language is, the same cannot be said for Communication Access Real-Time Translation. Often referred to as CART, this communication method for the deaf and hard of hearing is best described as subtitling for live discussions. Unlike ASL, which relies on a professional interpreter, CART services are provided by a well-trained stenographer or transcriptionist. They transcribe anything said and then broadcast the resulting text to a phone, computer, or TV screen.

CART is often seen as a cost-effective and efficient way to ensure everybody can follow along. While often used to help deaf students in the classroom, CART captioning benefits anyone that can read.  Much like ASL interpreting, it can be done both onsite with a physical transcriptionist or remotely with an offsite one.

Why You Should Consider CART for the Orlando Market

Communication Access Real-Time Translation is growing in popularity due to the following characteristics:

• It Serves a Wider Array of Deaf People: If you do a little math, you will realize that 65 percent of hard-of-hearing people in the USA do not speak ASL fluently. CART makes it so these people can join in on the conversation as well.
• CART Makes It Scalable: While people in the front rows can easily make out what an interpreter is signing, it gets harder as the distance increases. Since captions can be beamed to multiple screens simultaneously, they do not have to factor speaker distance into the equation.
• The Text Provides a Written Record: Having a transcript of everything your professor said would be a godsend come finals. Having a record of a meeting can also provide clarity to all those involved as well. The physical nature of CART recording makes that possible. This ability is one reason so many college students opt for CART over traditional ASL interpreting. 

About American Language Services

Founded in 1985, American Language Services was there to help pioneer the rise in remote ASL interpreting options. Our dedication to quality and client satisfaction in interpreting allowed us to shift from a one-woman agency into one of the most successful language agencies in the world. Our language experts provide ASL & CART interpreting services to people all around the world. Because of our 24/7 availability, you’ll never have to worry about us not being available, on off times, for an assignment.

AML-Global has some of the most impressive linguistic talents in the world. These highly skilled language professionals are recruited, screened, and tested to ensure high-quality work.

Contact us by email at interpreting@alsglobal.net or via phone at 1-800-951-5020 for a free estimate on our ASL and CART services.