Cross Communications Interpreting Services

01/14/2025

Happy Birthday to Cross Comm’s tech guru, Ethan Honza ! 🎉🥳 Ethan is an essential part of the team, taking his job as AV coordinator as seriously as he does his interpreting work. 💻 His passion for interpreting and heart for the community that brought him up is obvious to anyone that meets him. Let’s wish him a happy birthday today! 👏🙌

01/13/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to the trailblazing Audree Norton (1927-2015)! 🎉 A founding company member of the National Theatre of the Deaf, she shattered glass ceilings and brought Deaf representation to the stage and screen. 👏 Let’s celebrate her legacy!

01/11/2025

🌟 On National Vision Board Day, take a moment to visualize your goals, put your dreams on display, and set the tone for an amazing year ahead. Whether it’s personal growth, career milestones, or a new adventure, vision boards can help you achieve your goals in 2025🏔️

What’s on your vision board this year? Share your inspiration with us! 💫

01/09/2025

If we need to get "back to basics”, does that mean we should be expecting carrier pigeons for the next news update? 🐦 🤔

Accessibility isn't a trend, it's a necessity. In times of crisis, clear communication is essential for everyone!
Curious if the people who feel distracted by the interpreter, turned the volume down and only read the captions for updates…. how distracting that would be for them. 🙄🤷‍♀️

Charlie Kirk calls for eliminating sign language interpreters during emergency briefings: “It's a distraction” Kirk: “Can we please just go away with half the screen during these emergency briefings to the sign language interpreters? ... This is just over the top.” Written by Media Matters S...

01/06/2025

☀️Calling all Deaf interpreters working towards certification ☀️

Are you ready to take the next step in your interpreting journey? Rooted Connections is offering internship opportunities in Austin, Tx for Deaf interpreters looking to become a Certified Deaf Interpreter! 🙌

This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, expand your skills, and grow with a supportive team.🤝💬 Email [email protected] for more information!

🌞 Good Morning!

We have a few exciting internship opportunities for Deaf Interpreters who are pursuing Certified Deaf Interpreter and are looking for more hands-on experience and practice.

If you're interested or know someone who might be, please reach out to me at [email protected].

Please note – this is an unpaid internship, in Austin Texas.

Looking forward to connecting with you! 😊

01/05/2025

Today, we're celebrating National Day of Dialogue! 🗣️✨. Meaningful dialogue fosters mutual understanding, respect, and growth between interpreting teams. 🌱 Let's invest in conversations that build stronger relationships and promote a culture of respect—toward one another, our clients, and agencies we work with. 💬🤝

This is a great workshop offered to help us deliberately practice our dialogue skills! Click the link for more information: https://www.aslis.com/.../lets-talk-a-new-framework-for.../ 🙌

Workshop Wednesday: January 15th 6pm-8pm (CT). “Let’s Talk: A New Framework for Debriefing” by Brent Tracy

12/31/2024

We had blast celebrating our amazing “Gemstones” at our annual end-of-the-year party last Friday! 🎉 From the delicious food everyone brought to the hilarious games and award ceremony, it was a night to remember 💎

Huge “thank you” to our incredible “Gemstones” for all your hard work and dedication this last year- you truly make Cross Comm sparkle! 💖 We missed those of you that couldn’t make it, but we know we’ll see you at the next one 😉 If you have any photos or videos from the party, share them in the comments!

12/29/2024

🎉 Happy birthday to the incredible, driving force behind Cross Communications, Lindsay Cross ! 🥳 Her dedication to the Deaf community is unmatched, and her passion inspires us all. We're so grateful for her leadership and the positive impact she has every single day! ✨

12/25/2024

Happy Holidays from our family to yours! Wishing you all the best this season.
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12/23/2024

✨Interpreters will be provided for the 12pm Christmas Eve service at Praise Church tomorrow! Come by and experience the ‘Joy’ with us🎄 Click this link to save your seat!
https://praisechristiancenter.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/684/responses/new

12/22/2024

✨🎄 Christmas is almost here!🎄✨Cozy up with loved ones and enjoy our version of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" 🎅
🌟What special traditions do you share with your family on Christmas Eve?

12/20/2024

🎅 Ho-ho-hold up! It's National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.✨We're on the hunt for the ugliest sweater. Use this template to design your own sweater and share it in the comments!👇

12/11/2024

📱 It's App Day! 📱

Whether you're using an iPhone or an Android, there's a whole world of apps designed to make life more accessible. From captioning apps to switch controls, our phones allow us to navigate our world with more ease! Which accessibility apps do you use? 🤔

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12/11/2024

Nyle DiMarco making his directorial debut to share the story of Deaf President Now! 🎥We can’t wait to watch! 🍿

12/09/2024

We love the tradition of sending holiday cards! It's a wonderful way to connect with loved ones and spread some cheer.💌

✨Need some inspiration? Check out websites like Shutterfly and Minted to create your own personalized cards! You can also get them printed at your local pharmacy🎄

Don't forget to share your creations with us! We'd love to see how you're spreading holiday cheer this season. 😊

12/08/2024

We’re celebrating this season of joy and warmth by reflecting on the beautiful words of Helen Keller: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” ❤️  

This year, let’s focus on spreading joy to those around us! Whether it’s a kind gesture, a thoughtful gift, or simply being a shoulder to lean on, there are countless ways to make a difference in someone’s life.🕯️
What are some ways you can spread joy this holiday season? Share your ideas in the comments below! 👇