International Day of Sign Languages

Gallaudet University and Sorenson Communications Launch Strategic Partnership With a $3 Million Endowment Gift for the Center for Black Deaf Studies

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Friday, June 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gallaudet University and Sorenson Communications announced today a new strategic partnership that aims, through a series of progressive initiatives, to inspire and facilitate collaboration between people who are deaf as well as the prospective government, education, and Fortune 500/1000 companies who engage them. The short- and long-term goals of this partnership support a universal understanding of Deaf culture and the unique, diverse insights and experiences deaf and hard of hearing people add to organizations – and to the world.

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  • The partnership begins with an endowment gift from Sorenson Communications that will support the growth of the Center for Black Deaf Studies , founded and directed by the renowned Black Deaf scholar, Dr. Carolyn D. McCaskill.
  • This strategic partnership will feature an Accelerate Inclusive Excellence Symposium at Gallaudet on September 23, 2022, the International Day of Sign Languages .
  • "Sorenson Communications has long supported Gallaudet University, and we could not be more grateful," said Cordano.
  • McCaskill and Moore expressed their appreciation of the Sorenson donation, noting the company's long-standing support of Gallaudet University.

KUDO Launches Language Access on International Sign Language Day

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

"KUDO's mission of removing language barriers worldwide has further been realized today with the release of KUDO Language Access," said Fardad Zabetian, CEO and Cofounder of KUDO.

Key Points: 
  • "KUDO's mission of removing language barriers worldwide has further been realized today with the release of KUDO Language Access," said Fardad Zabetian, CEO and Cofounder of KUDO.
  • Purpose-built to support interoperability, KUDO Language Access solves key problems in the virtual event and meeting space such as remote engagement, multicultural reach and, most notably, improving inclusivity.
  • KUDO Language Access also solves the logistical challenges of sourcing, vetting, and booking professional interpreters for global meetings and events.
  • KUDO Inc. is a New-York based technology startup founded and managed by language and conferencing industry insiders looking to bring people together.