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Joyful Signing
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Are you a recent grad or new interpreter? 🎓

Join this workshop dedicated to exploring effective teaming strategies & strengthening your interpreting skills!

📅 Thursday, August 28th
🕥 10:30AM – 1:30PM EST
💰 Earn CEUs or get paid for your time!
❗️Hosted by Sarah Biello @Gallaudet University
August 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We are proud to support VOCA & Deaf Austin Theatre’s, “A Strange Loop”!

This Pulitzer & Tony-winning musical is reimagined through a Deaf lens & is accessible in ASL, spoken English, & supertitles!

📍Atlas Performing Arts Center
📅 July 25-Aug 10
🎟️ $40 Tickets

atlasarts.org/events/voca-strange-loop
July 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We are so excited that our CEO, Joi Bannister, has the opportunity to share her insight with so many other wonderful speakers!

Supporting our youth is so important, and we are proud to have a leader so dedicated to seeing the next generations receive the guidance they need to be successful!
July 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to attend this year's Panalyze This event, where our incredible CEO, Joi Bannister, will be presenting as a guest speaker! ✨

The best part? You'll learn all the tricks of the trade - FREE of charge!

Register Here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/young-adul...
July 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
From our team to yours, Happy National Donut Day! 🍩
We are celebrating the only way we know how - with frosting on our face & zero regrets because calories don’t count when they’re shaped like happiness, right? 😌

We hope you have a very sweet weekend! 🩷
June 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Happy Pride Month from the JS Team!🏳️‍🌈

We celebrate love, identity, & the beautiful diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're signing or speaking - your voice matters. Your story matters. And you belong.

Here's to a world where everyone is seen, heard, & celebrated. 💛💚💙💜❤️

#PrideMonth #LGBTQ
June 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
An important message from an incredible organization - we just had to share!

Take a moment to watch:
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
YouTube video by Information DAWN
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May 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Meet Grace Cooney, our Staff Interpreter!

Grace thrives on challenges, especially formal register work, and brings passion to every setting! When she's off the clock, she’s into home renovations, chips and queso (yes please), and spending time with her husband, two daughters, family, & friends! 🛠️💓
May 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We offer Cued Language Transliterator (CLT) services!

Our qualified CLTs are trained to accurately and efficiently convey spoken English through the Cued Speech system, ensuring clear and complete communication access in educational, professional, and community settings!

#CuedSpeech #Accessibility
May 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Happy Belated Memorial Day 🇺🇸

We want to honor and remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in service to our country.

From all of us at Joyful Signing, thank you to those who served. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten. ❤️🤍💙

#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember
May 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
✨𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙏𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙡✨
We're so grateful for the kind words from our amazing clients!

Thank you for trusting us to provide essential services that enhance communication access for the d/Deaf community. Your feedback motivates & inspires us every day! 🤟

#Testimonial #TrustedService #Accessibility
May 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Meet Mikela! She's been Joyful's Admin rockstar since 2021! 🌟

She brings heart to everything she does - including founding a nonprofit & serving as the Executive Director for another!

When she's not busy serving her community - she loves biking, composting, & chasing her next outdoor adventure! 🚴‍♀️
May 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Today, we celebrate two of our favorite people on 20 years of marriage! ❤️

Your dedication to each other has shaped a beautiful marriage & laid the foundation for the incredible work you've achieved with Joyful Signing!

Here’s to two decades of partnership, shared vision, & lasting impact! 🥂
May 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
🎓 We are 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙 of our Director of Interpreting, Heather Turell, on earning her PhD in Translation & Interpretation Research and Pedagogy - 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘴! 📚

Pictured here with her Dissertation Chair, Dr. Emily Shaw, celebrating the culmination of years of hard work & dedication. 💙
May 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Doing the right thing is at the core of who we are.

That means providing the highest quality of communication services and fully supporting those we serve - the d/Deaf community, our interpreters, & our clients.

This isn’t just our work, it’s our purpose. ❤️

#ASL #DeafCommunity #Accessibility
May 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
🎓Graduation Season is here! 🎓
Caps are flying, families are cheering, & every voice deserves to be heard.

Make your ceremony inclusive and celebrate every achievement with accessibility & pride because inclusion isn’t extra, it’s essential. 🤟
May 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Our Amazing Interns! 🎉
We’re thrilled to celebrate Kailee & Tori on successfully completing their internships with Joyful Signing!

We know your futures are bright, and you will contribute so much to the Deaf and interpreting communities! 🤟

#Internship #FutureInterpreters #ASL
May 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Meet Clara- our Scheduling Team Lead! 👏

When she's not working, she loves crocheting, playing with her pets, dancing, & listening to her favorite tunes. 🎶🐾

She's passionate about accessibility & building strong connections within the Deaf Community!

#ASL #Interpreting #Accessibility #Advocacy
May 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
❓FAQ: Why do we need interpreters?
Short answer: Because communication is essential - for everyone!

Interpreters make meaningful communication possible for the d/Deaf & Hard of Hearing community, & we’re so grateful for the vital work they provide! ❤️

#DeafAccess #Interpreters #ASL #Communication
May 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
It’s never too late to celebrate the amazing moms who make the world go 'round! 💐

Happy belated Mother’s Day from all of us on the JS Team! We hope your weekend was filled with love, laughter, and well-deserved appreciation. 💖

#MothersDay #Appreciation #Love
May 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
At Joyful Signing, we passionately serve the Deaf & Hard of Hearing community. We will 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 go above and beyond to ensure your needs are met.
By focusing on our community, we further our impact and achieve more. ✨

Learn more about JS below! 👇
www.joyfulsigning.com/about/
May 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 - 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧! ⚡

Novell brings over 15 years of experience to our team & he's known for his dedication to accessibility & exceptional insight on client needs!

He loves the Miami Dolphins & spending time with his fur babies - Bella, Starr, & Maui! 🐾
May 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Happy National Interpreter Appreciation Day! 🎉

We want to celebrate our amazing interpreters who bridge language barriers, connect cultures, & make communication accessible.

Thank you for your hard work & dedication to creating a more inclusive world! 🙌

#NationalInterpreterAppreciationDay #ASL
May 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
🌟 Meet Heather: Interpreter & Adventurer 🌟

Heather recently earned her Ph.D. in Interpretation & Translation & she specializes in interpreting scientific research & medical conferences!

When she’s not interpreting, Heather’s out exploring the world with her husband and 2 wonderful kiddos! 🏕️
May 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Big news - Joyful Signing has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau! 🎉

This recognition reflects our commitment to trust, integrity, and providing quality support to our clients every step of the way. 🙌

#BBBAccredited #Trust #Integrity #Support
April 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM