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DAS provides the highest in quality interpreting and CART services to our clients.

09/07/2026

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A bright, cheerful square graphic celebrating Happy Labor Day! The design has a patriotic summer theme with red, white, and blue decorations, colorful hand-painted lettering, American flags, bunting, sunflowers, and a sunny beach setting. Large navy, red, orange, and teal lettering reads “Happy LABOR DAY!” with playful stars, hearts, and decorative brushstrokes surrounding the words.
Below the main greeting, centered on a textured white paint-like background, the message reads: “We hope you take some time this weekend to slow down, recharge and enjoy the people and moments that matter the most.” The words slow down, recharge, and enjoy are emphasized in colorful script lettering.
The background features a bright blue sky and ocean, a blue Adirondack chair with a red-and-white striped pillow, American flags, red-white-and-blue bunting, sunflowers in a blue container, and a patriotic straw hat in the foreground. The overall feeling is warm, festive, relaxing, patriotic, and summery, encouraging people to pause and enjoy the Labor Day weekend.

☀️ Slow down. Recharge. Enjoy. ❤️ This Labor Day weekend, make a little extra room for the people and moments that matter most. 🇺🇸

09/01/2026

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A square graphic celebrating Deaf Awareness Month on a white background. A large dark navy silhouette of an open hand fills most of the left and center of the image. The hand is formed as a colorful word cloud featuring terms connected to Deaf culture, communication, community, and accessibility.
Words appear in varying sizes and shades of white, gold, and blue. Prominent words include ASL, Deaf culture, community, connection, access, collaborate, support, pride, language, interpreting, identity, belonging, engage, elevate, uplift, communication, and advocacy. The largest words, “community” and “connection,” appear across the lower palm, emphasizing connection and shared community.
In the upper-right corner, large navy and gold text reads: “Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month.”
The Deaf Access Solutions (DAS) logo appears in the lower-right corner. It consists of the black letters “DAS” inside a white oval accented by sweeping blue shapes.
The overall design celebrates Deaf culture, ASL, accessibility, advocacy, identity, communication, and the importance of connection and community during Deaf Awareness Month.

Deaf Awareness Month is more than a celebration—it’s about connection, culture, language, and community.

08/25/2026

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A vertical 4:5 graphic commemorating the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Founding Anniversary on August 25 and celebrating Deaf-led advocacy, civil rights, and equal access.
The top of the graphic reads “August 25 — NAD FOUNDING Anniversary!” with a banner stating “DEAF-LED ADVOCACY. CIVIL RIGHTS. EQUAL ACCESS.” A gold-and-navy badge notes that NAD was established August 25, 1880, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The center features a large historic photograph of the 1880 NAD founding convention in Cincinnati, showing the people who gathered for the historic event. An image of the original convention notice appears alongside it, identifying the National Association of Deaf-Mutes meeting in Cincinnati beginning August 25, 1880. The NAD 1880 emblem is prominently displayed over the photograph.
A quote reads: “Deaf people uniting for rights, access, and a voice that will be heard.”
The lower section highlights NAD's legacy under “THE BIRTH OF A MOVEMENT,” noting that Deaf leaders from across the United States came together to form the organization. It emphasizes: “We organized. We advocated. We changed the world.”
Additional sections recognize NAD's work in protecting American Sign Language (ASL), advocating for civil rights and equal access, fighting discrimination and injustice, and empowering Deaf communities nationwide.
The graphic concludes with “Our History. Our Rights. Our Future.” and “STRONGER TOGETHER. LOUDER TOGETHER.”, accompanied by illustrations of hands making the ILY sign and a heart.
The bottom encourages viewers to “Celebrate. Educate. Advocate.” and “Honor the Past. Build the Future.” The DAS logo appears at lower left, with a reference to NAD.org for additional information.

One gathering. One movement. More than a century of Deaf-led advocacy.

08/24/2026

Please join us in congratulating Erin Lappin on joining the DAS Executive Team as the Director of Business Development and Contracts. We're thrilled to have her leadership, experience and perspective helping shape DAS.

Image description: Graphic announcing Erin Lappin as DAS’s Director of Business Development and Contracts and a member of the DAS Executive Team. The graphic features Erin’s headshot alongside the DAS logo and highlights her proven leadership, industry expertise, unique perspective as a nationally certified interpreter, strategic focus, and collaborative approach. The announcement congratulates Erin on this well-deserved next step and welcomes her to the Executive Team.

08/13/2026

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Square commemorative graphic honoring George W. Veditz (1861–1937), an early Deaf leader and advocate for American Sign Language. A restored sepia portrait of Veditz appears on the left against a vintage parchment background with subtle film imagery. On the right, large text reads: "Remembering George W. Veditz – Champion of American Sign Language."

Three highlights note that he preserved ASL on film in 1913, led the National Association of the Deaf, and helped preserve Deaf language, history, and culture for future generations. A horizontal filmstrip across the center features authentic stills from Veditz's 1913 sign language recordings.

At the bottom, a prominent quote reads: "As long as we have Deaf people on earth, we will have signs." — George W. Veditz. The Deaf Access Solutions (DAS) logo appears in the lower right. The design uses navy blue, gold, cream, and sepia tones, blending a historical museum aesthetic with modern branding. Photo courtesy of Gallaudet University Archives; film stills from George W. Veditz's 1913 sign language recordings, National Association of the Deaf.

More than a century ago, George W. Veditz understood something powerful: language is worth preserving. His groundbreaking work helped capture ASL on film and protect a vital piece of Deaf history. Click here for an example of his work! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XITbj3NTLUQ

08/09/2026

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Graphic celebrating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples featuring an Indigenous signer in traditional attire. The graphic honors American Indian Plains Sign Language (PISL), its connection to Plains tribes, and its contributions to ASL through signs, classifiers, storytelling, and language development. Includes the Deaf Access Solutions logo and the message: “Respect. Recognize. Celebrate. Every Voice. Every Story.”

Celebrate International Day of the World's Indigenous People and the legacy of American Indian Plains Sign Language. Every voice carries history. Every sign tells a story.

07/26/2026

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A portrait-oriented social media graphic commemorating the 36th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), July 26, 2026. The design uses a blue-and-white ripple effect layout with a central circle connected by lines to multiple images showing how accessibility benefits everyone.
In the upper-left corner, a person opens an accessible entrance door featuring the ADA wheelchair symbol. Text beside the image reads: “The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebrating 36 Years Opening Access and Opportunities To Everyone — July 26.”
At the center of the graphic is a dark blue circle with white and yellow text that states: “Removing barriers for one creates pathways for all.” Lines extend from the circle to surrounding images representing different forms of accessibility.
The surrounding images show:
A Deaf person communicating through an ASL interpreter with two other people. The interpreter is wearing a shirt displaying the “Sign Language Interpreter” accessibility symbol.
A parent using an accessible ramp while pushing a child in a stroller.
A traveler using an automatic accessible entrance while pulling luggage.
A student viewing an online lecture with captions displayed on the screen.
An older adult using a tablet with large-print accessible information.
A professional workplace meeting where captions are displayed on a screen to support communication access.
At the bottom of the graphic is a large banner. On the left is the DAS (Deaf Access Solutions) logo. On the right, white and yellow text reads:
“The ADA reminds us that accessibility is not about giving some people more — it is about removing barriers so everyone can participate.”
The overall message emphasizes that accessibility benefits the entire community by creating opportunities for communication, participation, independence, and connection for people with and without disabilities.

Accessibility is more than compliance. It is connection, independence, and opportunity.

07/21/2026

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Promotional graphic from Deaf Access Solutions (DAS) featuring the headline, “Accessibility Shouldn’t Wait,” and the subheading, “Remote ASL Interpreters Available Nationwide.” A business meeting is shown with a remote ASL interpreter signing on a large video screen while participants engage in discussion. Callouts highlight faster scheduling, nationwide coverage, and RID-certified professionals experienced with federal accessibility requirements. A banner at the bottom invites viewers to schedule services and includes the email [email protected] and phone number (202) 391-0074.

Clear communication starts with access. DAS provides remote ASL interpreters nationwide.

07/04/2026

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"A 4th of July Instagram post from DAS featuring a large American flag-styled number '4' with 'th of July' in red, 'HAPPY' in bold navy text above, and a blue banner reading 'Wishing you a safe and Happy Independence Day!' Red, white, and blue star decorations frame the corners over a light sketch of the National Mall. The DAS logo appears at the bottom."

🇺🇸 Stars, stripes, and summer skies! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July filled with celebration, reflection, and joy. 🎆

06/27/2026

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A portrait-oriented social media graphic commemorating International DeafBlind Day, July 27, 2026. The title appears at the top in large black text. Below it, the same information is displayed in Grade 2 English Braille and Moon Type, a tactile reading system that uses simplified raised letterforms.
The center of the graphic compares communication methods used by DeafBlind individuals “Then…” and “…Now.”
The “Then…” section contains historical black-and-white images showing Helen Keller using Tadoma tactile speechreading, a Perkins Brailler, hands writing braille with a slate and stylus, fingers reading braille, a person using Tadoma, and a tactile Moon Type document.
Centered beneath these images is the message: “Honoring resilience, communication, innovation, accessibility, and connection. The tools have evolved while the need for communication has never changed.”
The “…Now” section contains modern color images showing contemporary DeafBlind communication methods and technology, including Tadoma speechreading, a TeleBraille device, Finger Braille (Perkins), a Braille TeleTouch device, tactile interpreting, Protactile communication, a refreshable braille display connected to a computer, hands exploring tactile information, and portable braille technology.
At the bottom, large bold text reads: “Accessibility grows when we make room for every way people connect.”
The DAS (Deaf Access Solutions) logo appears in the lower-right corner.
The overall design honors the history, resilience, innovation, and continued advancement of communication methods within the DeafBlind community while emphasizing that meaningful communication and accessibility remain essential regardless of the tools or technology used.

From hands-on communication to cutting-edge technology, the tools have changed—but the need to connect never has.

This International DeafBlind Day, we honor the history, resilience, and innovation of the DeafBlind community.

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