Knowledge Base

The night of June 25th, 2025, something extraordinary happened. Our Ultimate Speakeasy wasn’t just an event—it was a culmination. A beautiful collision of business and non-profit, corporate strategy and community heart, all coming together to solve real-world problems around communication access. At Gateway, we talk a lot about connection. We talk about breaking down barriers. […]

At some point in my leadership journey, I realized the word I had been searching for all along was transformational. Not “traditional.” Not “managerial.” Transformational. It clicked because it describes not only how I lead — but what I believe in. It puts a name to the kind of leadership I’ve been cultivating at Gateway […]

Let’s ask the hard question: What happens to language access when we, as a society, step back from prioritizing equity and inclusion? What happens when we shrink our commitment to human rights, to access, to connection? The answer isn’t abstract. It’s being lived. It’s painful. And for many in the Deaf and hard of hearing […]

Expanding Communication for Non-Verbal and Minimally Verbal Autistic Individuals For many autistic individuals, communication is not just about words—it’s about connection. Autism is a spectrum, and so is the way autistic individuals communicate. Some use spoken language fluently, while others may be non-verbal or minimally verbal. For those who experience difficulty with traditional speech, alternative […]

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have made significant strides in various fields, including language translation and interpretation. One area of particular interest is the translation of American Sign Language (ASL), a complex visual language used by the signing community. As AI technologies continue to evolve, a pressing question arises: Can AI […]

Change is in the air, and with a new administration comes a wave of policy shifts that have already impacted language access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. One of the biggest conversations happening right now is around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). While DEI initiatives are often discussed in terms of race, […]

Leadership is not about titles. It’s about showing up, making an impact, and lifting others along with you as you climb. I’ve seen this truth play out time and time again—whether in my role as Chief Operating Officer at Gateway or as a Girl Scout troop leader, guiding young girls to find their confidence and […]

Since Gateway hosted the Town Hall meeting on Monday, December 9th, a lot more information has surfaced about the upcoming Maryland law. The effect date for the Maryland Interpreting Law has been pushed back to January 1, 2026 while the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters (SBSLI) works out its rules and regulations. This will […]

Communication is a bridge that connects us to the world, and sign language—specifically American Sign Language (ASL)—is a profound tool that goes beyond words. Continued learning and becoming skilled in ASL opens doors to personal growth, professional opportunities, and deeper connections. Gateway proudly offers ASL classes tailored for all skill levels, empowering individuals to enrich […]