Visual Language AssociatesThe Reality
Decisions about deaf people's language are too often made without the knowledge to make them.
The linguistic and cultural knowledge of those who make language and access decisions that impact people who are deaf is frequently insufficient or incorrect. As a result, the opportunity for deaf people to interact, learn, contribute, achieve, and advance is often compromised.
VLA consultants are not only acutely aware of this reality, they often become credentialed experts because of it. Through VLA consulting services you can make the most of their knowledge, skills, and experience.
Our Approach
VLA consulting services integrate evidence and practice.
We recognize that research findings have enormous potential to improve the human condition. They can turn decision making into informed decision making, provide evidence upon which effective policy can be generated, and transform the practices of a profession into best practices. With that in mind, VLA consulting services aim to apply evidence-based research findings to advance opportunities to access, process, acquire, use, and study visual language.
View webcasts that include expertise on a wide variety of visual language topics (coming soon). Get assistance editing manuscripts, papers, and language policy documents relevant to visual language. And secure the abilities of a professional whose specific area of credentialed expertise aligns with your specific visual language related questions, challenges, and projects. Discover how VLA can assist you with your visual language related needs.
Scope of Work
What consulting can look like.
Consulting services vary widely in the potential nature and scope of work to be done. Examples include:
Charges for Consulting & Research Support Services
How charges work.
VLA's Consultation and Research Support Service provides credentialed experts for a wide variety of visual language related topics, and such support varies widely in the potential nature and scope of work to be done.
Each engagement can include both 1-on-1 time spent with the consultant and related work time by the consultant outside of 1-on-1 appointment time. As part of scheduling 1-on-1 time with a consultant, first complete and submit the intake form below.
The charge is formulated to account for both 1-on-1 appointments and additional work time needed by the consultant to address your request. No flat rates are published; every quote reflects the particulars of your request.
Consultation & Research Support Intake
Request a consultation.
Consulting services can vary widely with regard to the nature and scope of the work involved. In order for us to better understand and address your needs, please complete and submit the form below.