Cross Communications Interpreting Services

07/26/2025

🎉 Happy National Disability Independence Day! ✨

Today marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, a powerful milestone in the fight for equal rights, access, and opportunity for people with disabilities.

But the work isn’t done. As we honor this day, we also recommit to breaking down barriers and building a more inclusive world.

🧠 What’s something you wish more people understood about accessibility? Drop it in the comments 💬

07/24/2025

Not the interpreter love triangle 🤣📸💔

07/07/2025

👀 Ready to check your bias and level up your interpreting practice?
“Implicit Bias & You” is now available as a self-paced workshop! 💻

🌈 Grow your awareness
💬 Learn to interrupt bias
🛠️ Walk away with tools that help you be more inclusive and effective.
Let’s keep doing the work.💪

Link to sign up for the workshop: https://www.signlanguagestudiosllc.com/self-paced-workshops/p/archived-implicit-bias-you

07/04/2025

✨🎇 Happy 4th of July from your Cross Comm crew! 🎇✨

Whether you're celebrating with fireworks, family, or just vibing with snacks, we wish you a day filled with good vibes and clear skies. 🇺🇸💫

🎆How are you spending the holiday weekend? ⬇️ Share in the comments below!

07/03/2025

🎥 Sinners is coming to tv THIS Friday, July 4th, with BASL interpreters bringing language access to the screen 👏🏿👏🏾👏🏽

This is access, this is art, this is Black Deaf excellence 🙌🏽🖤

Watch the trailer below ⬇️ and check out the article in the comments for full details!



🎞️https://youtu.be/l2h2lC0vlX4?si=95-LXYXjIn9a01D7

Sinners begins streaming exclusively on HBO Max on July 4, including Black American Sign Language interpretation with Nakia Smith.About Max:Max is the cultur...

06/24/2025

💎 TSID Region 5, you didn’t just show up, you sparkled.

We had an absolute blast connecting with so many incredible interpreters and students!

From:
✨ Discovering your gemstone interpreter type
📸 Snapping pics at our green screen photo booth
📝 Adding affirmations to the glimmer wall
🕺 To sharing laughs and connection between sessions

Your energy made our booth glow. 💖

🎉 Shoutout to Adrienne Baskins, winner of our Interpreter Care Kit + massage raffle - enjoy every moment!

👉 Curious about joining the gemstone family? Reach out anytime:
📧 [email protected]

06/21/2025

Day two of the TSID Region 5 Conference! Come say hi to the Cross Comm team, snap a pic, and check out our Glimmer Wall at our table! Don’t miss out on the raffle to have a chance at winning a basket with interpreter essentials for the perfect relaxation day✨🧖‍♀️

If your interpreter style was a dance, what would it be? Let us know in the comments!🤟

06/19/2025

Juneteenth is about freedom, strength, and community❤️💛💚

At Cross Communications, we’re proud to stand with and uplift our Black Deaf community, today and every day. ✊🏽🤟🏽

Want to learn more? Check out this short video on the history of Juneteenth!✨

Celebrating Juneteenth!Razi: Hello! This month we are celebrating Juneteenth, which is federal holiday recognized on June 19th. Why is this date it so import...

06/16/2025

✨ Cross Communications will be at the TSID Region 5 Conference this weekend in Houston! Stop by our table, say hi, and connect with our team 🤟 We can’t wait to see all you brilliant gems there! 😉💎

06/15/2025

Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dad’s out there.💙 Whether you’re celebrating this day with joy, grief, gratitude, or something in between, we wish you a peaceful celebration. How are you honoring the dad’s in your life today? 🤟

Happy Father’s Day! 💙
To all the dads — biological, chosen, foster, step, or father figures — thank you for your love, support, and everything you do.

Whether you're cooking, playing, telling jokes, or just being there — you matter and you’re appreciated.

👇 Check the comments for the ASL video.

Image description:
Top: “Happy Father’s Day.”
Middle and bottom rows: Five ASL signs illustrated — Proud, Fun, Cooking, BBQ, and Play.
The 58 Creativity logo is placed at the bottom.

06/10/2025

“Cross Communications will always remain dedicated to ensuring equal access and fostering strong connections—because communication is more than just words, it’s about belonging”✨

Want to learn more about how Cross Comm got started and where we are headed? Click Lamar’s post to read more! 🤟👀

Meet Lindsay (Rothschild) Cross '13. She earned a BA-American Science Language from Lamar University in 2013. She is the Owner/Director of Cross Communications Interpreting Service in Beaumont, TX. Cross Communications is a sign language interpreting agency proudly serving Southeast Texas and beyond. They provide interpreting services tailored to the unique needs of the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind communities. Their mission is to foster meaningful connections, promote understanding, and break down communication barriers. Cross Communications was founded with a commitment to accessibility and connection, guided by values deeply rooted in the Deaf community’s vibrant culture. Beyond interpreting, Cross Communications empowers communities by providing job skills training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Through shared learning and a commitment to ethical, skilled, and culturally aware services, the agency continues to drive meaningful change in our community. Cross Communications will always remain dedicated to ensuring equal access and fostering strong connections—because communication is more than just words, it’s about belonging. Inclusivity and care aren’t just their values—they’re their commitment. www.crosscommunications.org

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