Dano

Aloha, my name is Dano. I am a hard-of-hearing professional ASL interpreter of over thirty years. I earned two college degrees; an ASL & Interpreting Associate's Degree from California and a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics from the University of Hawai'i at Hilo.

My wife and I moved to the east side of Hawai'i Island during the Lower East Rift Zone eruption of the Kilauea volcano during the summer of 2018. The two of us jumped right into the interpreting experience here on the Big Island and we had a helpful support network consisting of local interpreters, who have since either partially retired or moved off island.

My wife and I have collectively been interpreting for over 50 years and have immersed head-first into personal and professional communities here on The Big Island. 

I am eager to assist you with any questions you may have about ASL and interpreting  and am happy to put you in touch with a Deaf advocate who can explain the importance of hiring certified and professional sign language interpreters. 

Mahalo!

Dano