Crossing That Bridge leads arts administrators and literary event programmers through the process of making public readings accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. Beyond showing how organizations can profitably comply with the American with Disabilities Act, this pioneering and much needed guidebook illustrates how ASL interpretation opens new channels of understanding, discovers unforeseen layers of artistic meaning, and facilitates communication among diverse communities. In a clear and careful manner, Morgan Grayce Willow leads readers through a step-by-step process, covering such issues as interpretation vs. translation, determining a qualified interpreter, working with an ASL coach, including deaf performers, and accommodating the spontaneity of open mic performances. - Cover.