Here are a few testimonials from several interpreters, teachers, and Deaf people.
"This video was a WONDERFUL first attempt for Lance. I
can't wait to see what he has "up his sleeve" for the next idiom
tape."
-Barb Coffan -CSC, OTC, SC:L
"Lance is such an approachable guy with a teacher's heart. He has been a local favorite for years giving fantastic, applicable workshops with humor and an authenticity that encourages interpreters to expand their skills. It's a privilege everytime to share in the talents of this down to earth guy who makes himself available to our profession.
Reach for the stars! Take the road less traveled! Be all that you can be! Lance McWilliams' videotapes on Idioms will help you get there! Good interpreters become great as they are open to continual growth and improvement.
Lance's videos are packed not only with voicing options for ASL idioms but also tips for interpreters embedded in his comments on tape. As an interpreter of 18 years, I learned several idioms after viewing his tapes and encourage interpreters of all levels to take advantage of this learning opportunity."
-Deanne Bonenberger, Professional Sign Language Interpreter- RID CI/CT
"Lance's idiom video is as entertaining as it is informative. No interpreting library would be complete without
it!"
-Sue-Marie Smith
BVSD Educational Interpreter
AAS
Interpreting
CEIC
"Lance has been extremely helpful in my signing. He gives constructive input that I understand and can use, along with being fun to work with!"
-Kim Braun, Schoolteacher
"I just wanted to thank you for the WONDERFUL dvd's that I had bought at the CRID conference! You are such a blessing!!!!! I have learned so much from you and your dvd's. God will bless you ten times for being so gracious and kind to all of us."
-Balinda Price from Hearing Hands Inc.
"There are four words I want to say about Lance, 'He's an awesome guy!'"
-Tom Riggs, Deaf. Aslta Professional certificated, Phoenix, AZ Interpreter Preparation Program Instructor
"When I have shown the videos to my classes of deaf students, it has expanded the vocabularies of students who do not have parents who sign at home with them, and the interpreters in the room couldn't peel their eyes off of the screen. I would recommend this video to interpreters in the field for new glosses and the comparison of ASL to English idioms, as well as to deaf students and the parents of deaf students who want to increase their vocabulary and ability to communicate more naturally and completely."
-Chelsea Lute, School teacher for deaf and hard of hearing in Colorado.
"Very useful and informative...a high quality instructional tool."
-Jennifer Berkes- CI and CT
"Lance taught on how to interpret from English Idioms to ASL signs."
-Marie Cacciatore, Deaf ASL Instructor at University of Northern Colorado
"Lance's teaching techinques are always informative and entertaining! From his facial expression all the way down to his fingertips! His videos are a MUST HAVE!"
-Debbie Glines CI/CT, Colorado Legal Qualified
"It (the tapes or idiom workshops) is really worth your time to learn something new which has unusual signs that the Deaf people use to communicate."
-Cody Weese, Deaf
"Lance's Idioms and Idioms Part 2 tapes are excellent ways to improve your sign language! His gift with ASL and his skill with English provide a wonderful learning opportunity. In addition, Lance is a dedicated tutor and mentor. Don't miss out on this great addition to your ASL library."
-Janice Bet. AAS
Interpreting/CEIC
"Lance shows an amazing array of creativity and ingenuity in his video productions that would only maximally benefit the learning process of ASL students or signers"
Willy Moers, Deaf ASL instructor at the Univeristy of Colorado.
"I am Deaf and I would recommend Lance's ASL tapes because they are very clear, precise, and fun!!!"
-Rodney Coffey