Interpreting for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
Interpreting for deaf and hard of hearing people, including becoming an interpreter, using an interpreter, and types of interpreting.
Interpreters share the reasons that they chose to become interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Not all deaf people use sign language. There are different types of interpreters to meet the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing people with varied needs. Interpreters are available to meet the needs of sign language users, deaf-blind people, people who communicate solely through lipreading and speech and deaf people who use cued speech.
About.com interviewed the directors of the National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers about interpreting issues and the consortium's work.
Profile of the National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers, an organization working hard to improve the availability of interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing, and to improve the quality of interpreting education.
Definition of an interpreter.
India has a national association of sign language interpreters. About.com interviewed Arun Rao of India's ASLI about the founding of ASLI and its objectives and future.
Jack Jason's career has grown right alongside that of Marlee Matlin, whom he interprets for and works with as a business partner.
Video remote interpreting, what it is, and how it works. Also examples of companies offering video remote interpreting services.
Do you have a sign language interpreter where you work? At your child's school? If you would like to show your appreciation to a sign language interpreter, there are plenty of inexpensive gifts to choose from.
Profile of the World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI).
Profile of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, an international organization representing interpreters.
FAQ page on interpreting.
