- explicit reference "bible says" "pastor story" remembering the grammar of sign languages also helps avoid ambiguity - establishing time and place before people and action is part of the structure of sign language, (at least it is with British Sign Language BSL which I know so i suspect the same is true of ASL)
"I have been interpreting in church for the past 3 years. I started learning ASL 8 years ago. I interpret because we found that professional interpreters did not want to interpret spiritual things and often didn't know the correct signs.
My pastor gives me his notes on Wed. We sit and discuss the message that he is trying to convey to the people. I use the Easy to Read version of the Bible or the English Bible for the Deaf. The New Century Version is a good one too. These Bibles are written in words that are familar to Deaf and have corresponding signs."
-About Visitor
About Visitor Leo Yates Jr. wrote to suggest a book he authored, "Interpreting at Church: A Paradigm for Sign Language Interpreters," as a resource. Writes Yates: "The primary audience are those new to the craft and who have not had formal training...these readers will benefit from my book."
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