Sign Language Interpreter Research Paper
Sign Language Interpreting
Sign Language interpreters help the Deaf and Hard of Hearing better communicate with people that do not know ASL. Certain situations require a certified interpreter to be provided. In order to become certified, you need to go through several programs and apply to be on the registry. There are three main types of interpreters, agency interpreters, free-lance interpreters, and contracted interpreters. These interpreters can work just about anywhere, like in a police station, courtroom, or classroom. Some establishments or organizations that use interpreters are the Army Corps of Engineers, United States Air Force, and the Defense Logistics Agency. To begin, there are three main types of American Sign Language interpreters,
agency interpreters, free-lance interpreters, and contracted interpreters. Agency interpreters are interpreters that are employed by a company that gives you job assignments. A free-lance interpreter is someone who finds their own client base and isn’t associated with an agency. Contracted interpreters are somewhere in the middle. This type of interpreter has a contract with an agency and does work for them, but the person is not an employee of the company. Interpreters usually fall into these three categories. Next, interpreters can work just about anywhere. Situations like in a police station, it is the law to provide an interpreter to a Deaf or Hard of Hearing person. Whether the person is a suspect in a crime or they are a witness to one. Hospitals and courtrooms are also required to provide a certified interpreter. Another common place for an interpreter to work is in a classroom, whether in 2nd grade or at a university. Also, when the president or reprehensive makes a speech, an interpreter is always present to sign to Deaf watchers. In addition, many companies are known clients of interpreters and agencies. The military has been known to use ASL interpreters. This includes the United States Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency, and the Army Corps of Engineers. Also, the United States Postal Service is a client of the ASL Interpreters Inc. agency. Mary Washington University, Medical college of Virginia, Strayer University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind are all notable clients of this agency. Various non-profit organizations also use interpreters for the Deaf. In conclusion, there are three main categories of interpreters, agency interpreters, free-lance interpreters, and contracted interpreters. These interpreters work anywhere and everywhere, including the police station, courtroom, and classroom. Many companies are clients of interpreter agencies, like the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Postal Service, and several universities. All of this information is useful in understanding more about the Deaf community. Although I may not peruse a career in interpreting ASL, I think that knowing about it and ASL in general is a useful tool to have in life and in emergency situations.
Citations
"About Interpreting." Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2017.
"Notable Clients." ASL Interpreters, Inc. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2017.
Sign Language interpreters help the Deaf and Hard of Hearing better communicate with people that do not know ASL. Certain situations require a certified interpreter to be provided. In order to become certified, you need to go through several programs and apply to be on the registry. There are three main types of interpreters, agency interpreters, free-lance interpreters, and contracted interpreters. These interpreters can work just about anywhere, like in a police station, courtroom, or classroom. Some establishments or organizations that use interpreters are the Army Corps of Engineers, United States Air Force, and the Defense Logistics Agency. To begin, there are three main types of American Sign Language interpreters,
agency interpreters, free-lance interpreters, and contracted interpreters. Agency interpreters are interpreters that are employed by a company that gives you job assignments. A free-lance interpreter is someone who finds their own client base and isn’t associated with an agency. Contracted interpreters are somewhere in the middle. This type of interpreter has a contract with an agency and does work for them, but the person is not an employee of the company. Interpreters usually fall into these three categories. Next, interpreters can work just about anywhere. Situations like in a police station, it is the law to provide an interpreter to a Deaf or Hard of Hearing person. Whether the person is a suspect in a crime or they are a witness to one. Hospitals and courtrooms are also required to provide a certified interpreter. Another common place for an interpreter to work is in a classroom, whether in 2nd grade or at a university. Also, when the president or reprehensive makes a speech, an interpreter is always present to sign to Deaf watchers. In addition, many companies are known clients of interpreters and agencies. The military has been known to use ASL interpreters. This includes the United States Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency, and the Army Corps of Engineers. Also, the United States Postal Service is a client of the ASL Interpreters Inc. agency. Mary Washington University, Medical college of Virginia, Strayer University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind are all notable clients of this agency. Various non-profit organizations also use interpreters for the Deaf. In conclusion, there are three main categories of interpreters, agency interpreters, free-lance interpreters, and contracted interpreters. These interpreters work anywhere and everywhere, including the police station, courtroom, and classroom. Many companies are clients of interpreter agencies, like the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Postal Service, and several universities. All of this information is useful in understanding more about the Deaf community. Although I may not peruse a career in interpreting ASL, I think that knowing about it and ASL in general is a useful tool to have in life and in emergency situations.
Citations
"About Interpreting." Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2017.
"Notable Clients." ASL Interpreters, Inc. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2017.