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Part of a Series on American Sign Language Interpreters: Performing Arts Interpreting
Chicago-based interpreting service and instruction group Deaf Communication by Innovation puts it well: good performing arts “interpreters do not simply translate words into sign. They have the expertise to share with a Deaf audience the subtleties of a variety of works from Shakespeare to contemporary and from musical to comedy.” Performance interpreting can apply to […]
Read More...January 22nd, 2015
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Part of a Series on American Sign Language Interpreters: Healthcare Interpreting
Communicating effectively between a patient who is deaf and their healthcare provider is essential, considering the serious risks that may occur if the accuracy of information is compromised; a misdiagnosis, misunderstanding of a treatment regimen or another miscommunication has serious implications. This is why certified interpreters are an important part of a healthcare team. The […]
Read More...January 8th, 2015
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