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How Social Work aids ASL Interpreters, and vice versa
The combination of study in both social work and ASL, whether it’s a bachelors in Interpretation Studies or a Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language Studies, brings substantial benefits that go two ways. Both American Sign Language Interpreters can use social work skills in their interpreting, and licensed social workers can use American Sign […]
Read More...January 13th, 2016
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Optimistic outlook for ASL interpreter job growth
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 11 percent growth in total for all occupations between 2012 and 2022. For the interpreters and translators sector of occupations, however, the projected occupation growth is much greater: 46 percent! In 2012, the number of interpreter and translator occupations was 63,600. This projected number is predicted to be […]
Read More...May 6th, 2015
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ASL Interpreting by video: a growing field
Federal civil rights laws require effective communication to be provided to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. But when an interpreter is not immediately available, companies, hospitals, mental health settings, schools, police stations, courthouses and many more can turn to video relay service interpreting (VRS) and video remote interpreting (VRI) services and providers. […]
Read More...March 13th, 2015
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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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Part of a Series on American Sign Language Interpreters: Legal Interpreting
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the use of qualified interpreters in any court and legal setting. American Sign Language legal interpreters need to be highly skilled and trained specialists, considering the serious consequences in the event of a failed communication. As a result, the demand for interpreters in the legal world is higher […]
Read More...December 29th, 2014
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A series on Interpreter Specialization: Five Tips to take with you as you enter the interpreter world
Interpreters are needed every day, everywhere in everything we do. This means that interpreters have options when deciding where to take their skills. ASL Interpretation Studies students at William Woods University graduate with a bachelor’s degree and the ability to pursue specializations in many of these different fields: Health Care Interpreting Legal Interpreting Mental Health […]
Read More...November 26th, 2014
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Ethical Decision making in Sign Language Interpretation
Sign Language interpreters often face complex ethical dilemmas and sensitive issues that require urgent application of critical thinking skills and professional ethical decision-making. This is one of the reasons interpreting is a complex job. Interpreter Karen Carlson explains in her article, “Ethical Boundaries for Interpreters,” that there are several areas where ethical decision-making can come […]
Read More...October 20th, 2014
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The benefits to a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language Interpretation
When you first research the Sign Language Interpreter career path, you will quickly find its obvious benefits like the joy of helping others and the satisfaction that comes with mastering such a beautifully complex language. A bachelors degree in American sign language interpretation means studying the 4th most studied language in the U.S., learning a […]
Read More...October 13th, 2014
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Deaf Awareness Week celebrated all over the world
The last full week of September is the International Week of the Deaf; its purpose is to bring awareness to deaf issues, people and culture. The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) first celebrated International Day of the Deaf in 1958, and it was later extended to an entire week. The September date is to […]
Read More...September 22nd, 2014
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