CAN ANYONE WHO KNOWS SIGN BE A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER?
No! One of the biggest misconceptions by the general public is that anyone who has taken classes in ASL or knows how to finger spell is qualified to be an Interpreter. To become an Interpreter, it is necessary to attend an Interpreter Training Program, (ITP) and have the ability to mediate meanings across languages and cultures, both simultaneously and consecutively. This takes years of training and practice. Qualified interpreters should also have some level of national certification.
Related Questions
- When a teacher needs an interpreter to communicate with parents, is it good to use a student who knows English and the other language spoken? Are using translation websites a good idea?
- Can someone from our office who knows a little sign language act as the interpreter?
- CAN ANYONE WHO KNOWS SIGN BE A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER?
