Where can I read more about the laws and guidelines of interpreters?
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/cguide.htm http://www.jik.com/adacg.html NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct http://www.diversityrx.org/html/moipr3.htm – The role of an interpreter Things to consider when requesting a Sign Language Interpreter Your client’s signing style One of the little known facts about sign language is that it is not a universal language. There a many forms of sign language; not only based upon the country of origin, but even in American Sign Language there are various systems that differ conceptually such as: ASL-American Sign Language, SEE- Signed Exact English, CASE-Transliteration, MLS- Minimal Language Skills. Deaf individuals need a sign interpreter who is fluent in their specific system in order to communicate effectively. There are many factors that can determine an individual’s sign style. These include whether they were born Deaf or became Deaf over time and what country they or their parents learned to sign in. Sometimes it is purely preferential. These th
