Preparing for an Interpreting Assignment

2010-0022

DEAF-BLIND CONNECTIONS: Deaf-Blind Interpreting in Court, Jacobs, Rhonda. 2009. Outlines what interpreters need to know when interpreting in court for deaf-blind persons. Topics include a discussion of the types of expertise that interpreters need (deaf-blind vs. legal); how to prepare for interpreting in court; how to prepare the court (e.g., materials that should be sent in advance to an attorney or court clerk); how to request and select interpreters who meet the needs of a specific deaf-blind individual; meeting in advance with court personnel; and preparing the deaf-blind consumer. VIEWS, vol. 26, #1, Winter 2009, pp. 46-47, 49.

2001-0418

DRESSED TO DISTRESS? Potterveld, Tara, M.A., IC/TC, CI and CT; Lambert, Marylouise, B.A., OTC. 2001, 2.  This article discusses the need for interpreters to be more aware of the possibility that the deaf client may also have low vision needs. Discusses the need for interpreters to wear clothing that contrasts with their skin color.  Good lighting, the interpreters utilization of smaller signing space may also be of assistance to the limited vision client.  The article includes additional guidelines for interpreting for deaf-blind people. Available in Spanish.  This document is available on the web at: http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/winter01/dressed.htm  SEE/HEAR, vol. 6, #1, Winter 2001, pp. 9-10.

1994-0439

A GUIDE FOR PRESENTERS AT INTERPRETED CONFERENCES, Jacobs, Rhonda; Hammett, Richelle. 1994.  This article discusses the difficulties an interpreter faces when trying to interpret for speakers at conferences.  Suggestions are offered as to how the speaker can make the sign language interpreter's task easier.  This document is available on the web at: http://www.tr.wou.edu/tr/dbp/pdf/may94.pdf  DEAF-BLIND PERSPECTIVES, vol. 1, no. 3, Spring 1994, pp. 4-5.

1994-0055

INTERPRETING AND TRANSLITERATING FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND, Raistrick, Kathryn L., (Ed.)  This brochure is an aid for those who are interpreting for persons who are deaf-blind. Interpreting for this population requires specialized competence and responsibilities. This is an effort to delineate these skills, as well as to discuss considerations for the interpreter both before and at the assignment. Modes of communication for persons who are deaf-blind vary widely due to the etiology of the deaf-blindness, the severity of the vision and hearing loss, as well as the age of onset. A comprehensive listing is included of most of the modes of communication used in the United States with persons who are deaf-blind. This list is not exhaustive, however, it will give the interpreter an overview of some of the varieties of communication options available. The information would also be of value to persons hiring interpreters as well as consumers. Few individuals know how demanding interpreting for persons who are deaf-blind can be. Appropriate preparation by all parties before an interpreting situation could make the interpreting situation much more effective.  

2005-0384

INTERPRETING AND WORKING WITH DEAFBLIND PEOPLE, Bar-Tzur, David.  theinterpretersfriend.com. 2000, 9.  Offers advice to interpreters working with persons who are deafblind. Covers four areas: meeting and negotiating needs, communication, guiding, and interpreting. Online version has links to additional information.  Publisher's web site:  http://www.theinterpretersfriend.org  This document is available on the web at: http://www.theinterpretersfriend.org/pd/ws/db/text.html

2007-0160

INTERPRETING THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT FOR DEAFBLIND PEOPLE, Kirk, Tony. -- Deafblind International Publications: 2005, 4.  The role of the ‘interpreter’ in any situation is critical. They will be the eyes and ears of the deafblind person and will need to transfer vast amounts of information to that person. In this presentation the author has focused on the adaptations to the environment which will enable the deafblind person to function more effectively. This will enable the person to be more self sufficient, with the environment being supportive, rather than (as usually happens) providing barriers. The author believes that how well a person is able to cope in any given situation, or environment is determined largely by the amount of information they are able to gain from it. This article identifies and describes key considerations in designing any environment.  This document is available on the web at: http://www.deafblindinternational.org/standard/publications_interpreting.html