Today we join the rest of the country in celebrating National ASL Day! And we’d like to take a moment to call out the contributions of our incredible team of ASL interpreters. Without this impressive group of linguists, those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (HoH) would lack the highest quality interpretation as well as advocacy—and equity in their life experiences. Today's interpreter spotlight features Tera, who has worked as an ASL interpreter for more than 25 years. She says as a result of her sister being born deaf, her entire family committed to learning ASL and immersing themselves within the culture—so much so that Tera enrolled in the school for the deaf right alongside her sister! As a result of all these experiences, she knew there would be no other profession for her than interpreting. But she reminds those who are considering ASL interpretation as a profession, “interpreting is a lifelong learning journey. You will acquire more skills and a deeper understanding of the industry and its nuances with each assignment.” One of the things Tera has come to learn is “it’s a humanizing experience to be part of human life coming into this world at the same time seeing life depart.” She says to be able to witness those moments “leaves an imprint upon you for the duration of your life.” On a lighter note, Tera shared that she sometimes interprets slam poetry and says, “the atmosphere and the rhythm of the interpretation is definitely a challenge and crazy at times, but something I find much enjoyment in!” Thank you, Tera, for your commitment to the ASL community and for sharing your story. Happy National ASL Day!
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an ASL interpreter? Our latest blog post, “Duties of an ASL Interpreter: Exploring 9 Critical Aspects,” gets into this multifaceted and rewarding profession. ASL interpreting goes beyond word-for-word translation; it involves conveying complex thoughts, ideas, and cultural expressions between Deaf and hearing individuals. Discover the 9 key duties that make ASL interpreters essential in today’s fast-paced world of communication. https://lnkd.in/ghnS97UY #Deaf #ASL #DeafCommunity #ASLInterpreter #interpreter #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage
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I am really unhappy with the idea that people will see this week’s Abbott Elementary and think that this is what it’s like for deaf/disabled students. In this episode, apparently neither the ADA nor IEPs exist. Interpreters are too stupid to understand what it means to work in a K-12 environment. And access is something only achieved by a single nondisabled hero. Equal access is a RIGHT. The very idea that the student only gets her interpreter because 1. principal didn’t like the lag between her jokes and the laughter (which, hello, is not improved by an interpreter!), and 2. blackmail is deeply offensive. Disabled people have worked unbelievably hard to get equal access to education. Interpreters are familiar with the setting they’re permitted to work in. The ADA is federal law. I used to be an interpreter for the LA Unified School District before I focused solely on public community colleges instead. This episode was an insult to the interpreters and all associated faculty and staff who work their butts off to provide access for deaf/disabled students of every age. A thirty-second Google search brought me to this link for how to request an interpreter for non-classroom situations in the Philadelphia public school system. https://lnkd.in/g_RJRTip Thirty seconds. Imagine what the people at Abbott could have done with even an *hour’s* worth of research into this topic. Or…oh my goodness…involving deaf people and ASL interpreters into the creation of this episode! But everything about us is without us, it usually feels. The cherry on this disgusting cake is they didn’t even bother casting authentically either. This is how ableism and audism are perpetuated.
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💡 National ASL Day is an annual commemoration of American Sign Language, recognized on April 15th, to honor and celebrate the significance of this universal language. 🕯 ASL is the primary means of communication among individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, allowing them to communicate efficiently and clearly across language barriers. Unlike written language, which can be clunky, time-consuming, and lacking expression, ASL is a dynamic and expressive language that is easy to learn and use. It is also used by individuals who can hear and speak but need to communicate with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing. 🎉 Recognized as an official language in some countries, the significance of sign language in promoting inclusivity cannot be overstated. 🎊 Celebrate National ASL Day and raise awareness about the importance of inclusivity for all. 🌄 https://lnkd.in/g-NGyBTf
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From assisting hard of hearing children receiving services from #audiologists to supporting their families when #communicating with school systems, interpreters play a crucial role in the lives of dual #languagelearners with #hearingloss. Peruse these guidelines for #interpreters working with hard of hearing #multilinguals: https://ow.ly/SyH550Qc4aI
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The biggest thing that I found doing business in NZ is many organisations don't know where to start on how to communicate with a Deaf person. I want to enlighten you that the tools are there. They are simply not trained. We get hung up on all the time, given the "hand off" treatment and so much more that it is exhausting for us at our end and we need to sometimes call places and people over 5 times of when then it seems like we are "spamming" yet we are simply trying to connect in order to communicate. Email and txt isn't always the best option as Deaf grammar is different to English and the message can get lost amongst this. Best forms of contact are: 1. For those that use NZ relay txt services you can call us on the phone by using NZ relay services and simply ask to be connected to us. I have my own registered Txt relay service phone number and can provide it when needed. Tip: If we aren't looking at our phone we will not hear the call coming through so please call multiple times until connected. 2. We can book a free 30 min Video call with NZ Relay Services. Its Skype call with an interpreter included. Want to receive some training or experience with NZ relay? Contact me anytime by DM this week or even after this week between working hours and I will book a time with you to call by txt relay or VIS (video Interpreting services) to show you how easy it is to communicate with us all.
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When assessing children from multilingual backgrounds as speech pathologists, it is important to consider their language and speech sound development, and social, emotional, and cultural factors that influence their communication and feeding practices. Providing culturally competent care is essential for conducting accurate and client-centred assessments. To provide cultural competency, speech pathologists should assess the child in both English and their home language. Following principles two and three of the six overarching principles of culturally competent practice (Verdon et al., 2015), here are some key points for what we can do to guide a culturally and linguistically inclusive assessment: - Cultural and Linguistic Knowledge: Understand the child’s home language, the cultural norms and the different nuances of communication. - Speech Sound Features: Consider the similarities and differences between the phonetic systems of the child’s languages. - Pragmatic Features: Consider the cultural context of the child's pragmatic elements such as turn-taking, conversation style, narrative telling and social rule. - Feeding Practices: Assess cultural practices around mealtimes, such as types of food, seating, use of cutlery, and self-feeding. - Resources: Using tools and assessments that account for the child’s linguistic and cultural diversity is important. #speechpathology #multilingualism #culturalcompetency #inclusivity Reference Verdon, S., McLeod, S., & Wong, S. (2015). Supporting culturally and linguistically diverse children with speech, language and communication needs: Overarching principles, individual approaches. Journal of Communication Disorders, 58, 74–90. https://lnkd.in/g7ku39dP
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🤟 What is a CDI? A Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) is a professional who works in collaboration with a hearing sign language interpreter to facilitate effective communication between Deaf individuals and hearing individuals. While sign language interpreters primarily rely on spoken language and sign language skills, CDIs have an additional level of expertise in working with Deaf individuals who may have language barriers, unique cultural backgrounds, or complex communication needs. Check out this video to see how a CDI collaborates with a hearing interpreter to provide services! #DeafAccess #CertifiedDeafInterpreter #DeafAwareness #ASLAgency #ASLInterpreting
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For interpreters, confidentiality is a crucial ethical principle and obligation. It means we never know where k is, unless she appears on a stage or on TV! 🤣 Read below for some top tips when working with an interpreter.👇 ⭐️ The interpreter isn’t just there for the deaf person but also the hearing person who can’t sign ⭐️ Don’t look at the interpreter, make eye contact with the deaf person ⭐️ Don’t slow down your speech, talk at a normal pace ⭐️ Don’t ask the deaf person if they lipread, if they wanted to they wouldn’t have an interpreter present ⭐️ Talk directly to the deaf person. Don’t say to the interpreter, ‘tell them…’ ⭐️Don’t make small talk with the interpreter, they’d rather focus on interpreting!
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5moGreat job! Have a nice National ASL Day! Thanks Merci ! Jërëjëf !