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Overview: Part 2
Review Varieties
of sign language Your librarys legal obligations in serving deaf patrons Finding, hiring, and working with interpreters Video Relay Service Q&A
QUESTION
What is the most important factor in creating successful library experiences for deaf patrons?
Signing
QUESTION
What is American Sign Language?
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A universal visual-gestural system A way of expressing English on your hands A visual-gestural language with its own grammar and syntax. A tool to help children learn English
ANSWER
What is American Sign Language?
a)
A universal visual-gestural system A way of expressing English on your hands A visual-gestural language with its own grammar & syntax. A tool to help children learn English
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Signing Varieties
American Sign Language: a real language Signed English: an artificial system which uses some ASL signs with English grammar and syntax PSE (Pidgin Signed English): a mixture of ASL and Signed English Why this is important to know
Qualified Interpreters
Interpreters may hold national certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or the National Association of the Deaf.
CSC
(Comprehensive Skills Certificate) CI/CT (Certificate of Interpreting/Certificate of Transliterating) NAD I, II, III, IV NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master (National Interpreter Certification) now streamlined to only NIC
Qualified Interpreters
Some interpreters may hold certification from state quality-assurance programs, such as EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) Some states require certification or licensure for interpreters to work Chart of state regulations concerning interpreters: http://www.360translations.com/burnsat/stateregs 4.htm
The Reality:
There are only about 9,500 nationally certified ASL interpreters in the United States In most areas, no certification is required to work as an interpreter Non-certified does not necessarily mean unqualified Most agencies have their own screening tools
A Brief Example
http://youtu.be/DSjLONVm-DI
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Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication. Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation. Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation. Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers. Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns, and students of the profession. Interpreters maintain ethical business practices. Interpreters engage in professional development.
interns gain experience in various settings Libraries and cultural institutions provide greater access Deaf community members are more included For more information, see www.hasa.org
is a federally-funded videotelecommunication service that allows videophone users and voice telephone users to communicate through a sign language interpreter. Service is free to users and is available 24/7 Private companies provide the equipment and service, and are reimbursed for interpreted minutes by the FCC
From www.sorenson.com
vs TTY (teletypewriter) Relay Services The FCC now requires VRS companies to provide videophone users with a 10-digit telephone number that will connect hearing callers to an interpreter automatically. Voice Carryover (VCO): for videophone users who wish to use their own voices during the call Spanish Language VRS service is also available.
directly to the deaf person Allow time for the interpreting process Be careful with long account numbers, especially if they also include letters Be clear about local information, as your interpreter may be in another state
Questions?
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