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COMMUNICATION,
the most common and most complex kind of human behavior, has many
definitions. It is the process by which we understand others and in turn
try to be understood by them. It is the exchange of ideas, messages, and
information between a sender and a receiver. In some situations, this
act is complicated or made impossible by such obstacles as distance,
physical limitations, or language differences. Thus, for deaf, hard of
hearing, and deaf-blind people, communication is a central issue.
Communication difficulties between deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind
individuals and hearing individuals may be eased through the use of an
interpreter who serves as a communication link.
The goal
of the
Sign Language interpreter
is to make the communication experience as complete as possible for both
hearing and deaf or hard of hearing participants. To accomplish this,
interpreters must relay as accurately as possible the meaning of the
messages being presented, including the nuances of feelings and
attitudes conveyed by the participants, whether those messages are in
spoken English or American Sign Language (ASL) or other types of signed
communication. Thus, interpreters must be bilingual, and skilled in both
English and ASL. In addition, interpreters must be able to change the
mode or system of communication to fit the needs and desires of the
individuals concerned.
The above is
an excerpt from
www.gallaudet.edu
What is a Sign Language Interpreter?
Working With
a Sign Language Interpreter
Code of Professional Conduct
How to Become a Sign
Language Interpreter
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