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| "The mission of the Ohio Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf is to foster relationships which further the profession by providing opportunities for growth through development and support." |
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A professional sign language interpreter facilitates
communication between people who can hear, that use a spoken language, and people who
cannot, that use a signed language.The interpreter is there not only to make a
situation where people will be talking accessible to Deaf individuals, but also to allow
people who do not sign to be able to communicate with Deaf people. Thus, the
interpreter is there for all the people involved.
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Interpreters provide their services in a variety
of settings - virtually any situation where Deaf people and those who can hear need to
communicate. This can include doctor visits, teacher conferences, interviews,
classes, therapy sessions, court hearings, public addresses, conferences, employee
meetings, and performances, just to name a few.
Interpreting requires specialized expertise.While proficiency in English and in sign language is
necessary, language skills alone are not sufficient for an individual to work as a
professional interpreter. Interpreting skills are developed through years of
training and practice. Furthermore, a professional interpreter can accommodate a
wide variety of consumer needs for their interpretation. Deaf people may prefer to
communicate using American Sign Language, a language distinct from English with its own
structure and grammar, or to sign in a manner which more closely parallels English.
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Interpreters who are members of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
agree to adhere to a Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics
requires interpreters to keep the information they learn while interpreting confidential,
to not become involved in situations where they interpret, and to behave in a professional
manner.
© The Ohio Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, 1999
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