What do you need in order to become a Sign Language Interpreter?
Do you HAVE to go back to school? I am currently getting Associates in Human Services, but after taking ASL 1&2, I am almost sure I want to do something with ASL. And I don’t want to continue wasting money on a degree I don’t want anymore!
I know there are school’s out there that have a Associates/B.A. of Applied Science degrees in Interpreting, but I can’t find any in NY except RIT and I would rather not spend 50k a semester.
HELP PLEASE! This is SO stressful! : (
I’m sure there’s some sort of certification exam that you can take that would prove to employers your qualified to do the work. Why not call a school and ask? Or call a company that employees interpreters and see what their requirements are.
How many DEAF people have you met in your life and did you learn American Sign Language?
I am deaf and I'm just curious if any of you met deaf people and know sign language! Say how and where you met deaf people and how you learn sign language. What you think of it?
I have met several deaf people. My daughter and I both took signing classes. I homeschool, so I set up the class for several kids and parents. I stress to people all the time that sign language should be just as important to learn as a foreign language as with Latin, Spanish, French, or anything else. I actually did a question on Yahoo!, asking others their opinion about the importance of learning sign language.
Where can I get a sign Lang. Interpreter degree?
Hello, now with my high school career creeping to an end I would like to know what Colleges offer a Sign language interpreter degree, because, well frankly this is what I want to do with my life. (yes I already know sign!/am in classes at my school.) If anyone could tell me some colleges that offer interpreter courses, or deaf education (teacher of the deaf) degrees that would be great, I do not have a state preference!
Actually i dunno where ur exactly located in but the first link gives u the choice to choose, besides just go thru these sites i've listed maybe u can accumulate some information.
Apart from these links, try and ask one of ur professors for help and guidance, if they can't then look up the directory service and find out the name of deaf institutes where they can definitely assist you in providing some information pertaining to sign language and deaf education, the Deaf institutes will definitely know where the teachers get proper training for the special skill.
http://www.universities.com/On-Campus/Bachelor_degree_Foreign_languages_literatures_and_Linguistics_Sign_Language_Interpretation_and_Translation.html
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos175.htm
http://www.lcc.edu/communication/sign_lang/careers/
http://books.google.co.in/books?id=ecTCO6BcmnUC&pg=PA3&lpg=PA3&dq=Sign+language+interpreter+degree&source=web&ots=UK8iFiq_C7&sig=ols7aEc2hjEtDzYXWVJfc6vGzfg&hl=en
http://www.google.co.in/search?q=Sign+language+interpreter+degree&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
What is a good curriculum for teaching American Sign Language at the Junior High level?
The school where I work has asked if I might be interested in teaching a Sing Language course next year. I am looking for suggestions for text books/ videos etc. that would be suitable for students at the 7th-9th grade levels.
I love www.asluniversity.com esp because it is free and Dr. Vicars is very thorough. One of the most common curriculums for ages 9+ is Signing Naturally by Cheri Smith.
Look here:
http://www.harriscomm.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=17596
How would someone that needs sign language assistance let you know over the phone?
as follows….
If you are selected for an interview …
* We will contact you by phone.
* If you require special assistance during an interview(such as a sign language interpreter,for example),please let us know when we call.We will provide reasonable accommodations to comply with applicable laws.
haha help!?
People who have hearing problems will almost always have a special phone that displays a running transcript of the conversation. The phone automatically connects to a transcriber/operator when someone picks it up; the transcriber/operator then puts them through to the person they want to call, and starts typing everything that is said.
If they don't have such a phone, no doubt the person would send a reply saying "Um, I'm deaf. Can you please drop by in person, or arrange an interview instead?"