DEAF – SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
Deaf Interpreter’s
The use of deaf interpreters is becoming more common by the day. Deaf interpreters perform the same tasks as hearing interpreters and are frequently part of a deaf/hearing team. They are trained specialists who understand the complexities of communication exchange. Hearing interpreters should be considered in addition to, if not before, deaf interpreters. They are frequently used in high-risk situations, such as the legal and medical fields. They are also frequently used when the hearing interpreter lacks the necessary interpreting skills to meet the individual’s specific communication needs. This is common when a deaf person uses a signed language other than ISL or has little or no proficiency in any language. When the deaf interpreter understands the complexities of the vocabulary or content to be conveyed in English, Hindi, and/or ISL better than the hearing interpreter, deaf interpreters are used.