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1. A deaf interpreter or CDI is someone who first has to be deemed deaf by an audiologist. Second, the deaf individul must pass a a test thet will now be a from the RID/Nad merger. A deaf interpreter in almost all cases works with a hearing interprer. the hearing interpreter listens to the speaker, the heraing interpreter will transliterate the message then the CDI will changs them message into ASL for the deaf client or clients.
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3. For me it's the satisfaction of helping people. Also, you learn so many different things about various fields. A wonderfurl profession.
4.Well, don't mean to offend anyone and I am a christian. Honestly, this is a field dominated by women and gossip runs rampent. I'm not saying men don't gossip, but I've never had a problem with a deaf/hh client. I have run into some road blocks with other terps because of reasons unrelated to interpreting.
That's life.
5. Depends on your credentials and the state in which you work.
6. Actually in most states at least right now you don't need any schooling whatsoever. To become a certified interpreter you need to pass a written and performance based test the will soon be administered by RID/NAD which are combining.
7. Interpreters/Transliterators work in al kinds of settings. ie. schools, courts, medical settings, police situations, Voc. Rehab, job interviews and many more
8. If you are college bound find a good ITP and immerse yourself in the deaf community even if at first you meet some resisitance. That is where you will learn the ASL. Good luck and God bless
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