Originally Posted by Reba

That might suit some people, especially oral non-signing or late-deafened adults. But if a Deaf member or visitor wants real interpretation then a printed version of what's happening isn't going to suffice. I have interpreted for many people in various settings who would get almost zero from a transcribed service. It's like the doctor who thinks writing notes is adequate communication for a Deaf patient. It just doesn't cut it for everyone.