Interpreter in OKC Needed

kambric · 04-03-2012, 10:39 AM

Howdy! I will be appearing at Full Circle Books in OKC on Sunday, April 15th from 2:00 - 3:30PM for a book signing and reading and Q&A.

While I am fluent in ASL, I can't read from my book & sign at the same time. Plus, I think there will be hearing / non-ASL folks there, too. I'd like to hire an interpreter to help at the event. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

Here's the link to Full Circle Book's info on the event:
Kambri Crews - Author of 'Burn Down the Ground: A Memoir', Full Circle Bookstore, Oklahoma City | Wimgo

**Reba** · 04-03-2012, 03:51 PM

Short notice!

Maybe one of these contacts can help you:

OKRID - Contact OKRID

kambric · 04-03-2012, 06:29 PM

Thanks! I emailed them.

Anij · 04-03-2012, 06:32 PM

Hope you're able to get something set up.

Here you need to book 3-6weeks minimum in advance in order to get an interpreter.

kambric · 04-03-2012, 06:36 PM

Whoa! Why so far in advance? Guess I might have to do it myself.

Lily7 · 04-03-2012, 07:07 PM

Good luck. If you have trouble getting one in time, send me a PM - I *might* be able to ask around and find someone willing to interpret depending on the pay (I live in Norman, OK).

kambric · 04-03-2012, 07:20 PM

Thank you! And I have cousins in Edmond and OKC that might be able to help in a pinch, though they aren't pro interpreters they could help for sure.

kambric · 04-04-2012, 03:11 PM

Looks like I've got the ball rolling and should be okay. Thanks everyone!

authentic · 04-04-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Anij

Hope you're able to get something set up.

Here you need to book 3-6weeks minimum in advance in order to get an interpreter.

Only in Canada

Here in San Francisco you can get interpreter within 24 hours.

Anij · 04-04-2012, 07:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by authentic

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anij

Hope you're able to get something set up.

Here you need to book 3-6weeks minimum in advance in order to get an interpreter.

Only in Canada

Here in San Francisco you can get interpreter within 24 hours.

In an emergency it's different, but for casual (non medical etc) type interpreting it's not uncommon to have to book 3 or more weeks in advance throught out MOST of Canada & the USA. (I've lived in Canada and the USA and booked interpreters in both)

If you live in an area with a surplus of interpreters, great - but it's not the norm.

kambric · 04-05-2012, 08:55 AM

Pam at SLRSINC.com is helping me...she didn't seem daunted by the 10 day advance notice so hopefully it won't be a problem getting an interpreter that day. We shall see!

kambric · 04-16-2012, 10:35 AM

Kimberly King from SLRS served as my 'terp and was awesome! The event was a huge success much in part to her helping hands. Thanks for helping out!

04-03-2012, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
kambric Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 38	Interpreter in OKC Needed Howdy! I will be appearing at Full Circle Books in OKC on Sunday, April 15th from 2:00 - 3:30PM for a book signing and reading and Q&A. While I am fluent in ASL, I can't read from my book & sign at the same time. Plus, I think there will be hearing / non-ASL folks there, too. I'd like to hire an interpreter to help at the event. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance! Here's the link to Full Circle Book's info on the event: Kambri Crews - Author of 'Burn Down the Ground: A Memoir', Full Circle Bookstore, Oklahoma City \| Wimgo __________________ Check out my official site & blog at http://www.kambricrews.com!

04-03-2012, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,156	Short notice! Maybe one of these contacts can help you: OKRID - Contact OKRID __________________ Tell us the truth about Benghazi!

04-03-2012, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
kambric Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 38	Thanks! I emailed them. __________________ Check out my official site & blog at http://www.kambricrews.com!

04-03-2012, 06:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Anij Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,087	Hope you're able to get something set up. Here you need to book 3-6weeks minimum in advance in order to get an interpreter. __________________ Hoh/Deaf ~ +120db deaf right , mild/mod flux left & APD English & ASL ...PAH!! Ignorance is NOT Bliss

04-03-2012, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
kambric Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 38	Whoa! Why so far in advance? Guess I might have to do it myself. __________________ Check out my official site & blog at http://www.kambricrews.com!

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04-03-2012, 07:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lily7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 326	Good luck. If you have trouble getting one in time, send me a PM - I might be able to ask around and find someone willing to interpret depending on the pay (I live in Norman, OK). __________________ Twitter Goodreads Facebook available - send PM

04-03-2012, 07:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
kambric Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 38	Thank you! And I have cousins in Edmond and OKC that might be able to help in a pinch, though they aren't pro interpreters they could help for sure. __________________ Check out my official site & blog at http://www.kambricrews.com!

04-04-2012, 03:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
kambric Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 38	Looks like I've got the ball rolling and should be okay. Thanks everyone! __________________ Check out my official site & blog at http://www.kambricrews.com!

04-05-2012, 08:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
kambric Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 38	Pam at SLRSINC.com is helping me...she didn't seem daunted by the 10 day advance notice so hopefully it won't be a problem getting an interpreter that day. We shall see! __________________ Check out my official site & blog at http://www.kambricrews.com!

04-16-2012, 10:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
kambric Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 38	Kimberly King from SLRS served as my 'terp and was awesome! The event was a huge success much in part to her helping hands. Thanks for helping out! __________________ Check out my official site & blog at http://www.kambricrews.com!

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