Aspiring interpreter

shelbymarie · 04-22-2009, 08:11 PM

hi im still in high school but currently have plans to get my interpreting liscense.

i really love asl but im not sure how to go about getting my liscense or even being aparted of the deaf community...

if anyone wants to help that would be great :]

o and i would love to hear opinions from some of the deaf people here on what they like and dislike when they receive interpreting services .

thankyou!!

Cheri · 04-22-2009, 10:33 PM

I always like the good interpreters who can sign fluently and be able to understand my signs as well. (mostly qualified and skilled interpreters)

I've had some share of bad interpreters who did not sign as good, and often I get frustrated or did not acted professional. (Some weren't qualified or skilled interpreters) Mostly they were college students or temporary replacement.

In order for you to become an interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing, You would need to take a certification exam by the state because most hospitals, schools, government, court, doctor offices hires certified interpreters from an agency..

shelbymarie · 04-29-2009, 07:01 PM

o ok great thankyou so much.

im really looking forward to it i just there were more schools available in my area to learn

Etoile · 04-29-2009, 07:45 PM

What part of California are you in? Do you want to stay near home for college? There are some ITPs in California, for sure.

SunnyUsagi · 05-01-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by shelbymarie

o ok great thankyou so much.

im really looking forward to it i just there were more schools available in my area to learn

yeah me too. I've wanted to become an interpreter since I was in 6th grade, and I'm 24 now. I keep hitting brick walls when looking for the proper training...there are no schools close to my hometown, that I'm aware of anyways.

Any help would be much appreciated!!

***Brian*** · 05-01-2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SunnyUsagi

yeah me too. I've wanted to become an interpreter since I was in 6th grade, and I'm 24 now. I keep hitting brick walls when looking for the proper training...there are no schools close to my hometown, that I'm aware of anyways.

Any help would be much appreciated!!

Have you checked out with UM about that?

Etoile · 05-01-2009, 12:53 PM

And don't forget that the RID website has a database of ITPs as well.

jnaert08 · 05-06-2009, 01:54 AM

https://www.rid.org/acct-app/index.c...ion=search.ITP

Here is a good link on the RID website for Interpreter Training Programs. Basically, you have to look up your state testing procedures. For example, in Texas they use the BEI Certification, whereas in Oklahoma they use QAST mostly. Contact the RID if you are still lost. They will definitely help you.

04-22-2009, 08:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
shelbymarie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 11	Aspiring interpreter hi im still in high school but currently have plans to get my interpreting liscense. i really love asl but im not sure how to go about getting my liscense or even being aparted of the deaf community... if anyone wants to help that would be great :] o and i would love to hear opinions from some of the deaf people here on what they like and dislike when they receive interpreting services . thankyou!!

04-22-2009, 10:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cheri Prayers for my dad. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 22,615	I always like the good interpreters who can sign fluently and be able to understand my signs as well. (mostly qualified and skilled interpreters) I've had some share of bad interpreters who did not sign as good, and often I get frustrated or did not acted professional. (Some weren't qualified or skilled interpreters) Mostly they were college students or temporary replacement. In order for you to become an interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing, You would need to take a certification exam by the state because most hospitals, schools, government, court, doctor offices hires certified interpreters from an agency.. __________________ God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow and sun without rain, But God did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.

04-29-2009, 07:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Etoile legally married :) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,091	What part of California are you in? Do you want to stay near home for college? There are some ITPs in California, for sure. __________________ "You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty." -Gandhi

05-01-2009, 12:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Etoile legally married :) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,091	And don't forget that the RID website has a database of ITPs as well. __________________ "You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty." -Gandhi

05-06-2009, 01:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
jnaert08 Deaf Education Major Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas and Oklahoma Posts: 22	Interpreter Training Programs https://www.rid.org/acct-app/index.c...ion=search.ITP Here is a good link on the RID website for Interpreter Training Programs. Basically, you have to look up your state testing procedures. For example, in Texas they use the BEI Certification, whereas in Oklahoma they use QAST mostly. Contact the RID if you are still lost. They will definitely help you. __________________ -Jessica N. http://www.youtube.com/user/XLivexLovexSignx

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04-29-2009, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
shelbymarie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 11	o ok great thankyou so much. im really looking forward to it i just there were more schools available in my area to learn

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