ughhh....interpreter issues at school...

coolgirlspyer90 · 05-25-2009, 08:04 PM

My interpreter is not very professional at all lately. I'm in high school and almost going into my 2nd year of high school. And well...i'm getting fustrated with my interpreter and almost am about ready to get a new one.

My interpreter ALWAYS calls in school lately. either because she's sick or she has to go to the doctor or whatever. One time she had allergies. you know, your usual spring allergies, she called in to not go to work because of that. And i mean i go to school with a cold or spring allergies. I mean i'll get over it in a day. Then, Shes always messing around with her phone talking to her 2nd boss at a different job, talking to her boyfriend by texting, calling her doctor, etc. And I mean this is a school not an office. You don't see students or teachers playing around with their phone. Plus its unfair that she has her phone out and shes doing that crap.

Then she ALWAYS and i do mean ALWAYS complain about things from outside of interpreting. Shes complaining how nobody is helping her with her job, about her boyfriend, about her dog, about her boss, about her track thing, and about how the secutary hates her, and shes even complaining about that stuff to my friends which i do not want her to do. I mean I'm tired of it. Oh did i also mention that she NEVER INTERPRETS?? If i need her to interpret I'll look at her then she'll get the idea. and she also thinks i can handle not having her to interpret.
I mean does interpreters are suppose to sign every word that other people are saying? Like one time I asked her if i needed to write or type a paper and she got frustrated at me and was like: "you're suppose to know what to do. not me" and in my mind i was like: "you're not even interpreting for me so how am i suppose to know?!" She even threatens my friends by saying: "stop distracting (me) or i'm gonna give you a referral (a warning ticket or a detention ticket)" Plus the school has almost never gave me a sub interpreter. I mean the last time my interpreter was not coming to school because she has allergies, I texted my mom that morning and told her i'm not having a interpreter or a sub and my mom called and complained and the school ended up looking for a sub for me for 2 hours.

All of my friends thinks that the interpreter that i have now, is mean and rude. and almost all of the teachers doesn't like her because she just complains too much and just can't shut up. And i was stuck with her for almost 4 years. In my first year with her shes very professional and now shes not. And my sub interpreter; her name is jennifer. and she grew up with me when i was 3 years old. and I like her very much. and I want her to be my permanment interpreter. But its up the school's decision. God...idk what to do anymore...help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lissa · 05-25-2009, 08:11 PM

my 'terp is very much like you described, shes always moaning about her personal life and even disrupts class when she doesnt understand when i perfectly do. she doesnt even sign everything then expects me to know what's been said

im glad iv only got 4 more weeks left with her then i finish.

coolgirlspyer90 · 05-25-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DeafLissa90

my 'terp is very much like you described, shes always moaning about her personal life and even disrupts class when she doesnt understand when i perfectly do. she doesnt even sign everything then expects me to know what's been said

im glad iv only got 4 more weeks left with her then i finish.

I have school today off. because of memorial day. And I'm so glad i had this day off because i cannot bear another day with my 'terp. I mean my parent thinks that i need to tell her my point of view of what she's doing even though she might get offended. And the part where she thinks i already know what have been said by the teacher, she gets mad at me for it. and sometimes i do understand what the teacher is saying and sometimes i dont. and I'm just about done with it. I had it. I want to get a new interpreter. I don't like telling my point of view to my main 'terp. because i don't like hurting people feelings. But i know that shes going to complain about her personal life again tomorrow like usual. everyday of my life. she even embarresses me in class!!

Lissa · 05-25-2009, 08:31 PM

omg mine embarrases me too. and iv never said anything because i dont like hurting people's feelings and im worried she'll get angry so iv just not said anything. shes always moaning about how bored she is in class, etc

JClarke · 05-25-2009, 08:39 PM

Ladies, I was trained how to interact with interpreters last feb and boy, it was a very interesting course. Your have the entitlement to give feedback to the interpreters, they appreicate the feedback, where they can improve next time. So you two ladies, you will have to give them a honest feedback saying that 'I am sorry to say this, but i am going to be honest here, you're not doing a professional job, why are you complaining all your personal stuff to ME? You are here to work and you have to interpret what the teacher and the other students says, I am going to warn you, do it or get lost'

Lissa · 05-25-2009, 08:40 PM

Good Point but Im done soon anyway and there wont be any deaf student at the college next year

JClarke · 05-25-2009, 08:42 PM

Mel, it is never too late to tell your interpreter what you think, because she would be interpreting to other deafies in other places.

coolgirlspyer90 · 05-25-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Ladies, I was trained how to interact with interpreters last feb and boy, it was a very interesting course. Your have the entitlement to give feedback to the interpreters, they appreicate the feedback, where they can improve next time. So you two ladies, you will have to give them a honest feedback saying that 'I am sorry to say this, but i am going to be honest here, you're not doing a professional job, why are you complaining all your personal stuff to ME? You are here to work and you have to interpret what the teacher and the other students says, I am going to warn you, do it or get lost'

I might have to do that. But my mom has already called and complained to the special education coordinator at school about my interpreter. They said that they will handle it and call my mom back as soon they deal with it. But the thing is they never called back at all. They were suppose to call my mom back two weeks ago. I mean they did deal with it. The school is having my interpreter document all of the called in days that she missed. She missed over 3 days of what teachers and interpreters are suppose to have. My mom says that workers are allowed to have 3 days to call in. no more than that. Otherwise if they call in more than 3 days they're going to get fired. But theres no way my interpreter is going to get fired. And she have had more than 3 days. But I read in some other post that The teacher and interpreter has that power to write over you or ingore what you say. I'm just a 15 year old girl. I don't have that power to say: "you have to work for me about what the teacher is saying and the student say or i'm going to go and complain." she'll just have a straight-up attitude with me.

whatdidyousay! · 05-25-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by coolgirlspyer90

My interpreter is not very professional at all lately. I'm in high school and almost going into my 2nd year of high school. And well...i'm getting fustrated with my interpreter and almost am about ready to get a new one.

My interpreter ALWAYS calls in school lately. either because she's sick or she has to go to the doctor or whatever. One time she had allergies. you know, your usual spring allergies, she called in to not go to work because of that. And i mean i go to school with a cold or spring allergies. I mean i'll get over it in a day. Then, Shes always messing around with her phone talking to her 2nd boss at a different job, talking to her boyfriend by texting, calling her doctor, etc. And I mean this is a school not an office. You don't see students or teachers playing around with their phone. Plus its unfair that she has her phone out and shes doing that crap.

Then she ALWAYS and i do mean ALWAYS complain about things from outside of interpreting. Shes complaining how nobody is helping her with her job, about her boyfriend, about her dog, about her boss, about her track thing, and about how the secutary hates her, and shes even complaining about that stuff to my friends which i do not want her to do. I mean I'm tired of it. Oh did i also mention that she NEVER INTERPRETS?? If i need her to interpret I'll look at her then she'll get the idea. and she also thinks i can handle not having her to interpret.
I mean does interpreters are suppose to sign every word that other people are saying? Like one time I asked her if i needed to write or type a paper and she got frustrated at me and was like: "you're suppose to know what to do. not me" and in my mind i was like: "you're not even interpreting for me so how am i suppose to know?!" She even threatens my friends by saying: "stop distracting (me) or i'm gonna give you a referral (a warning ticket or a detention ticket)" Plus the school has almost never gave me a sub interpreter. I mean the last time my interpreter was not coming to school because she has allergies, I texted my mom that morning and told her i'm not having a interpreter or a sub and my mom called and complained and the school ended up looking for a sub for me for 2 hours.

All of my friends thinks that the interpreter that i have now, is mean and rude. and almost all of the teachers doesn't like her because she just complains too much and just can't shut up. And i was stuck with her for almost 4 years. In my first year with her shes very professional and now shes not. And my sub interpreter; her name is jennifer. and she grew up with me when i was 3 years old. and I like her very much. and I want her to be my permanment interpreter. But its up the school's decision. God...idk what to do anymore...help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a drag! Why can't you get rid of the jerk and get a new interpreter?
What about your parents , can't they talk to your school and let the school know your interpreter is not doing her job and it could hurt your grades!
There has to some center that help handicap people in your state , I would find one and see what your rights are. You should have the rights to pick an
interpreter that you can work with. I am sorry to hear this happening to you. Let us know how things work out for you. Would you mind saying what State you live in? I want to made some phone calls. I find this very up setting the way the system is treating deaf and HOH people!

JClarke · 05-25-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by coolgirlspyer90

I might have to do that. But my mom has already called and complained to the special education coordinator at school about my interpreter. They said that they will handle it and call my mom back as soon they deal with it. But the thing is they never called back at all. They were suppose to call my mom back two weeks ago. I mean they did deal with it. The school is having my interpreter document all of the called in days that she missed. She missed over 3 days of what teachers and interpreters are suppose to have. My mom says that workers are allowed to have 3 days to call in. no more than that. Otherwise if they call in more than 3 days they're going to get fired. But theres no way my interpreter is going to get fired. And she have had more than 3 days. But I read in some other post that The teacher and interpreter has that power to write over you or ingore what you say. I'm just a 15 year old girl. I don't have that power to say: "you have to work for me about what the teacher is saying and the student say or i'm going to go and complain." she'll just have a straight-up attitude with me.

No, you are the MAIN person, and YOU should give the direct feedback to the interpreter, the school doesn't give a fuck about the interpreters because they are think these interpreters are so cheap. Just give a harsh feedback and the interpreter needs to understand what's going on and who knows, this would end up her job in jearbardy (sp?) LOL!

coolgirlspyer90 · 05-25-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by whatdidyousay!

What a drag! Why can't you get rid of the jerk and get a new interpreter?
What about your parents , can't they talk to your school and let the school know your interpreter is not doing her job and it could hurt your grades!
There has to some center that help handicap people in your state , I would find one and see what your rights are. You should have the rights to pick an
interpreter that you can work with. I am sorry to hear this happening to you. Let us know how things work out for you.

actually my social studies grade isnt doing so good. I have a D in soc.studies right now. Because my interpreter does not interpret for me in that class unless i LOOK at her then she interprets for only a brief moment. But in my other classes i'm doing okay. My parents have talked to the school. But they said they would deal with it and call my parents back but they never did. It was 2 or 3 weeks ago when they called and complained. I live in ohio. But from what my parents told me it is the SCHOOL'S decision to fire my interpreter and get me a new one. But now she has to document all of her missing work days by the end of the school year or she'll be fired.

My science grade is a C+, my English grade is a B, my concert band grade is an A, and my math grade is a C+. And I have to work my ass off trying to make that D up to a higher grade because i'm in the marching band. And I have to have good grades for me to be in the marching band. And they called my parents saying that they might kick me out of the band because of my D grade. and that so upsets me alot. Because next week is our last week of school (june 1st to june 3rd) and we have exams on those last 3 days. and If i dont pass all of them i'm not gonna be able to make it to the band. And i'm scared of that because my interpreter doesn't interpret for me every single word they're saying in school and i get fustrated. and she goes on complaining to other people and to me about her personal life and i dont even care about it. I'm like literally to the edge of crying. But the exams are when it all depends on your final grade of the end of the year semester.

I'm studying so hard right now. I had failed alot of my social studies quizzes even when i studied for them. I feel emotionally and physically tired and fustrated i dont know what to do anymore. Because of my interpreter not interpreting it takes alot out of me. I want to be able to have good grades. And then my interpreter goes on scolding me or almost yelling at me that i need to study but I did. I'm not really good in the studying department. I wish i could learn how to study better. I really want to be in the band. this is my 2nd year being in the marching band. With a challenge of being deaf. I have been interviewed by my school's newspaper about me being deaf and being in the band and how i made it work. That what kept me going. But I don't know what to do with my interpreter anymore...UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! !!

Bottesini · 05-25-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by whatdidyousay!

What a drag! Why can't you get rid of the jerk and get a new interpreter?
What about your parents , can't they talk to your school and let the school know your interpreter is not doing her job and it could hurt your grades!
There has to some center that help handicap people in your state , I would find one and see what your rights are. You should have the rights to pick an
interpreter that you can work with. I am sorry to hear this happening to you. Let us know how things work out for you. Would you mind saying what State you live in? I want to made some phone calls. I find this very up setting the way the system is treating deaf and HOH people!

I think she is in Indiana.

Fun to watch a new activist!

Go for it, whatdidyousay

coolgirlspyer90 · 05-25-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by whatdidyousay!

What a drag! Why can't you get rid of the jerk and get a new interpreter?
What about your parents , can't they talk to your school and let the school know your interpreter is not doing her job and it could hurt your grades!
There has to some center that help handicap people in your state , I would find one and see what your rights are. You should have the rights to pick an
interpreter that you can work with. I am sorry to hear this happening to you. Let us know how things work out for you. Would you mind saying what State you live in? I want to made some phone calls. I find this very upsetting the way the system is treating deaf and HOH people!

I live in ohio. i'm not going to annouce what city i live in. Just the state. But I do not want to go to school tomorrow because of my interpreter. I'm not looking forward to it at all. Did i mention that she leaves during lunch and comes into school in the morning of first class a half hour late? and comes in late for my 5th period class after lunch?? i'm getting tired of it. she thinks she can do whatever she wants.

JClarke · 05-25-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by coolgirlspyer90

I live in ohio. i'm not going to annouce what city i live in. Just the state. But I do not want to go to school tomorrow because of my interpreter. I'm not looking forward to it at all. Did i mention that she leaves during lunch and comes into school in the morning of first class a half hour late? and comes in late for my 5th period class after lunch?? i'm getting tired of it. she thinks she can do whatever she wants.

Go to school tomorrow and give her a direct feedback from yourself and see what she reacts.

coolgirlspyer90 · 05-25-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Go to school tomorrow and give her a direct feedback from yourself and see what she reacts.

oh god i don't think i can do that...i'm so scared of hurting people and getting into trouble. What is on my mind is just keeping things to myself so i don't get into trouble. especially in school. but for me telling people the feedbacks about stuff like this its hard for me because i never stand up for myself on what i think they need to do or what to do. I never had that confidence at all.

JClarke · 05-25-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by coolgirlspyer90

oh god i don't think i can do that...i'm so scared of hurting people and getting into trouble. What is on my mind is just keeping things to myself so i don't get into trouble. especially in school. but for me telling people the feedbacks about stuff like this its hard for me because i never stand up for myself on what i think they need to do or what to do. I never had that confidence at all.

Just say -

'I have the right to tell you this and consider this a feedback from your client, (you know the interpreter is an ADULT) and give whatever you want to tell her (be honest) ..blah, blah and all"

***VamPyroX*** · 05-25-2009, 11:13 PM

Gee... sounds like an awful interpreter.

Have you set up a meeting with the principal about this?

Explain your concerns and also explain that it would help if they were prepared to call in a substitute interpreter.

So, is it only one interpreter for you... the only deaf student in the whole school?

whatdidyousay! · 05-25-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by coolgirlspyer90

actually my social studies grade isnt doing so good. I have a D in soc.studies right now. Because my interpreter does not interpret for me in that class unless i LOOK at her then she interprets for only a brief moment. But in my other classes i'm doing okay. My parents have talked to the school. But they said they would deal with it and call my parents back but they never did. It was 2 or 3 weeks ago when they called and complained. I live in ohio. But from what my parents told me it is the SCHOOL'S decision to fire my interpreter and get me a new one. But now she has to document all of her missing work days by the end of the school year or she'll be fired.

My science grade is a C+, my English grade is a B, my concert band grade is an A, and my math grade is a C+. And I have to work my ass off trying to make that D up to a higher grade because i'm in the marching band. And I have to have good grades for me to be in the marching band. And they called my parents saying that they might kick me out of the band because of my D grade. and that so upsets me alot. Because next week is our last week of school (june 1st to june 3rd) and we have exams on those last 3 days. and If i dont pass all of them i'm not gonna be able to make it to the band. And i'm scared of that because my interpreter doesn't interpret for me every single word they're saying in school and i get fustrated. and she goes on complaining to other people and to me about her personal life and i dont even care about it. I'm like literally to the edge of crying. But the exams are when it all depends on your final grade of the end of the year semester.

I'm studying so hard right now. I had failed alot of my social studies quizzes even when i studied for them. I feel emotionally and physically tired and fustrated i dont know what to do anymore. Because of my interpreter not interpreting it takes alot out of me. I want to be able to have good grades. And then my interpreter goes on scolding me or almost yelling at me that i need to study but I did. I'm not really good in the studying department. I wish i could learn how to study better. I really want to be in the band. this is my 2nd year being in the marching band. With a challenge of being deaf. I have been interviewed by my school's newspaper about me being deaf and being in the band and how i made it work. That what kept me going. But I don't know what to do with my interpreter anymore...UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! !!

I got this from the 'National Association of the Deaf'
Interpreting
To refer others to this page, please use:
Interpreting - National Association of the Deaf

The quality and supply of sign language interpreters have long been a concern to the NAD. Most states already have various forms of laws that ensures a certain level of qualifications for sign language interpreters. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives deaf and hard of hearing individuals the right to a qualified interpreter. However, the definition of "qualified interpreter" under the ADA is very broad and does not establish the standards for the interpreters before they are hired to provide interpreting services. For this reason many states have enacted laws to further define "qualified interpreter" by establishing their own standards.

This section provides an overview on the different forms of legislation defining qualified interpreters, guidelines for future legislation, and state by state information on existing laws.

It look like ADA has more work to do ! We need to made phone calls and send emails to ADA to tell them to set standards for the interpreters that works in favor of the deaf and HOH and not for interpreters! I will made some calls myself and tell ADA they need to do something to help deaf and HOH students using interpreters , or a lot students will end up dropping out of school or fail in their classes!

jillio · 05-26-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by coolgirlspyer90

I live in ohio. i'm not going to annouce what city i live in. Just the state. But I do not want to go to school tomorrow because of my interpreter. I'm not looking forward to it at all. Did i mention that she leaves during lunch and comes into school in the morning of first class a half hour late? and comes in late for my 5th period class after lunch?? i'm getting tired of it. she thinks she can do whatever she wants.

coogirlspyer90,
I would like to offer you some help with this situation. If you are comfortable doing so, PM me with your city. I am in Ohio, as well. I can help you with advocacy.

whatdidyousay! · 05-26-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by coolgirlspyer90

actually my social studies grade isnt doing so good. I have a D in soc.studies right now. Because my interpreter does not interpret for me in that class unless i LOOK at her then she interprets for only a brief moment. But in my other classes i'm doing okay. My parents have talked to the school. But they said they would deal with it and call my parents back but they never did. It was 2 or 3 weeks ago when they called and complained. I live in ohio. But from what my parents told me it is the SCHOOL'S decision to fire my interpreter and get me a new one. But now she has to document all of her missing work days by the end of the school year or she'll be fired.

My science grade is a C+, my English grade is a B, my concert band grade is an A, and my math grade is a C+. And I have to work my ass off trying to make that D up to a higher grade because i'm in the marching band. And I have to have good grades for me to be in the marching band. And they called my parents saying that they might kick me out of the band because of my D grade. and that so upsets me alot. Because next week is our last week of school (june 1st to june 3rd) and we have exams on those last 3 days. and If i dont pass all of them i'm not gonna be able to make it to the band. And i'm scared of that because my interpreter doesn't interpret for me every single word they're saying in school and i get fustrated. and she goes on complaining to other people and to me about her personal life and i dont even care about it. I'm like literally to the edge of crying. But the exams are when it all depends on your final grade of the end of the year semester.

I'm studying so hard right now. I had failed alot of my social studies quizzes even when i studied for them. I feel emotionally and physically tired and fustrated i dont know what to do anymore. Because of my interpreter not interpreting it takes alot out of me. I want to be able to have good grades. And then my interpreter goes on scolding me or almost yelling at me that i need to study but I did. I'm not really good in the studying department. I wish i could learn how to study better. I really want to be in the band. this is my 2nd year being in the marching band. With a challenge of being deaf. I have been interviewed by my school's newspaper about me being deaf and being in the band and how i made it work. That what kept me going. But I don't know what to do with my interpreter anymore...UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! !!

This is from Ohio Legal Rights Service:

Institutions of Higher Education
If the discriminatory public entity is an institution of higher education, a complaint can also be filed with OCRC at one of the regional offices. Ohio law requires institutions of higher education to provide auxiliary aids and services to students who are D/HOH. Educational institutions that receive federal funds (this is most schools, including most elementary and secondary schools) must also comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and a complaint of discrimination under Section 504 can be filed with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Finally, public schools may also be sued under Title Two of the ADA.

Refer to Where to File a Complaint for OCRC and U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights contact information.

Have to use them to help you? It might help to call , they say public schools can be sued , I bet this would made your school listen to you!

Bottesini · 05-26-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by whatdidyousay!

This is from Ohio Legal Rights Service:

Institutions of Higher Education
If the discriminatory public entity is an institution of higher education, a complaint can also be filed with OCRC at one of the regional offices. Ohio law requires institutions of higher education to provide auxiliary aids and services to students who are D/HOH. Educational institutions that receive federal funds (this is most schools, including most elementary and secondary schools) must also comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and a complaint of discrimination under Section 504 can be filed with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Finally, public schools may also be sued under Title Two of the ADA.

Refer to Where to File a Complaint for OCRC and U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights contact information.

Have to use them to help you? It might help to call , they say public schools can be sued , I bet this would made your school listen to you!

They have complied though. The issue is really job performance by the interpreter.

whatdidyousay! · 05-26-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by coolgirlspyer90

I live in ohio. i'm not going to annouce what city i live in. Just the state. But I do not want to go to school tomorrow because of my interpreter. I'm not looking forward to it at all. Did i mention that she leaves during lunch and comes into school in the morning of first class a half hour late? and comes in late for my 5th period class after lunch?? i'm getting tired of it. she thinks she can do whatever she wants.

Hi coolgirlspyer90,
I just called 'Ohio Legal Rights Services' and spoke to Jason ,, she was very helpful and would like your parents or you to call her agency so they can help you with your interpreter issues. Their phone is : 1800-282-9181
TTY # is : 1800-585-3542 ; 'Ohio Legal Rights Services 'email address is;
webmaster@olrs.state.oh.us . They're open 9 -4 , Mon- Fri.
'Ohio Legal Rights Services ' is trying to let teenagers and young adults know about their agency as some people do not know what rights are. Anyone from Ohio can call this agency , if they can't help you they will put you in contact with an agency that can help you.
Every state has their own agencies to help people , you should call an agency if you do not know what your rights are or feel that your right are being violated!
coolgirlspyer90, I hope this infor. will help you and I wish you the best of luck .

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jillio · 05-26-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

They have complied though. The issue is really job performance by the interpreter.

Agreed.

jillio · 05-26-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by whatdidyousay!

Hi coolgirlspyer90,
I just called 'Ohio Legal Rights Services' and spoke to Jason ,, she was very helpful and would like your parents or you to call her agency so they can help you with your interpreter issues. Their phone is : 1800-282-9181
TTY # is : 1800-585-3542 ; 'Ohio Legal Rights Services 'email address is;
webmaster@olrs.state.oh.us . They're open 9 -4 , Mon- Fri.
'Ohio Legal Rights Services ' is trying to let teenagers and young adults know about their agency as some people do not know what rights are. Anyone from Ohio can call this agency , if they can't help you they will put you in contact with an agency that can help you.
Every state has their own agencies to help people , you should call an agency if you do not know what your rights are or feel that your right are being violated!
coolgirlspyer90, I hope this infor. will help you and I wish you the best of luck .

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While I appreciate your enthusiasm in trying to help this poster, this is not an issue of rights under the law. The school has provided an interpreter. They are in compliance with the law. This is an issue of the interpreter's performance. That needs to be addressed from a different perspective. Addressing it from the perspective of violation of the ADA will get this poster no where.

Also, the excerpt posted in post #20 is in reference to colleges and universities. This student is in high school.

whatdidyousay! · 05-26-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jillio

While I appreciate your enthusiasm in trying to help this poster, this is not an issue of rights under the law. The school has provided an interpreter. They are in compliance with the law. This is an issue of the interpreter's performance. That needs to be addressed from a different perspective. Addressing it from the perspective of violation of the ADA will get this poster no where.

Also, the excerpt posted in post #20 is in reference to colleges and universities. This student is in high school.

I know the student is in high school. I know how it feel to not get the help you need when you're HOH . From what I am reading the interpreter is not doing a good job! I am not out of place posting my infor is has not been removed yet! You're only one person, if others feel the the same way ,I will stop posting this kind of infor!

Bottesini · 05-26-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by whatdidyousay!

I know the student is in high school. I know how it feel to not get the help you need when you're HOH . From what I am reading the interpreter is not doing a good job! I am not out of place posting my infor is has not been removed yet! You're only one person, if others feel the the same way ,I will stop posting this kind of infor!

Everyone here knows how it feels.

The only way you are out of place, is that the information you gave is useless in this situation.

Jillio explained to you why it does not apply.

It is great for you to post helpful information, but read carefully and make sure it is something that will be appropriate to the situation you are trying to help.

jillio · 05-26-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bottesini

Everyone here knows how it feels.

The only way you are out of place, is that the information you gave is useless in this situation.

Jillio explained to you why it does not apply.

It is great for you to post helpful information, but read carefully and make sure it is something that will be appropriate to the situation you are trying to help.

Exactly, Bott. I simply don't want the OP sent on a wild goose chase in the wrong direction.

coolgirlspyer90 · 05-26-2009, 04:55 PM

Hi guys, I read your posts here..

School was okay. My interpreter left early during my 6th period class because we were doing reviews for exams. I didn't talk much to her today because i was just fed up with it. As for her she is still complaining about her personal life. I really want this to be able to be DONE. I cannot go through this again next year when i'm sophmore. My interpreter was talking to my teachers about me behind my back in loud voices not whispering, talking about my Bad grade in soc.studies and thinking that i might need to move into a lower level where the class is at a slower pace. Which upsets me alot because I'm already in 2 classes where its at a slower pace for me to learn. Which is English and math. And I know i'm capable of doing my own work. And i wish that this nightmare would be over. I feel out of place, i feel like i give up, fustrated, don't know what to do. My interpeter once again has not interpret for me today. Playing on her cell phone, talking to her boyfriend or boss and leaving during classes and coming back into classes to go to the bathroom and getting to school a half hour late. I would like to be able to solve this situation. But i'm not sure how to do it anymore.

coolgirlspyer90 · 05-26-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Gee... sounds like an awful interpreter.

Have you set up a meeting with the principal about this?

Explain your concerns and also explain that it would help if they were prepared to call in a substitute interpreter.

So, is it only one interpreter for you... the only deaf student in the whole school?

Yes i'm the only deaf student in a hearing school. And no i have not set up a meeting with the principle. But as far as I know through out the beginning of the school year: 2008 to 2009 I RARELY have a substitute interpreter. My interpreter is the only one calling a sub for me but CSD (community service for the deaf in Dayton or Cincinnati,OH) they say that there are none available for me or its either that they have a wait list for interpreters. My mother called and complained to the school one morning when i texted my mom saying that my interpreter wasn't going to be here today because she has a 'headache' (she calls in school because its either she has a headache, a cold, allergies, sometimes too tired) and asked the school that if there was a sub available for me. but apperantly not. But then my mom said that in my IEP that it was REQUIRED for me to have a sub interpreter. The principle apoligized to me and my parents saying it was their fault for not calling a sub for me and they ended up looking for a sub for me for about TWO hours. So then i FINALLY had an subsitute intepreter in the afternoon towards almost to the end of the school day. I was so mad that day because i was so fustrated. I could not understand a darn thing that the teachers were saying. I feel like its my turn to deal with it because i'm deaf. and i think its time i started standing up for myself. Even though I'm a VERY shy girl with not so much confidence and having the fear of getting into trouble with the school.

sara1981 · 05-26-2009, 07:30 PM

mostly interpreters who got married and have children somedays they approves as jobs for schools....

i remind my old school one of interpreter had baby in 1996 and got leave for weeks till returns after had baby that why....

mostly interpreter should have professional than nothing and good signs or nothing.

05-25-2009, 08:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
coolgirlspyer90 I'm all about ~MuSiC~ Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 861	ughhh....interpreter issues at school... My interpreter is not very professional at all lately. I'm in high school and almost going into my 2nd year of high school. And well...i'm getting fustrated with my interpreter and almost am about ready to get a new one. My interpreter ALWAYS calls in school lately. either because she's sick or she has to go to the doctor or whatever. One time she had allergies. you know, your usual spring allergies, she called in to not go to work because of that. And i mean i go to school with a cold or spring allergies. I mean i'll get over it in a day. Then, Shes always messing around with her phone talking to her 2nd boss at a different job, talking to her boyfriend by texting, calling her doctor, etc. And I mean this is a school not an office. You don't see students or teachers playing around with their phone. Plus its unfair that she has her phone out and shes doing that crap. Then she ALWAYS and i do mean ALWAYS complain about things from outside of interpreting. Shes complaining how nobody is helping her with her job, about her boyfriend, about her dog, about her boss, about her track thing, and about how the secutary hates her, and shes even complaining about that stuff to my friends which i do not want her to do. I mean I'm tired of it. Oh did i also mention that she NEVER INTERPRETS?? If i need her to interpret I'll look at her then she'll get the idea. and she also thinks i can handle not having her to interpret. I mean does interpreters are suppose to sign every word that other people are saying? Like one time I asked her if i needed to write or type a paper and she got frustrated at me and was like: "you're suppose to know what to do. not me" and in my mind i was like: "you're not even interpreting for me so how am i suppose to know?!" She even threatens my friends by saying: "stop distracting (me) or i'm gonna give you a referral (a warning ticket or a detention ticket)" Plus the school has almost never gave me a sub interpreter. I mean the last time my interpreter was not coming to school because she has allergies, I texted my mom that morning and told her i'm not having a interpreter or a sub and my mom called and complained and the school ended up looking for a sub for me for 2 hours. All of my friends thinks that the interpreter that i have now, is mean and rude. and almost all of the teachers doesn't like her because she just complains too much and just can't shut up. And i was stuck with her for almost 4 years. In my first year with her shes very professional and now shes not. And my sub interpreter; her name is jennifer. and she grew up with me when i was 3 years old. and I like her very much. and I want her to be my permanment interpreter. But its up the school's decision. God...idk what to do anymore...help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ A member of: The Centerville Jazz Band Currently Plays: Marimba First: Person to be deaf in the Centerville Jazz Band. Show theme: Icon, the Art of Elvis Presley. Our Motto: Taking Care of Business [since 1854]

05-25-2009, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lissa Just me....Lissa Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,093 Blog Entries: 3	my 'terp is very much like you described, shes always moaning about her personal life and even disrupts class when she doesnt understand when i perfectly do. she doesnt even sign everything then expects me to know what's been said im glad iv only got 4 more weeks left with her then i finish. __________________ Left Ear Nucleus Freedom Implanted-October 25th 2000 Activation-November 28th 2000

05-25-2009, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lissa Just me....Lissa Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,093 Blog Entries: 3	omg mine embarrases me too. and iv never said anything because i dont like hurting people's feelings and im worried she'll get angry so iv just not said anything. shes always moaning about how bored she is in class, etc __________________ Left Ear Nucleus Freedom Implanted-October 25th 2000 Activation-November 28th 2000

05-25-2009, 08:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lissa Just me....Lissa Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,093 Blog Entries: 3	Good Point but Im done soon anyway and there wont be any deaf student at the college next year __________________ Left Ear Nucleus Freedom Implanted-October 25th 2000 Activation-November 28th 2000

05-25-2009, 11:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
*VamPyroX* bloody phreak from hell Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hell Posts: 31,473	Gee... sounds like an awful interpreter. Have you set up a meeting with the principal about this? Explain your concerns and also explain that it would help if they were prepared to call in a substitute interpreter. So, is it only one interpreter for you... the only deaf student in the whole school? __________________ Check out my city... CLICK HERE! (If you already visited yesterday, visit again today!)

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05-25-2009, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
JClarke Good times, good times. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Packing bags for U.S.A Posts: 20,219 Blog Entries: 5	Ladies, I was trained how to interact with interpreters last feb and boy, it was a very interesting course. Your have the entitlement to give feedback to the interpreters, they appreicate the feedback, where they can improve next time. So you two ladies, you will have to give them a honest feedback saying that 'I am sorry to say this, but i am going to be honest here, you're not doing a professional job, why are you complaining all your personal stuff to ME? You are here to work and you have to interpret what the teacher and the other students says, I am going to warn you, do it or get lost'

05-25-2009, 08:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
JClarke Good times, good times. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Packing bags for U.S.A Posts: 20,219 Blog Entries: 5	Mel, it is never too late to tell your interpreter what you think, because she would be interpreting to other deafies in other places.

05-26-2009, 04:55 PM	#28 (permalink)
coolgirlspyer90 I'm all about ~MuSiC~ Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 861	Hi guys, I read your posts here.. School was okay. My interpreter left early during my 6th period class because we were doing reviews for exams. I didn't talk much to her today because i was just fed up with it. As for her she is still complaining about her personal life. I really want this to be able to be DONE. I cannot go through this again next year when i'm sophmore. My interpreter was talking to my teachers about me behind my back in loud voices not whispering, talking about my Bad grade in soc.studies and thinking that i might need to move into a lower level where the class is at a slower pace. Which upsets me alot because I'm already in 2 classes where its at a slower pace for me to learn. Which is English and math. And I know i'm capable of doing my own work. And i wish that this nightmare would be over. I feel out of place, i feel like i give up, fustrated, don't know what to do. My interpeter once again has not interpret for me today. Playing on her cell phone, talking to her boyfriend or boss and leaving during classes and coming back into classes to go to the bathroom and getting to school a half hour late. I would like to be able to solve this situation. But i'm not sure how to do it anymore. __________________ A member of: The Centerville Jazz Band Currently Plays: Marimba First: Person to be deaf in the Centerville Jazz Band. Show theme: Icon, the Art of Elvis Presley. Our Motto: Taking Care of Business [since 1854]

05-26-2009, 07:30 PM	#30 (permalink)
sara1981 Pandy the Beagle Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Little Rock,Ar Posts: 4,821	mostly interpreters who got married and have children somedays they approves as jobs for schools.... i remind my old school one of interpreter had baby in 1996 and got leave for weeks till returns after had baby that why.... mostly interpreter should have professional than nothing and good signs or nothing. __________________ WWE Dave Batista

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