I'd really like to become a BSL interpreter... and advice?

[lianne]

I'd love to become an interpreter and I'd just really like to talk to anyone who already does so or can give me some advice! (which I'm hoping lots of people can!)

 

[overthepond]

Depending on where you are.

BSL cafe in derby,
Wolves/Preston have alot of deaf people attending their Uni
Fair few Deaf pubs still going on around UK.
Deaf Rally. I went to Weston super mare deaf rally few months ago there were a person signing full BSL that turned out to be hearing police woman!

 

[rensa]

Get to a BSL nvq course- find your nearest centre at the Signature website

Home - Excellence in Communication With Deaf People - Signature.org.uk

 

[Tousi]

To answer the original question, above all else, be ethical.

 

[xsuperchick]

Be my interpreter if I ever go to the UK

 

[lfreed]

Playing the poker circuit is much less taxing on the body. Take care of your body if you decide to be an interpreter. I always wanted to go to the Garage to see a show. What is that venue like?