Questions for Deaf Individuals and Interpreters

[MyBlueeyes75]

I came across your web site in a search for Deaf Websites, I am seeking out an interpreter and a Deaf individual, that is not affiliated with the school so that I may "Interview" them for a paper that I am writing for my "Intro to Interpreting Class"

I have 4 Questions that I have to ask and it is to remain completely confidential, so no names will be mentioned. If it's possible, please reply with answers.

The Questions for the Deaf Individual are as Follows:
1. How do they feel about interpreters?
2.Do they feel that interpreters should be certified, why? or why not?
3.Who do they feel should be in control when an interpreter is involved?
4.What would they recommend to me as a new comer in the field of interpreting?

The questions for the interpreter are as follows:
1. What do they find as the PROS and the CONS in interpreting?
2. How long have you been interpreting?
3. How do you feel about certification?
4. What would you recommend to me as a new comer to the field of interpreting?

 

[Hwy99]

Welcome to AD

1. How do they feel about interpreters?

Well I am very happy that there is interpreters available for the deafies because without them, we would be very difficult to find a job or going to hostipal or dealing with courthose, many things... But just one thing I don't like is that I have to allow the interpreter to know my personal.

2.Do they feel that interpreters should be certified, why? or why not?

Well depends on the situation, if I go like a courthouse, then I would prefer a certified interpreter, but if something like church or whatever, then I don't find that necessary as long as the interpreter can sign clear.

3.Who do they feel should be in control when an interpreter is involved?

Don't know what this means..

4.What would they recommend to me as a new comer in the field of interpreting?

Take a class, learn the basic sign, later your sign get improved, then it's time to meet deaf and social with them as many as you can till your sign skill became more clear and understandable. That's what my cousin did.

 

[MyBlueeyes75]

I want to thank you very much for your answers!
I have been taking ASL classes, I know basic signs
The question number 3 means:
When you using an interpreter, should you or the interpreter be in control of the conversation?
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Welcome to AD

1. How do they feel about interpreters?

Well I am very happy that there is interpreters available for the deafies because without them, we would be very difficult to find a job or going to hostipal or dealing with courthose, many things... But just one thing I don't like is that I have to allow the interpreter to know my personal.

2.Do they feel that interpreters should be certified, why? or why not?

Well depends on the situation, if I go like a courthouse, then I would prefer a certified interpreter, but if something like church or whatever, then I don't find that necessary as long as the interpreter can sign clear.

3.Who do they feel should be in control when an interpreter is involved?

Don't know what this means..

4.What would they recommend to me as a new comer in the field of interpreting?

Take a class, learn the basic sign, later your sign get improved, then it's time to meet deaf and social with them as many as you can till your sign skill became more clear and understandable. That's what my cousin did.