CH 13 - where interpreters work Flashcards
RELIGIOUS SETTINGS
services funerals weddings special events heavy use of frozen register no qualifications other than to have the same beliefs
EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS
preschool
elementary
high school
college
graduation from an itp preferred
prep time, adequate breaks, and team interpreter should be included
ethical considerations with younger children
WORKING WITH DEAF INTERPRETER
should request a DI when teh Deaf consumer’s communication is affected by special circumstances
special training and practice required
opportunities provided through workshops, CEUs, and skill-upgrading semiars
MEDICAL SETTINGS
medical appts
lab/hospital procedures
medical staff often does not understand interpreter’s role
interpreter must be familiar with a variety of medical terms
no standard qualifications
comm can be life-threatening at times
LEGAL SETTINGS
attorney-client appts courtroom proceedings police interactions most states require certification familiarity with the case and multiple Deaf individuals involved is a concern
MENTAL HEALTH SETTINGS
phychiatric testing/eval outpatient group or indiv therapy inpatient group or indiv therapy imperative that interpreter works closely with the therapist should be certified
INTERPRETING CONFERENCES
specialized type of platform interpreting
several speakers
prep info provided in advance usually
may be paid hourly rate
may have interpreter coordinator
may be multiple visual and spoken langs and an array of tech and equipment to work around
THEATRICAL INTERPRETING
interpreter often part of the show dressing in costume
large signing space
personifying multiple characters or music rhythm
performers sometimes interact with the interpreter in a way that is not considered appropriate in other settings
no standard qualifications
should have theatre or musical bg
attending rehearsals and time translating the script
EMPLOYMENT-RELATED SETTINGS
involves job interviews new employee orientation job training union or staff meetings employee interactions office events graduate of itp required aware of cultural adjustments
SOCIAL SERVICE SETTINGS
welfare applications
interactions with child welfare authorities
matters heard at a Board of Tenant Relations
12-step meetings
emotionally stable
graduate of itp
should be familiar with terminology of this setting
PERSONAL SETTINGS
family reunions, family encounters confrontations with neighbors personal purchase highly unpredictable potentially emotional need for boundaries knowledge of the problem may be on barter arrangement
INTERPRETING WITH A TEAM
involves a team of 2 or more interpreters working together
used when: text is dense or complex, presentation is longer than 50 mins, room is too large to allow all Deaf participants to see the interpreter at the front of the room, there are participants using tactile or close vision interpretation
VRI/VRS INTERPRETING
challenging through video, less personal, w/ vrs calls
