Chapter 11

Question 1

What was the first professional organization in the world for sign language interpreters?

Answer 1

The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Question 2

The five main membership categories of the first association of sign language interpreters are:

Answer 2

Organizational, Certified, Associate, Student, Supporting

Question 3

Where and when was the RID established?

Answer 3

Ball State Teacher’s College
Muncie, Indiana
June 1964

Question 4

Laws and policies mandating the presence of sign language interpreters for Deaf people were the catalyst for…

Answer 4

the establishment of sign language interpreter training programs in the U.S.

Question 5

The establishment of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) was primarily influenced by…

Answer 5

The Civil Rights era

Question 6

What are the phases of certification?

Answer 6

1. Written Test of Knowledge (WTK)
2. Preparation
3. Test of Interpretation (TOI)
4. Certification Maintenance

Question 7

Important U.S. Legislature (and their intent):

Answer 7

• The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1965: The first paid interpreting jobs
• The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973: All agencies and institutions receiving federal funds must be accessible to people with disabilities
• PL 94-142 The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (now known as IDEA): Children must be educated in a Least Restrictive Environment
• The Americans with Disabilities Act: Businesses and agencies must be accessible to all people with disabilities

Question 8

The founders of the first association of sign language interpreters were NOT ___________ family members.

Answer 8

AG Bell

Question 9

Name at least 3 of the 6 significant legislative initiatives (listed on pg 287-288)

Answer 9

1965: Vocational rehabilitation act
1973: Rehab act
1975: Education for all handicapped children act
1978: The court interpreters act of 1978
1991: Americans with disabilities act

Question 10

What are two interpreting fields that require additional certification, and what are the certifications called?

Answer 10

Education (EIPA) and Legal (SC:L)