Chapter 11: The History of Professionalizing Interpretin

Question 1

A major reason for the establishment of the first association of sign language interpreters was

Answer 1

The prevalence of the “helper” model of interpreting

Question 2

Some of the tests formerly or currently administered in the U.S. include

Answer 2

The CSC, IC/TC, CI/CT, RSC, SC:L, NIC, CDI

Question 3

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

Answer 3

The Civil Rights Era

Question 4

The catalyst for the establishment of sign language interpreter training programs in the U.S. was

Answer 4

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

Question 5

The RID was established at

Answer 5

Ball State Teacher’s College, Muncie Indiana, June 1964

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Organizational, Certified, Associate, Student, Supporting

Question 7

The founders of the first association of sign language interpreters were NOT

Answer 7

Alexander Graham Bell family members

Question 8

The first professional organization in the world for sign language interpreters was

Answer 8

The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Question 9

Phases of Certification:

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

Question 10

US Laws and Their Intent:

Answer 10

• 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