Chapter 13: International Perspectives

Question 1

WASLI

Answer 1

Word Association of Sign Language Interpreters. International org representing sign language interpreters

Question 2

Country Requirements

Answer 2

The US and Brazil have university programs for interpreting.
Some countries have no system for credentialing or organizations that represent interpreters

Question 3

WFD

Answer 3

World Federation of Deaf. Organization that has conferences every 4 years, important in bringing interpreters together

Question 4

Red T

Answer 4

In conflict zones. Protects linguists, interpreters, translators, and journalists in those areas

Question 5

Connections w/ the Deaf community

Answer 5

Some interpreters stop interacting with the Deaf community when they become professionals, which makes their knowledge of the language and Deaf cultural norms plateau. Many programs do not require interpreting students to become involved with the local Deaf communities

Question 6

Use of Deaf Interpreters

Answer 6

Many countries have an increase of Deaf interpreters. Needed, since some broadcasting companies and countries/cultures do not understand the need, or limit formal training (ex. Oceania- working w/ Deaf interpreters is “an exceptional model”)

Question 7

Rights-based frame of reference

Answer 7

Emphasis on human rights of Deaf people, requirements for qualified professionals, using political knowledge to get governments and organizations to respect and follow through with these rights

Question 8

VRS

Answer 8

Video Relay Service (Sorenson Communication and Convo). Phone interpreters

Question 9

UNCRPD

Answer 9

United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Addresses rights of Deaf people to participate in all parts of society like school, justice, gov, culture. Sign is discussed in the articles

Question 10

Critical Link

Answer 10

Organization that hosts conferences internationally for community interpreters and stakeholders in public service interpreting