Professionalism

Question 1

Tenet:

Answer 1

Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpret-
ing situation.

Question 2

Guiding Principle:

Answer 2

Interpreters are expected to stay abreast of evolving language use and trends in the profession of interpreting as well as in the American Deaf community.
Interpreters accept assignments using discretion with regard to skill, communication mode, setting, and
consumer needs. Interpreters possess knowledge of American Deaf culture and deafness-related resources.

Question 3

How many parts?

Answer 3

6

Question 4

2.1

Answer 4

Provide service delivery regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, dis-
ability, sexual orientation, or any other factor.

Question 5

2.2

Answer 5

Assess consumer needs and the interpreting situation before and during the assignment and
make adjustments as needed.

Question 6

2.3

Answer 6

Render the message faithfully by conveying the content and spirit of what is being communi-
cated, using language most readily understood by consumers, and correcting errors discreetly
and expeditiously.

Question 7

2.4

Answer 7

Request support (e.g., certified deaf interpreters, team members, language facilitators) when
needed to fully convey the message or to address exceptional communication challenges (e.g.
cognitive disabilities, foreign sign language, emerging language ability, or lack of formal
instruction or language).

Question 8

2.5

Answer 8

Refrain from providing counsel, advice, or personal opinions.

Question 9

2.6

Answer 9

Judiciously provide information or referral regarding available interpreting or community
resources without infringing upon consumers’ rights.

Question 10

Illustrative Behavior - All

Answer 10

2.1
Provide service delivery regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, dis-
ability, sexual orientation, or any other factor.
2.2
Assess consumer needs and the interpreting situation before and during the assignment and
make adjustments as needed.
2.3
Render the message faithfully by conveying the content and spirit of what is being communi-
cated, using language most readily understood by consumers, and correcting errors discreetly
and expeditiously.
2.4
Request support (e.g., certified deaf interpreters, team members, language facilitators) when
needed to fully convey the message or to address exceptional communication challenges (e.g.
cognitive disabilities, foreign sign language, emerging language ability, or lack of formal
instruction or language).
2.5
Refrain from providing counsel, advice, or personal opinions.
2.6
Judiciously provide information or referral regarding available interpreting or community
resources without infringing upon consumers’ rights.