The Art of Interpreting….

• Is the process of transmitting spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL) and/or gestures for communication between Deaf and hearing individuals;

•  Enhances the quality of interaction between the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities;

• Serves as a tool in bridging communication gaps;

• Is a profession that is highly dynamic and sophisticated;

• Offers a career that allows one to grow with each knowledge building experience.

What It Takes

• A committed individual to not only achieve certification but to also maintain and grow the skills needed

• Physical stamina, endurance and the ability to emotionally handle an assignment and adhere to confidentiality

• A great knowledge of the English language and the ability to speak clearly, be audibly heard and to portray the feelings and emotion of the speaker, whether voice or sign interpreting

• An understanding that interpreting is a complex process that requires linguistic, cognitive and technical skills