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What is a Deaf Interpreter?

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What is a Deaf Interpreter?

A Deaf interpreter is a Deaf person who has a specialized skill set suited for large audiences and individual consumers; they have knowledge, training, and experience to ensure effective communication & is used during an interpreted interaction.

What is team interpreting and when is a team needed?

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What is team interpreting and when is a team needed?

Some requests for an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter require a team of two or more interpreters. While there are many factors that influence whether a team would be required, the most common one is the length (or complexity) of the request.

Why is there a two-hour minimum?

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Why is there a two-hour minimum?

Being billed a minimum number of service hours is standard practice in the sign language interpreting profession. It's not a scam—it's the real thing.

Preparing for the Arrival of an Interpreter

Preparing for the Arrival of an Interpreter

> tl;dr —Preparing for the arrival of a sign language interpreter at your location begins well before they walk through the doors. This preparation is most easily understood when divided into two parts, booking preparation, and onsite preparation. If you are experienced with the task of booking a sign

How Do You Know When More Than One Interpreter Is Required?

How Do You Know When More Than One Interpreter Is Required?

> tl:dr —There is no question that determining if more than one sign language interpreter is required for your booking can be a little tricky. > Though tricky, if you’ll measure your booking request against two considerations, you’ll likely know in moments if you need more than

5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Requesting An Interpreter

5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Requesting An Interpreter

It is no secret that booking a sign language interpreter can be a costly endeavor. It always is when engaging intelligent, well-trained people with uncommon skills. That said, there are 5 mistakes that people regularly make when booking a sign language interpreter, which unnecessarily adds to the cost of these

Dealing with On-site Cancellations

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Dealing with On-site Cancellations

What to consider before releasing your sign language interpreters when there is an on-site cancellation.

The Truth About Interpreter Availability

The Truth About Interpreter Availability

If your work requires you to regularly arrange for the services of a sign language interpreter, you know well the challenge of booking a qualified interpreter when you need one. There are many things to consider when attempting to book a sign language interpreter. Suddenly, things like arranging your booking