STATE-LEVEL INTERPRETER REQUIREMENTS Each state sets its own requirements for sign language interpreters, which may vary widely. However, common expectations include: Typical State-Level Requirements: Pros of State Certification: Limitations: NATIONAL-LEVEL INTERPRETER REQUIREMENTS National certification is typically obtained through RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf), the recognized professional body in the U.S. Typical National-Level Requirements (RID Certification): […]
1. Definition 2. Grammar & Syntax 3. Vocabulary 4. Usage 5. Fluency & Community Perception Summary Chart Feature ASL PSE Type Full natural language Contact sign system Grammar ASL-based (topic-comment) English word order (somewhat) Vocabulary Unique signs, classifiers ASL signs with English structure Used by Deaf community Hearing learners, some Deaf users Fluency recognition Highly valued Seen as less fluent
Comparison of SEE and ASL Language Structure SEE (Signing Exact English): Follows English grammar exactly and uses Subject-Verb-Object word order. Includes all English function words like ‘the’, ‘is’, ‘are’. ASL (American Sign Language): Has its own unique grammar and topic-comment structure. Omits unnecessary words and uses facial expressions and classifiers for meaning. Vocabulary & Signs […]
There are many reasons that a person could decide to learn ASL, but one of the greatest benefits is being able to interact with the Deaf community. Naturally I can only speak from experience with my regional Deaf community, but it seems that there are some traits that are universal. Besides finding a group of […]
Have you ever been in a situation where it felt like everyone knew something that you didn’t? It was pretty uncomfortable, wasn’t it? This is the world that Deaf people have to traverse every day. They are surrounded by people having conversations, sharing information, telling jokes, and they are not included. This can be an […]
Help! I see Deaf People! So now that you have some knowledge of ASL and Deaf Culture, you will begin to notice more Deaf people around you. Yes, they have always been there; you are just now becoming aware of them. You may be thinking to yourself, “Self….what do I do?! Do I approach them? […]
As you work through American Sign Language lessons and read up on Deaf Culture, it is important to remember that deaf people have a sense of humor, too! Whatever aspect of deaf life you may be exploring, you should never forget to treat deaf individuals the same way you would your own friends and family. […]
In our blogs we have often used the term Deaf Culture, but that takes on a little different meaning if you just add the word “Pop” in between. There are certain very recognizable celebrities in Deaf Pop Culture, such as the famous actress Marlee Matlin, who has starred in a successful film version of Children […]
Perhaps in a future blog entry we will extend the topic of deafness to the animal kingdom. For this entry, we wanted to highlight what the animal kingdom does for the Deaf. As you may have guessed, there are indeed service dogs for the Deaf. Paws with a Cause is one of the organizations that […]