The Role of the Interpreter:
From the World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI)
“The role of the interpreter is to interpret between people who use a signed language and a spoken language and provide complete and accurate information both to Deaf and hearing people. In order to work effectively as an interpreter it is important that the interpreter focus on impartially performing their interpreting work. Interpreters provide interpretation including all of the content, contextual information in order to realize the communication goals of the persons involved in the interaction and improve conditions for productive communication to both sides….”
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