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Unique situations make life interesting. When they happen while we are working, it may lead to a situation where a person may not be able to think of other options. In this blog series, we will look at a scenario and discuss the possible options so we have something...

By now, many interpreters have acquired various equipment to help them create remote interpreting stations in their homes. If you have not yet put together a remote setup in your home and are interested in remote interpreting assignments, I hope this blog helps you...

First things first. Make yourself an RID member. You can’t take a test without that. Then make a CASLI account. Try to read thru all the information on the CASLI website. It is very informative but can feel overwhelming. It’s like chasing the white rabbit down his...

For this week’s blog, we will dive into yet another hypothetical interpreting scenario including an ethical dilemma to ponder. Interpreter Role As mentioned in the previous blog in this series, humans are often faced with ethical dilemmas—some big, some small—that we...

Often times when I am on an interpreting assignment, the question is posed.... "Why or how did you become an interpreter?" After speaking with many of my colleagues, I discovered this is a common occurrence. I thought it would be interesting and fun to find out why or...

There are everyday instances during our work as interpreters when we need to make neutral conversation with clients. Depending on your background and personality, it may feel tricky at first to determine (in the moment) what kind of casual conversation topics are...

In our daily lives, we are often faced with ethical dilemmas—some big, some small—that we must negotiate through and/or around. For these daily dilemmas, we have our beliefs and values to guide us, cultivated as we have navigated the passing years. Ethical dilemmas in...

When I first started in my interpreting career in 2001, there were many options for becoming a certified interpreter: CI/CT, Oral, NAD, RID, QA, EIE. The last two were from the state of Florida. I’m not sure they were offered in other states but I’m sure there were...

This article begins a four-part series highlighting Interpreter Training, Deaf Education, Deaf Studies, and other Deaf-related post-secondary programs across the United States. Part One will focus on programs available in the Southeastern Region of the United States....