Interpreting (or interpretation) is an activity that consists of establishing, either simultaneously or consecutively, oral or manual communications between two or more speakers who are not speaking (or signing) the same language.
Note that the words interpreting and interpretation can both be used to refer to this activity, the word interpreting is commonly used in the profession and in the field of translation studies in an attempt to avoid other meanings of the word interpretation.
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American Medical Association Statement on the ADA - Guidance from the AMA Office of the General Counsel, explaining communication accommodations for physicians.
Meta Description: [ AMA in-depth explanation of The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ]
American Sign Language Interpreting Resources - Collection of written material and reviews for ASL interpreting students and professionals
Meta Description: [ Collection of resources, documents, reviews & links for ASL Interpreting students and professionals ]
ASL Interpreters' Listserv - Closed unmoderated discussion forum.
Meta Description: [ ASL_interpreters: ASL_Interpreters ]
BSL Communication Ltd - Provides interpreting services throughout the United Kingdom. Information available about working with an interpreter and discrimination act guidelines.
Consumer Information - How to utilize interpreter services. Public relations ideas for working interpreters.
MathSigns - Software provides full video of math-related signs, intended for educational interpreters.
Meta Description: [ Speech Therapy and Language Software. Sonido develops language software for Central Auditory Processing Disorder or CAPD: Sign Language: Baby Sign Language: ASL: Speech Therapy: Speech Disorders: Language Therapy: Fluency: Articulation: Language Disorders: Aphasia Therapy and more. Developing aff... ]
PEPnet Interpreting Links - Center on Deafness, California State University at Northridge.
terps-l Listserv - Open unmoderated discussion forum.
Meta Description: [ terps-l: interpreters whose working languages include a signed language ]
The Interpreter Mirror - With the aid of two mirrors, interpreters can view the information and activity behind them as non-reversed images. Phone and email orders.
Meta Description: [ All about equipment for video interpreting ]
The Interpreter's Friend - Links and information on ASL interpreting, humor and stories for interpreters, professional development, ethics for K-12 interpreters, interpreting for children, interpreting with the whole body, e xpanding the concept of nonmanual behavior, and processing models.
Meta Description: [ Web pages about indigenous signs for foreign countries and their cities; interpreting (into ASL) for the following settings: foreign spoken language classes, religious/spiritual topics, technical topics, Jewish services, performing arts; professional development strategies, interpreter humor, Dea... ]
The Professional Sign Language Interpreter's Handbook - Educational book by Linda Humphreys bridges the gap between interpreter training programs and real-world interpreting.
Meta Description: [ Sign Language Interpreting Media, publishing house of The Professional Sign Language Interpreter's Handbook. The complete, practical manual for the interpreting profession, for students, professionals, and all places that hire ASL interpreters. ]
Vicarious Trauma of Interpreters - Click on Interpreter Survey to contribute to Dr. Michael Harvey's book.
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