Wednesday 17 October 2012

The Advantages Of Interpreters For The Deaf

By Allan Hatchell


Today, there are thousands of deaf people all over the continent, with some of them making it big in the corporate world. It is obvious that hearing-impaired people need interpreters who can assist in their conversation with hearing people. For this, interpreters for the deaf need to understand languages spoken by both parties and by this it means they should be able to hear and learn the sign language.

Deaf people are mentally and physically normally only that they cannot hear and some can hear but cannot talk. In this case, they are suitable in any position only that communicating will be a challenge. Its for this reason that there are trained interpreters that accompany them whenever they are having a conversation so as to bring an understanding to both parties.

At times, it may be challenging as it takes time to have the conversation because one has to wait for the interpreter to listen then interpret. Moreover, one must be able to trust their interpreter as he/she represent them and can mislead them at their will. This is against the laws of the disabled and one can be imprisoned or highly fined for taking advantage of the disabled.

An interpreter is expected to deliver the message exactly as it has been conveyed and have no right to choose what to say and what not to say. This however is based on the understanding of the interpreter and their client as they have to take the message home by presenting right words to explain what they should understand.

There are those that prefer preparing speeches that are delivered by the interpreters or even other representatives. This is for efficiency and time saving purposes as there should be coordination between the hearing impaired individual and their translator. The representative should do their best to make an impression bearing in mind that they are only representatives.

Currently, there are a number of agencies that accentuates on establishing the network among the deaf community and interpreters who can help them. They also have lessons for sign language, provide interpreting services, upgrade skills used and support the hearing-impaired people. Basically, they stand up as they representatives in fighting for their rights by ensuring they live comfortable lives with the other members of society.

Apart from just being able to construct words properly one must have certain qualities to be an outstanding interpreter. Interpreters for the deaf are supposed to support their clients by being understanding by bearing with their incapability without making them feel neglected. This calls for team work and cooperation so as to present a competitive team especially is one hold a political position or is part of the corporate society.




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