Deaf Interpreter Resources Index
Ethics
These resources focus on professional development for Deaf interpreters related to ethical decision-making.
Interpreting Process
These resources are specifically helpful for Deaf interpreters focusing on different interpretation modes as well as learning about interpreting processing models.
Teaming
These resources provide insights into approaches to teaming that are relevant to Deaf interpreters.
History
These resources provide perspectives for Deaf interpreters on the history of sign language interpreting in the United States.
Diversity
These resources provide insights for Deaf interpreters working with diverse individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Activities
These resources provide activities for Deaf Interpreters to work on their language and interpreting processing skills.
Differentiated Practice
These practice activities allow Deaf Interpreters to choose from 4 different target audiences, interpret a variety of texts, and see sample interpretations by two different CDIs.
Complete Scenarios
These videos are for practicing real-world scenarios and include videos with and without the CDI in the video, so that Deaf interpreters can practice, and they can watch a model. Some also include pre-assignment discussion, post-assignment discussion, and/or instructions.
Interactive Interpreting Practice Library
These videos were originally Zoom conversation practice sessions for interpreters. They were re-edited and re-purposed to become more generic interactive practice sessions.
While they do not include hearing interpreters on screen, they are subtitled for DI practice, and can also be used for HI/DI teams practicing together.
