Deaf Interpreters

March 25, 2012

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When you first read the title of this post, you may assume we are discussing hearing interpreters FOR the deaf as opposed to interpreters who ARE deaf themselves. And you would be wrong:)

Believe it or not, there is actually a profession out there for deaf sign language interpreters. Just like their hearing counterparts, they facilitate communication between a deaf and hearing person. How is this possible?

We composed an article recently to better explain this group of Certified Deaf Interpreters. There aren’t very many of them and they’re not very well known by hearing OR deaf people. We’re hoping to change that. How is it possible that a member of the deaf community can work as a sign language interpreter? Click here to learn more.

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About Evelyn

Evelyn Hunter is a SODA with years of experiential study in Deaf Culture. She attended Gallaudet University to immerse herself in this unique deaf world while working for the University and studying sign language to hone her skills. Evelyn has served in training, relationship sales, and marketing -- always seeking to expand awareness of Deaf Culture and the unique challenges the deaf face on a daily basis. The Sign Language Company has recently established a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and a website with a blog, as Evelyn coordinates the marketing and outreach efforts for the agency. Her goal is to attract new clients seeking exceptional service, while maintaining optimal relationships with clients who have selected The Sign Language Company for over 20 years.