ASL presentation

ASL Interpreter

By: Addi Creech

Human eyes are the sign language of the brain.

If you watch them carefully, you can see the truth played out, raw and unguarded.

Tarryn Fisher

• Communcation

• Comprehension

• Friendliness

Education

• Bachelor's degree in ASL intepreting and English interpreting

• National Interpreter Certification (NIC)
• bachelor's degree
• interviews
• NIC Knowledge & Performance Degree

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Info About ASL Interpreting

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((Deaf Interpreters-Wages and Trends)

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Avg. Annual Wage In Illinois

$69,225-$85,200

("Sign Language Interpreter in Illinois- Average Salary")

Continuing Education

Improving skills:

• immersed in Deaf culture
• practice
• accept criticisms

• Renewing Interpreting License: 5 years or under
• paying fees
• proof of completion of 20 hours of CE
• 5 years+:
• fee
• application

(Illinois Interpreter License Applications)

Benefits

• Retirement:
• age 55
• dues paid annually
• Can be offered insurances

(Deaf Interpreters)

Conclusion

• I love the language
• Good pay
• Meeting new people
• Self-employed
• Time for rest

Communication:

-reading facial expressions-clear, precise -articulation

Friendliness:

-working with people-patience

Comprehension:

-no misunderstandings-understanding slang -knowing all different versions of signs

Work

• inside
• alone signing, around others
• quick decisions while translating

Clothing:

• No accessories, nail polish, flashy clothing
• professional, but basic
• contrasts with skin tone

Typical Day

• working with other interpreters
• offices, colleges, community
• go with the flow
• different everyday

Working Hours

• 1-4 hours during lectures
• hours depend on you (self-employed)
• prepare

Vacation Days

• varies between each job, especially if self-employed
• 5 days first year

• 10 vacation days 4-5 years
• 15 days for years after that