Common use of Deaf Interpreters Clause in Contracts

Deaf Interpreters. When the Customer is known to use idiosyncratic non-standard signs or gestures - known as Home Signs - uses Foreign Sign Language, or when the Customer’s health, legal outcome or freedom might be at stake, for Critical Events such as but not limited to: psychiatric evaluation, psychological, neuropsychological or forensic evaluation, assessment for independent living, administrative hearings and trainings, the Contractor shall use commercially reasonable best efforts to assign a Deaf Interpreter to such an Appointment. If the Contractor is uncertain that a Deaf Interpreter will be necessary, the Contractor shall request additional information from the Purchaser, consult with ODHH, or consult with to make the best determination. If the Contractor becomes aware that the Interpreter was not a good match for one, or multiple, Customers, the Contractor shall not assign that Interpreter to future Appointments with that Customer.