Certified Deaf Interpreter definition

Certified Deaf Interpreter is a specialist who is Deaf and provides interpreting services utilizing American Sign Language and other visual and tactile communication forms used by individuals who are Deaf, Hard of hearing or DeafBlind. Being Deaf, the Deaf Interpreter utilizes a distinct set of formative linguistic, cultural, and life experiences. This enables nuanced comprehension and interaction in a wide range of visual language and communication forms influenced by region, culture, age, literacy, education, socio-economic bearing, and/or physical, cognitive, and mental health. These experiences, coupled with professional training, give the Deaf Interpreter the ability to successfully communicate across all types of interpreted interactions, both routine and high risk. The use of a Deaf Interpreter enables a level of linguistic and cultural bridging that is often not possible when hearing ASL-English Interpreters work alone.

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Certified Deaf Interpreter is a specialist who is Deaf and provides interpreting, translation, and transliteration services utilizing American Sign Language and other visual and tactile communication forms used by individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind. Being Deaf, the Deaf Interpreter utilizes a distinct set of formative linguistic, cultural, and life experiences. This enables nuanced comprehension and interaction in a wide range of visual language and communication forms influenced by region, culture, age, literacy, education, socio- economic bearing, and/or physical, cognitive, and mental health. These experiences, coupled with professional training, give the Deaf Interpreter the ability to successfully communicate across all types of interpreted interactions, both routine and high risk. The use of a Deaf Interpreter enables a level of linguistic and cultural bridging that is often not possible when hearing ASL-English Interpreters work alone.

Certified Deaf Interpreter means a deaf or hard of hear- ing person who:

Examples of Certified Deaf Interpreter in a sentence

• IDOC shall retain a Certified Deaf Interpreter (“CDI”) for the Auxiliary Aids and Services Assessment when a Deaf or Hard of Hearing inmate has no proficiency in either English or American Sign Language, or when the Qualified Specialist determines that a CDI is necessary.

• As used in this Settlement, it shall be understood to include a Certified Deaf Interpreter (as part of a Deaf/hearing team, where a Deaf person’s ASL literacy is not sufficient to rely only on ASL) as well as an interpreter into a different sign language (for example, Mexican Sign Language or Black American Sign Language) where necessary.

• Where necessary based on ASL literacy, country of origin, or other relevant factors, CDOC will provide a Certified Deaf Interpreter, Black American Sign Language interpreter, or interpreter in other sign languages.

• CDI – A Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) is an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing and has demonstrated knowledge and understanding of interpreting, deafness, the Deaf community, and Deaf culture.

• ASLIS can provide Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) and Deaf Interpreter (DI) services.

• National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) - IC/TC, CI/CT, RSC (Reverse Skills Certificate), and CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter).

• Due to a moratorium on Certified Deaf Interpreter examinations by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, candidates who are eligible provisional deaf interpreters will be assigned.

More Definitions of Certified Deaf Interpreter

Certified Deaf Interpreter means an Interpreter who is Deaf, has native or near-native fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), and has expertise in visual and tactile communication modalities to enhance meaningful participation in legal proceedings. A Certified Deaf Interpreter holds a Deaf Interpreter credential recognized by the Interpreter and Language Access Commission.

Certified Deaf Interpreter means an Interpreter who is Deaf, has native or near-native fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), and has expertise in visual and tactile communication modalities to enhance meaningful participation in legal proceedings. A Certified Deaf Interpreter holds a Deaf Interpreter credential recognized by the Interpreter and Language Access Commission. "Impaired person" means a person who, because of a hearing or speech impairment, cannot readily understand or communicate in spoken language; and includes persons who are deaf, deaf and blind, speech impaired, or hard of hearing.

Certified Deaf Interpreter. (CDI) means a professional who is Deaf and holds both a valid RID certificate and Legal Credential Authorization issued by the Commission. CDI’s work with professionals who can hear, in providing an accurate interpretation between English and sign language, between variants of sign language or between American Sign Language and other foreign sign languages by acting as an intermediary between the Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual and the interpreter(s).