Archive for April, 2012

5 Ways Sign Language Interpreters Can Stay Inspired

5 Ways Sign Language Interpreters Can Stay Inspired

| April 26, 2012 | 9 Comments

How do you sustain the passion for your work as a sign language interpreter? This is a question interpreters’ and those that employ them are asking, particularly during these times of uncertainty and anxiety. Whether you have found yourself on the receiving end of a salary reduction or are considered an artist in demand by [...]

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RID Increases Dues: An Interview with President Brenda Walker-Prudhom

RID Increases Dues: An Interview with President Brenda Walker-Prudhom

| April 19, 2012 | 5 Comments

Brandon Arthur interviews the President of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Brenda Walker-Prudhom, on the increase in dues and fees announced on March 30, 2012. In the interview Brenda reiterates the 4 driving priorities of RID, the reasoning behind the priorities, and how she and the Board plan to develop greater transparency [...]

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Can Blogging Protect the Interests of Sign Language Interpreters?

Can Blogging Protect the Interests of Sign Language Interpreters?

| April 9, 2012 | 4 Comments

During these times of economic crisis many states are making decisions and cuts that have a real impact on sign language interpreters. It is times like these when it is even more vital to pay attention to the decisions your state is making. Gathering and disseminating information on the activities impacting sign language interpreters in [...]

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Ethical Development: A Sign of the Times for Sign Language Interpreters?

Ethical Development: A Sign of the Times for Sign Language Interpreters?

| April 3, 2012 | 9 Comments

Prophetic words do not solely come from scriptural texts and prophetic messages do not only come from spiritual leaders.  A prophetic message can be found in the profane moments of our daily lives: a song on the radio that brings comfort, an overheard remark of a child that is innocent yet profound, or an advertisement [...]

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