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Interpreters, captionists, and many other professionals serve as valuable resources to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing persons gain equally effective communication access to all kinds of programs and services. It is important that such professionals be qualified in order to ensure that the communication is equally effective. A qualified interpreter is defined as “an interpreter who is able to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary.” 28 C.F.R. § 36.104. There are two national organizations that develop codes of ethics and certifications of interpreters: the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). MCLD can serve as a resource to help others locate the properly qualified interpreters, captionists, or other types of professionals. MCLD can also serve as a resource to those professionals and assist them with difficult matters involving legal, medical, or another complex fields. If you have a question about how to find a qualified interpreter or other professional, or are an interpreter or a captionist with a question, please contact MCLD. |
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The information provided on this page was prepared by the Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf as a resource and information guide, and is not legal advice. Persons reading this website are encouraged to consult an attorney or an enforcement agency for legal advice on how specific laws may apply to a particular situation. MCLD can assist you in locating the appropriate attorney or enforcement agency. Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf, Chicago, Illinois, USA © MCLD 1999-2003. All rights reserved. |