Ever since I was 10 years old, I knew that I wanted to have American Sign Language (ASL) in my life. I didn't know the capacity or the form it would take. As I got older, I learned more and more about not only the language, but the beautiful culture that goes along with it.
It was then that I knew that I was going to be an interpreter and fully immerse myself in what I could while I was going to college. I was the annoying girl that was President of Interpreting Club. Yup... this girl right here!
That being said, there is always a struggle I have to try and make myself the best interpreter for the client... Making sure that I am matching and conveying the messages clearly for both parties involved-the hearing person and the deaf person. It is no easy task. Sometimes you even have to be an advocate on and off the job. All these facets are the parts that I love and they keep the job interesting and keep me on my toes.
That being said I find this attached article extremely interesting. I would love for everyone's participation and input. I feel that it provides an insight that many people may not have thought of or knew they were doing. I know I have some things on the list that I am now that I am going to work on.
Thoughts... Ready... go!
