Resources for New Interpreters
Helpful Resources
There are many different resources available for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in interpreting. EIS specifically recommends:
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
- National Association of the Deaf
- Discover Interpreting
- National Association for Interpretation
- American Translators Association
U.S. Interpreting Programs
EIS highly recommends interpreting educational programs at:
- Gallaudet University in Washington D.C.
- National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NITD) in Rochester, NY
- Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts
Other interpreting programs across the country include:
The higher your education level and field experience:
- The more ready you will be to take your Certification Test
- The more capable you are to perform in diverse arenas (i.e. legal, medical & religious interpreting)
- The more familiar you become with the dynamics of Cultural Mediation and the understanding of Linguistics
Upcoming Events
May 8-9, Rathskellar Road Tour
7:30 - 9 pm, Rochester School for the Deaf, 1545 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY 14624. Storytelling, A-Z Mime, ASL Poetry, Handshape Story, Dance. $10 in advance, $20 at door. Fundraising for RSD Class of 2008 Prom and Senior Trip. Powered by cacdhh.org and xvrs.tv. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.rathskellar.com. Questions, contact ronrood@rsdeaf.org.
