What do you have to do to become deaf translator?

Question

i want to become one of those people in court that translate sign laungue to the other poeople in court and i would like to know if youhave to go to collage and if you do for how long and is there anything else you have to do

Answer 1

Go to this website and they will answer all of your questions.

http://universitycollege.du.edu/grad/inq...

The Modern Language Program of University College has designed a specific certificate of advanced study in translation.

The graduate certificate in Translation Studies will provide functionally bilingual students who are interested in pursuing a career in the global translation industry, a broad theoretical and practical background. It will also provide the opportunity to practice different types of translation (legal, medical, commercial/financial, localization, political, and advertising), to use technology and translation-memory programs, and to work in individual and team environments.

Students will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by apprenticing as a translator in a professional setting. Whether a language major, a translator without formal academic training, or a bilingual professional envisioning a career change into this booming industry, this new and unique program will provide you with the skills you need to enter the translation profession and perform effectively in this challenging field.

Answer 2

Start by taking a sign language class at your community college. Go to Deaf events I learnd more going to silent dinners, volunteering in deaf swimming classes, babysitting deaf children ect, then I did in any classroom. As for colleges, The college in want to go to is a 5 year school in Boston, when you graduate you become a certified interpreter. I dont know of any schools outside of MA that offers deaf studies as a major, Google it and you should find a college near you. If you have any more question E-mail me.

Answer 3

You would have to know sign language and be able to use text phone for the deaf, why not do voluntary work for the deaf then you can find out

Answer 4

You mean Sign Language Interpreter. You will need to take American Sign Language classes at college, undergo a lot of training and attending workshops/seminars. The length depends on how well you do in training and the state you live in. How well you sign totally depends on what kind of job you will get meaning if you want to interpret in a legal setting, you will have to be at least level 4. Be prepared to do a lot of volunteering as well. I do hope you will take this seriously because in a legal or medical setting, the information transmitted to the deaf client needs to be correct. I have given you a link to a woman named Mindy Lanie, my favorite interpreter! This should give you an idea of what a proficient sign language interpreter's educational and vocational resume should look like.

Answer 5

First of all it's called an interpreter.

It takes a lot of work. It is VERY difficult to do. I am fluent in ASL to begin with. I looked into it but it's hard.

http://www.rid.org/ You should start here. I suggest contacting someone. Its the registry of interpreters for the Deaf

Answer 6

you need to learn the sign language...check out their websites

Answer 7

You will have to learn sign language.

Not too sure about college/time scale etc