How to Work With an Interpreter Communicating through an interpreter at your event calls for some communication guidelines that may be new to you. The interpreter has information to assist you in this regard and can be called upon to consult as to the effective use of their service. When speaking with deaf people, one should address the deaf person directly, and the message will be conveyed accordingly. Visual line of communication. Because deaf people must have visual contact with the interpreter, it is important not to block this line of sight.
Adequate lighting is necessary for viewing the intepreted message.
Where lighting has been designed for your event, consult with the lighting designer or tech crew to ensure adequate lighting for the visually presented message. One sight line. In order for deaf people to follow the action of the event, is is necessary for the interpreter to sit or stand near the focus of attention. Place speakers, media, and the intepreter along one sight line. The interpreter finishes communicating in sign language a few seconds after the speaker.