All people deserve full access to their environment. Equal access for deaf people is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws . One component of providing accessibility may be to hire a qualified Sign Language Interpreter. The interpreter s job is to facilitate communication. The primary language used to communicate in America is spoken English.
Many deaf people use sign language to receive information and communicate.
The interpreter uses sign language skills and spoken English skills to bridge this communication gap. Information the interpreter hears is conveyed to the deaf person. Information the deaf person expresses is conveyed to other people present. This process ensures each participant the fundamental right to communicate freely. Professional boundaries must be clearly defined in order for the interpreter to function appropriately.