when were interpreters first used on tv
The first sign language interpreters were hearing family members, friends, and coworkers. They were not formally trained. Their qualifications included knowledge of English, some sign language, and a willingness to step in.he Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) the national professional organization for American Sign Language interpreters in the United States--was established in 1964 and incorporated in 1974. RID established interpreter certification standards and put into place a code of ethics for practitioner members.