Deaf Eyes on Interpreting

by Thomas K. Holcomb (editor), David H. Smith (Contributor)

As the ASL-English interpreting field has become professionalized, there is a growing disconnect between interpreters and the Deaf consumers they serve. Whereas interpreting used to be a community-based practice, the field is growing into a research-based profession that begins in a classroom rather than in the Deaf community. Despite the many gains being made in the interpreting services profession, with an emphasis on the accuracy of the interpreted work, the perspectives of Deaf individuals are rarely documented in the literature. Opportunities for enhanced participation and full inclusion need to be considered in order for Deaf people to best represent themselves to the hearing, nonsigning public as competent and intelligent individuals.       Deaf Eyes on Interpreting brings Deaf people to the forefront of the discussions about what constitutes quality interpreting services. The contributors are all Deaf professionals who use interpreters on a regular basis, and their insights and recommendations are based on research as well as on personal experiences. These multiple perspectives reveal strategies to maximize access to interpreted work and hearing environments and to facilitate trust and understanding between interpreters and Deaf consumers. Interpreter educators, interpreting students, professional interpreters, and Deaf individuals will all benefit from the approaches offered in this collection.

340 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 26, 2018

Reviews

[Bookich Store · Rating 5 out of 5]

This ebook is an excellent addition to any professional interpreter‘s knowledge base who is seeking to better understand and work within the Deaf community. The perspectives in the book provide a much-needed insight into how interpreting services and interpreters themselves impact the lives of those they work for.
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Deaf Eyes on Interpreting

[GraceLyn Tweed · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very informative about how the Deaf community views the current state of Intrepting and how the intrepeting field can be improved to be more Deaf centered and more respectful to all. If you are going into ASL interpreting, I think this would be a very informative read and allow you to have personal growth and self analyze.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were several contributors who had wonderfully insightful chapters that brought about new insights. There were other sections that basically said "If you aren't a CODA, you aren't good enough." Which is frustrating.