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DIA Program information

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Do you work as a Deaf Interpreter and desire to learn more about interpreter teaming?

Do you want to develop your interpreting skills and build knowledge about processing models, demands and control schema, and working with hearing interpreters?

Do you posses an innate understanding of the role of the Deaf Interpreter and in working in Deaf and hearing community?

Do you desire to learn and practice interpreting and working with a hearing interpreter?

If so, we have developed programs to support your goal of working as a professional ASL/Translator interpreter. Our programs have been developed by hearing and Deaf interpreters to share their experience and knowledge. We have included several options for online training, education, mentoring, and mock interpreting. This training is offered at no cost and is available in many areas in North America.


DIA Program Tracks

The Deaf Interpreter Academy program contains several programs that are designed to support your journey to becoming a professional interpreter or provide additional training to those already working as a Deaf Interpreter. Our programs focus on:
  1. Interpreting skills
  2. Introduction to the field of interpreting
  3. Group mentoring and one-on-one mentoring
  4. Support in transitioning from training to the profession of interpreting
  5. Deaf Interpreter and Hearing Interpreter teaming
  6. Linguistic and cultural foundations
  7. Self care
  8. Ethical Decision Making
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Deaf Interpreter experience

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A common part of the Deaf experience is being a sign language user, which is a term that refers to an individual who was raised in a Deaf school, or Deaf family where a language other than English was used, in this case, American Sign Language.*

Find out more about:
  1. Deaf interpreting resources
  2. Linguistics and culture
  3. Being bilingual
  4. Team interpreting
  5. Deaf individuals as interpreters

The Interpreting Profession

The interpreting profession is rich with Deaf involvement, from the beginning of the profession to the leadership in current interpreter organizations and interpreter certification. Learn more about the profession of interpreting, resources for further information, and requirements to work as a professional interpreter in your state.
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