Interpreting Links

There are a variety of different online resources for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, DeafBlind, and general public to learn about community organizations and supportive resources.  Listed below are a few websites that may be helpful.  The list provided is not comprehensive, therefore if there is an area of information you are looking for and do not find, please feel free to contact us.

Working with a Sign Language Interpreter: The Do’s and Don’ts

Medical Interpreting Service in BC

Medical Interpreting Services (MIS)

Interpreting Associations

Provincial
Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters (WAVLI)

• WAVLI Directory of Interpreters
  

National
Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC)

• Why Hire AVLIC Members?
• AVLIC Directory of Interpreters
• AVLIC Code of Ethics – English
• AVLIC Code of Ethics – ASL Videos

International

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) – in United States
World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI)

Continuing Education/Professional Development

Vancouver Community College ASL & Deaf Culture Studies
Douglas College Program of Sign Language Interpretation

Publications & Resource Links
Australasian Psychiatry
Deaf Wellness Centre – University of Rochester

• Deaf Wellness Centre Library – Connections Newsletter: check out Page 7

Interpreting in Healthcare Settings
Interpreting in Therapy – Getting Out of the Way
Street Leverage

• Street Leverage: Mental Health Settings – Are sign language interpreters at risk?

Understanding the Requirements of Sign Language Interpreting
Unique Considerations for the Deaf Needing Mental Health Care

WBP Publications

Psychotherapy with Deaf Clients
Psychotherapy with Deaf Clients – Appendix I