Do hearing children need to interpret for their parents?

September 3, 2008 in Deaf Experiences, Interpreting Issues
Tags: CODA, Interpreting Issues

Awhile back, I commented on a blog of a CODA (Child of a Deaf Adult) regarding her topic on NOT wanting to interpret for her deaf parents.
For the benefit of my blog readers who are unfamiliar with the term, Wikipedia defines CODA as:
a hearing person who was raised by a Deaf parent or guardian. Many [...]

Always be prepared to interpret

July 23, 2008 in Interpreting Issues
Tags: Interpreting Issues, Jefferson Cortez, korean deaf ministry

As the famous scouting slogan states, “Be prepared”. So too is a sign language interpreter. Whether it is impromptu, pinch-hitting or even just by-standing; if there is a Deaf person in need, then an interpreter is always “on-call”.