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Deaf Language and Culture

Deaf Language and Culture. Cathy Hoog Social Change Specialist, Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services, Seattle, Washington. Effective Communication. ASL- Its own language different syntax Not international Some regional differences. ASL is a Rich Visual Gestural Language.

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Deaf Language and Culture

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  1. Deaf Language and Culture Cathy Hoog Social Change Specialist, Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services, Seattle, Washington

  2. Effective Communication • ASL- • Its own language different syntax • Not international • Some regional differences

  3. ASL is a Rich Visual Gestural Language • Nodding does not mean yes • Eye contact is very important • Some words take many signs, some signs take many words • English is usually a second language, do not rely on notes-

  4. Check for Understanding • Paraphrase • Ask open ended questions • Use visual referents • Role play when appropriate

  5. Time Lag in Interpretation Process • Simultaneous vs. consecutive interpretation • You will want to develop a signal Like the “halt” hand gesture so the Deaf person testifying knows when you want to object, (interpreters have to keep talking until the Deaf person’s signing stops) • Types of certification • Deaf relay interpreters • Code of ethics

  6. Arranging for Interpreters • Advanced scheduling • Clear who will be responsible, every meeting and hearing • Emergency situations, have on call avail is recommended- ESLIP model in Seattle • Who pays is different for Sign language interpreters, under ADA a person cannot be made to bear the costs of their interpreter.

  7. Safety and Interpreter Issues • Make sure the interpreter is not aligned with the abuser or perpetrator, it is a small deaf community – always honor the consumers preferences if possible, but if the preferred person is not available, always clear any names first with the deaf consumer. • Court interpreters vs Personal interpreters- In serious matters, it is best practice to have the same interpreter for all the private meetings with the deaf consumer, but have a different official interpreter for courtroom activities. You may even want to have that personal interpreter sitting with you at your table for private conversations during court proceedings. • If you have need for a safety plan for going to court hearings, include the interpreter in the safety planning. Make sure that the interpreter is aware of any standing restraining or protection orders, so they do not inadvertently violate them. • ASL is a visual language and can be “overheard” from a long distance. • Make sure any private conversations are blocked from view of others

  8. Know About the Safety of the Technology You Are Using • TTYs have a memory and your conversation can be viewed by others. • TTY printouts can also compromise confidentiality. • You do not know who you are talking to on an incoming TTY call- there is no voice to know a callers gender, or identity. Consider using a code word in high risk cases.

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