Readiness: SL 03

Questions

  • What are some things Delphine can do to continue to support her desire to accept jobs ethically while forging ahead to gain experience and exposure as an interpreter?
  • What are some of the reasons seasoned interpreters give such cautionary and sometimes conflicting advice?
  • How can seasoned interpreters and novice interpreters work together to ensure quality services while passing the baton to the next generation? Is that our responsibility?

Readiness: SL 02

Questions

  • If Sean came to you to debrief about this situation, how would you advise him?
  • What can Sean do, after-the fact, to restore his good name with the Deaf person at the assignment, the agency, etc.?
  • How do novice interpreters navigate this type of landscape?
  • What responsibility to schedulers/agencies have in terms of appropriate matching for assignments? How do sign language interpreting practitioners and those who utilize sign language interpreters hold agencies/schedulers accountable for mishaps such as the one described in the scenario?

Power/Privilege: SL 01

Questions

  • What perceptions could be created by Janese’s introduction of her fellow hearing and Deaf interpreters for the presenters who have never worked with interpreters before?
  • How does this approach impact the communication and relationship within the team?
  • How can power dynamics be reinforced or challenged in the introduction of the interpreters?