deaf interpreter
Manual language mediator
A deaf interpreter is a sign language interpreter who is themselves deaf or hard of hearing, typically working alongside a hearing interpreter as part of a team.
Deaf interpreters bring native fluency in sign language and cultural competence that helps bridge communication for deaf clients who may use nonstandard signs, have limited language skills, or come from different signing backgrounds.
The court appointed a deaf interpreter for the witness who used foreign sign language.
- sign languageVisual-gestural communication system
- ASLManual visual communication system
- visual languageMeaning through images
- handsGripping limbs' extremities
- gesturesExpressive body movements
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