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Q: I can't locate an interpreter training program near my home...can you tell me what the closest one would be to (city name)?
A: I live in Florida and know next to nothing about the actual geographic locations of any of the programs listed (except for those in Florida!)
Q. I want to take a sign language class but I can't locate one in my area.
A. The phone book is the best place to start. Look for listings under "Deaf Services" or "Disabled Services." Sometimes organizations (Deaf Service Centers, Interpreting Referral Agencies, Centers for Independent Living, etc.) will offer sign language classes. The Adult Basic Education Programs of your public schools (night school) sometimes offer ASL as a non-credit class. If your state has a State Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing or a State School for the Deaf, they might be able to give you some information about local resources in your area. Some churches also offer sign language classes because they have Deaf congregation members. Remember, sign language classes will only give you the basics for communicating with the Deaf--they will not make you an interpreter upon completion. Only an accredited college or university program for interpreting can do that!
Q. Are there any videos that I can purchase to learn how to sign?
A. There are a number of video programs for sign language instruction. However, they are designed to be used in the classroom by a teacher. ASL is a 3-D language and is best learned in a 3-D environment!
Q. Can you mail me more information about sign language interpreting?
A. This is my personal web page. I am not a business, but rather a working interpreter who noticed a need for something like this on the web. I can answer questions via email though so feel free to contact me!
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