A powerful piece via the Nyle DiMaraco Foundation.
The problem that remains is that nine out of ten deaf children are born to hearing families of whom a negligible proportion can already sign. Unless families embark on BSL training very quickly, the four-to-five year window for the child's language acquisition is already closed. There has to be broader teaching of BSL in primary schools, and geographically and financially accessible BSL courses available to families.
While I am a qualified BSL/English interpreter, I am currently not registered with NRCPD because of a career break working in another profession. To re-register I need to do some guided CPD, and film myself interpreting.
I am looking for opportunities to interpret and film. I would need myself and the deaf person on the screen, and the hearing person able to be heard (and ideally on screen also). The video would only be seen by me and my supervisor (another interpreter).
I would be happy to interpret for free, if I am able to film the job. If you would like free interpretation please would you contact me via this page?
Thank you!
I am now back as a member of ASLI. It is rather nice to be involved again in the CPD events and regional forums and meetings.