IW 27: InterpreTips: Attention-terpreter. Spotlight Please!

Send me a Text Message here. "Mr. DeMille! I'm ready for my closeup!" Attention seeker, attention getter, are we? Do we seek attention? In this episode I discuss the finer points of why some interpreters say yes to doing interviews for TV or radio to talk about the Deaf community. Why do some feel it is OK to speak for others? When is it acceptable to answer questions about the clients we serve? Who decides? So, pay attention to the attention seekers. Listen... closely. The new year is co...

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This unique (sometimes funny, sometimes serious) podcast focuses on supporting signed language interpreters in the European countries by creating a place with advice, tips, ideas, feelings and people to come together. Interpreter's Workshop with Tim Curry deals with the fact that many countries do not have education for sign language interpreters. Here we talk to sign language interpreters, teachers, and researchers, to look at the real issues and share ideas for improvement from many countries. Signed language interpreters usually work alone or in small teams. This can create a feeling of uncertainty about our work, our skills and our roles. Here is the place to connect and find certainty. Let me know what you need at https://interpretersworkshop.com/contact/ and TRANSCRIPTS here: https://interpretersworkshop.com/transcripts