Interpreters and CC

• American Sign Language
• 9th Grade

ASL Interpreters

Unit 2 Objectives: Getting Started

• Ask for  help and clarification in ASL
• Engage in basic conversation on a variety of topics
• Understand the cultural views of Deafness

• Improve familiarity with ASL grammar and structure
• Apply learned WH-signs and facial expressions
• Understand iconic and non-iconic signs
• Understand the history of ASL
• Understand the importance of interpreters

Interpreters

• Define interpreters 
• Connect your experiences with seeing interpreters 
• Understand why they are important in the Deaf community
• Understand why closed captioning is not always the best for the Deaf community

Interpreters

1. Why do you think interpreters are essential?

2. How did the interpreter show different characters?

3. Did you recognize any signs or learn a new one?

4. Did the facial expressions match the characters they were signing?

Think while you watch

• What do interpreters do?
• Why are they important?
• Are interpreters hearing only?
• What are some job settings for interpreters?
• What is closed captioning, is it reliable?
• Are they reliable, why do we need interpreters if we have this? 

Have you ever seen an ASL interpreter? (on tv, at an event, etc)

yes

no

Where have you seen an interpreter?

What are ASL Interpreters?

• ASL interpreters bridge the gap between the hearing world and the Deaf world.
• They provide crucial information and communication for a Deaf person in different situations (doctor appointments, work meetings, in schools, legal, news briefings).
• ASL interpreters are not always hearing, many of them are Deaf. 

Interpreting jobs

• Education
• Law
• Medical
• TV stations
• Video Phone (Purple, Sorenson)
• Freelancer:  occasional jobs (weddings, business meetings)

Video Phone

Video Call

Closed Captioning

The pros and cons

Do you know what Closed Captioning is? Think of when I show a video.

Do you think Closed Captioning is reliable?

Yes

No

Closed Captioning

Why can't Deaf people rely on CC's?

CC and Social Media

Do you follow people that use Closed Captioning?

Yes

No

They use it sometimes

How are ASL Interpreters Different?

• ADA Americans with Disabilities Act- this was important for the Deaf and hard of hearing because it protects them from possible discrimination ( getting a job). 
• It also requires access to an interpreter legally 

Reflection: Reflect back on this lesson, would you prefer Closed Caption only, an interpreter, or both? Explain

Disney Movie with Interpreter

Luca

Moana

The Incredibles

Zootopia