The author describes how younger the deaf or hard or hearing student is, the greater responsibility the interpreter has as part of the educational team, and how those responsibilities change the older the student gets, or grade level. The author talks about how opposite the expectation of qualified interpreters is reverse. More qualified interpreters are needed for lower grade levels. This work contrast against most other educational interpreting resources as it relevant information as to why it’s important for interpreters to understand there are different responsibilities of the educational team at different stages, and how there may be different responsibilities of the interpreter but also how to be careful with falling into those responsibilities not a part of the role. This source is credited by the Orange County Department of …show more content…
This is useful information for current interpreters and student interpreters or those considering being interpreters and what the minimal standard is. This information is useful and available for all consumers hearing and deaf and to be aware of the standard qualifications an interpreter should hold, and what qualified interpreter’s certification should be. This source provides also the different testing, special provisions, and qualifications based on their state. This source is ready to navigate through and will provide an overview quickly of what states require certification and a breakdown of those levels of qualifications, fees, and other governing bodies who oversees the testing and qualifications. This source should be used to advocate for better qualified