Deaf Interpreter
What is a Deaf Interpreter?
A Deaf Interpreter is an individual who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing with specialized training to provide a message in American Sign Language as a native user as well as provides comprehensive knowledge of Deaf culture and niche communication requirements in order to provide maximum accessibility needs for the Deaf client.
Where is the purpose of a Deaf interpreter?
There are many settings and purposes behind using a Deaf Interpreter or a Certified Deaf Interpreter including:
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Offering complete and clear understanding in court cases and/or legal proceedings for the Deaf client
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Providing full accessibility for the Deaf people in midst of emergency situations on the television, Internet, and other media outlets
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Creating successful and professional communication needs in all types of interpreted situations, both routine and high-risk
In some cases, a hearing interpreter is used to aid as a liaison between the hearing party and Deaf Interpreter but in other cases, such as in translation, a hearing interpreter is not needed.
Benefits of using a Certified Deaf Interpreter/Deaf Interpreter are:
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Full, clear, and thorough understanding of all parties involved
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Potent and competent use of time and resources for everyone
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Fluently capable of recognizing and solving potential linguistic and cultural confusion and misunderstandings
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Optimal results and conclusions in any interpreting situation
Deaf Alabama Interpreters
Below is a list of Deaf Interpreters in Alabama that possess a license, permit, and/or are exempted under Alabama Licensure Board for Interpreters and Transliterators (ALBIT). They are listed below to provide interpreting and translation services on site or remotely. Please contact them individually below to inquire about their personal services.
Brian A. Moss (BAM)
Offering
Remote and on site
Bio
Brian “BAM” Moss, BSW, is the Visual Gestural Specialist I for the Alabama Department of Mental Health, Office of Deaf Services. He graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2019. Before returning to college to obtain his degree in Social Work, BAM worked as Deaf Care Work for several years under ADMH. He is very motivated to work closely with consumers once again. In addition, he is currently pursuing the opportunity to become a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) in near future.
Credentials
DI Exempted
Contact Information
Beth Overland
Offering
Freelancing, remote service teaming with hearing interpreter, TASL, medical interpreting, emergency preparedness
Bio
Credentials
DI Excempt
Contact Information
LaShawn Washington
Offering
Freelance, transcript translation, remote, ProTactile, medical interpreting
Bio
LaShawn is currently a teacher for the DeafBlind and contract SSP (Support Service Provider) for the DeafBlind community
Credentials
DI Excempt
Contact Information
334.221.9082