Resources for ASL Interpreters
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Open Mind Interpreting's Resource Page
A lovely interpreter from Seattle named Megan Morgan has some great resources including an interpreting contract template, advocacy letters from NAD, and a useful website.
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Independant Contractor Agreement Template
I created this template for you if you’re in need of a long-form contract for a long-term interpreting gig. Just make a copy of the document and customize it to suit your needs.
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Everyday ASL University
ASL vocab for DAYS! This site has tons of video packages where you can learn about different topics you might encounter on the job, all in ASL. This is a great way to work on your legal, medical, or religious sighning skills.
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Hands United
Organization dedicated to supporting immigrant families families with children who are Deaf or hard of hearing to connect and grow with their child. It has sign resources in many languages plus workshops, an app, a YouTube channel, etc.
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App: Life Cycle
Life cycle tracks where you go and automatically sorts your destinations into categories of your choice. This is how I track my interpreting hours. I know some people don’t like the location tracking idea, but I find it very helpful for my professional life.
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Get Involved
I’m always looking for more resources to add to this page for the edification of myself and my fellow interpreters. If you have any suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach out!