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Professionalsm
Term | Definition |
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Professionalism Tenet | Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation. |
Professionalism Guiding Principle | Know the evolving language use and trends in the profession and the Deaf community. Accept assignments using discretion with regard to skill, communication mode, setting, and consumer needs. Possess knowledge of Deaf culture and resources. |
Professionalism Illustrative Behavior 2.1 | Provide service delivery regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other factor. |
Professionalism Illustrative Behavior 2.2 | Assess consumer needs and the interpreting situation before and during the assignment and make adjustments as needed. |
Professionalism Illustrative Behavior 2.3 | Render the message faithfully by conveying the content and spirit of what is being communicated, using language most readily understood by consumers, and correcting errors discreetly and expeditiously. |
Professionalism Illustrative Behavior 2.4 | Request support when needed to fully convey the message or to address exceptional communication challenges |
Professionalism Illustrative Behavior 2.5 | Refrain from providing counsel, advice, or personal opinions. |
Professionalism Illustrative Behavior 2.6 | Judiciously provide information or referral regarding available interpreting or community resources without infringing upon consumers’ rights. |
Examples of support available | certified deaf interpreters, team members, language facilitators |
Examples of communication challenges | cognitive disabilities, foreign sign language, emerging language ability, or lack of formal instruction or language |