Interpreting

Certified Interpreter/Transliterator - A sign language, oral, or cued speech interpreter/transliterator who was awarded certification by demonstrating an advanced level of expressive and receptive skills. Certified interpreters have a thorough knowledge of the codes of ethics and role of the interpreter. An interpreter/transliterator who works in Kentucky must be licensed by the Kentucky Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) - A deaf or hard of hearing individual, who is able to assist in providing an accurate intepretation between standard sign language and variants of sign language (including home signs) by acting as an intermediary between a deaf or hard of hearing person and a qualified interpreter. A CDI working in Kentucky must be licensed by the Kentucky Board of Interpreters.

Deaf/Blind Interpreter - The tactile consumer places her/his hands over the hands of the interpreter in order to read signs through touch and movement. Tactile signing can be taxing for the interpreter and may require more frequent interpreter switches or breaks. The interpreter supplies both auditory and visual information to the consumer. Tactile signing is used by consumers who have very limited vision and by those who are blind.

Oral Interpreter - transliterators who transliterate a spoken message from a person who hears to a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing and the ability to understand and repeat the message and intent of the speech and mouth movements of the person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing.


Assistive Technology Services

Captioning - Real-time captions (CART) are created as the event takes place. They are used for meetings, conventions, live events, or programs that have no script (like broadcast news or sports events). A captioner (trained as a court reporter or stenographer) types in whatever is said using a stenotype machine and special software. There may be a slight delay depending upon the captioner's needs to hear the word and the computer processing time.

FM System - a FM System is an assistive listening device that make conference rooms and auditoriums accessible for hard of hearing individuals.

Video Remote Interpreting- The Access Center can provide interpreting/captioning services via videoconferencing on a limited basis. If you have a need for this service, please contact us to make arrangements. This is a beneficial way of providing access even in places where interpreters/captioners are few in number.