Interpreting

American Medical Association Statement on the ADA
Guidance from the AMA Office of the General Counsel, explaining communication accommodations for physicians.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/4616.html

American Sign Language Interpreting Resources
Collection of written material and reviews for ASL interpreting students and professionals
http://asl_interpreting.tripod.com/

ASL Interpreters' Listserv
Closed unmoderated discussion forum.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASL_interpreters/

BSL Communication Ltd
Provides interpreting services throughout the United Kingdom. Information available about working with an interpreter and discrimination act guidelines.
http://bslcommunication.org.uk

Consumer Information
How to utilize interpreter services. Public relations ideas for working interpreters.
http://members.aol.com/alysser/terpneed.htm

European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters
International organization providing a resource for European interpreters to keep abreast of current trends and further develop their skills.
http://www.efsli.org/

The Interpreter's Friend
Links and information on ASL interpreting, humor and stories for interpreters, professional development, ethics for K-12 interpreters, interpreting for children, interpreting with the whole body, e xpanding the concept of nonmanual behavior, and processing models.
http://theinterpretersfriend.com/

The Professional Sign Language Interpreter's Handbook
Educational book by Linda Humphreys bridges the gap between interpreter training programs and real-world interpreting.
http://www.interpretinginfo.com/

terps-l Listserv
Open unmoderated discussion forum.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/terps-l/

Vicarious Trauma of Interpreters
Click on <Interpreter Survey> to contribute to Dr. Michael Harvey's book.
http://www.michaelharvey-phd.com/