Sharing Experience on Interpreting for the Hearing Impaired

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Tarih 24.07.2024
Birim Faculty of Law
SDG Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Hearing impaired interpreter profession is a profession that involves sign language interpreting in order to provide communication between hearing impaired individuals and hearing individuals. This profession makes it easier for hearing-impaired individuals to participate in society, receive education, find a job and actively participate in social life. Deaf interpreters make a big difference in the lives of deaf people. They ensure that they have equal opportunities in education, health, law and business. This profession also contributes to a better understanding and acceptance of deaf people by raising awareness in society. Interpreter Fahri İnel learnt sign language because his parents were hearing impaired. With the advantage of knowing sign language, he worked as an interpreter for hearing impaired individuals in various public institutions. He informed our students about his experiences during the process of starting interpreting. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)