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Interpreter's Resources

Last Updated:
Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Conference Proceedings

  • Foxman, L., and Lampiris, A. (1999). Implications of vision loss on the interpreting process, Conference Proceedings, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Conference, 1999.
  • Petronio, K., Collins, S., and Dively, V. Tactile ASL research and deaf-blind interpreting, Part 1. Conference Proceedings, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Parts 1 and 2. July 10-15, 2005. San Antonio, TX.

Journals/Journal Articles

  • Bourquin, E. (2005). Guiding tasks for interpreters working with deaf-blind travelers. VIEWS, 23 (2), 7-19.
  • Bourquin, E. (1996). Using interpreters with deaf-blind clients: what professional service providers should know. AER Review, 27, 149-154.
  • Chioccioli, T., et al. (1992). An open letter to the deaf community: we have Usher Syndrome. Usher Family Support Newsletter 1 (4), 4.
  • Collins, S. (1993). Deaf-blind interpreting: the structure of ASL and the interpreting process. In E. Winston (Coordinator), School of Communication Studies Student Forum, 19-36.
  • Cooper, S. (1987). A glossary of some communication methods used with deaf-blind people. VIEWS, (14) 11, 6-7.
  • Devich, J. (1997). Definitions of alternative communication styles with deaf-blind people. VIEWS, (14) 11, 15.
  • Downey, J. (2005). Tactile interpreting: are you ready? VIEWS, (22) (11), 12.
  • Frankel, M. A. (2002). Deaf-blind interpreting: interpreters’ use of negation in tactile American Sign Language. Sign Language Studies 2 (20), 169-181.
  • Galasso, P. (2006). On Belay….Belay on: close encounters in deaf-blind interpreting. VIEWS, (23) 2, 20-21.
  • Glidden-Prickett, J. (1995). Interpreting for deaf-blind people. Hand in Hand: Essentials of Communication and Orientation and Mobility for Your Students who are Deaf-Blind. Module 9: Manual and Spoken Communication, 261-287.
  • Hecker-Cain, J.,and Ruthenburg, I. (2005). A day in the life of the staff interpreters at Helen Keller National Center. VIEWS, 23 (2), 20-21.
  • Jacobs, R., and Hammett, R. (1994). A guide for presenters at interpreted conferences. Retrieved April 5, 2007 from http://www.tr.wou.edu/tr/dbp/pdf/may1994.pdf
  • Jacobs, R. (1997). Deaf-blind interpreting 101. VIEWS, (14) 11, 8-9.
  • Jacobs, R. (2005). A Process model for deaf-blind interpreting. Journal of Interpretation, 79-101.
  • McGann, R. (2005). A deaf-blind perspective. VIEWS, (22) 11, 1, 52.
  • McNamara, J. (1997). Deaf-blind interpreting. VIEWS, (14), 11, 10.
  • Morgan, S. (2004). A guidebook for interpreters: making accommodations for individuals with dual sensory impairments. Nebraska Deaf-Blind Project.
  • Morgan, S. (1998). Sign language with people who are deaf-blind: suggestions for tactile and visual modifications. An excerpt from Vol. 6, Issue I, Deaf-Blind Perspectives, (6) 1. Monmouth, OR: DB-LINK. Western Oregon State University.
  • Morgan, S. (2002). Touch of communication. NADMag, (2), (3), 26, 28.
  • Morgan, S. (2001). What’s my role? A comparison of the responsibilities of interpreters, intervenors and support service providers. An excerpt from Deaf-Blind Perspectives. 9 (1), 1-3. Available on : http://www.tr.wou.edu/tr/dbp/pdf/sept01.PDF
  • Petronio, K. (1988). Interpreting for deaf-blind students: factors to consider. American Annals of the Deaf, (133) (3), 226-229.
  • Sandefur, R. (2005). The dilemma of deaf-blind interpreting. VIEWS, 22 (11), 20-21.

Books

  • Petronio, K. and Collins, S. In Lucas (ed.) (1998). "What is Tactile Sign Language?" Pinky Extension and Eye Gaze: Language Use in Deaf Communities. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University Press.
  • Smith, Theresa. (2002). Guidelines: Practical Tips for Working and Socializing with Deaf-Blind People. Burtonsville, MD. Sign Media, Inc.

Videotapes

  • Deaf-Blind Communication and Community (2005). Burtonsville, MD. Sign Media, Inc. This is made up of two separate videotapes – "Overview and Introduction; Getting Involved: a Conversation."

Doctoral Dissertation

  • Collins, S. (2004). Adverbial Morphemes in American Sign Language. UMI Dissertation Services 2004. A Doctoral Dissertation submitted to the Graduate College of Union Institute and University, May 2004.

Curricula

  • Morgan, S. (2004). Interpreting Strategies for Deaf-Blind Students: An Interactive Training Tool for Educational Interpreters. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Education. National Interpreter Education Project, Northwestern Connecticut Community College (2001). Videotape, book.
  • The National Curriculum: An Introduction to Working and Socializing with People who are Deaf-Blind. San Diego, CA: Dawn Sign Press.
  • National Curriculum for Training Interpreters Working With People Who are Deaf-Blind (2001). Myers, Mark J. , M.A. (Ed.) --National Interpreter Education Project: Northwestern Connecticut Community College. San Diego: Dawn Sign Press.

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