ISDB
What is the email address you use to send in your interpreting request?
Interpreting@iesdb.org
Situation: You are going to a Dr. appointment.
How do you get an interpreter?
- Who do you tell & what do you say?
YOU call the DR and tell the Dr that you need an interpreter for your appointment. Make sure you tell them your name, the date of your appointment and that you require an interpreter for access, by law.
What does ADA stand for?
The Americans with Disabilities Act
What do you do if you cannot see the interpreter?
Move so you can see OR ask the interpreter to move.
What if you do not understand the interpreter?
Tell them. Ask for clarification. Let them know you did not understand.
Can you request an interpreter for after school events?
Yes
If you have an interpreter for an appointment with your doctor, dentist or any public setting, who pays?
The doctor, desist or other provider pays the interpreter. Your family does NOT.
What is the IDEA Law?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Can the interpreter share your information?
Can they tell your mom that you fell asleep in class?
NO NO NO NO NO.
An interpreter keeps your information CONFIDENTIAL!
Who is responsible for your education?
a) your interpreter
b) your teacher
c) you
d) your parents
YOU
Where do you get the form to fill out to request an interpreter?
In the interpreter's office or send an email.
When do you tell the Doctor that you need an interpreter?
When you first set up the appointment.
Public Settings
Can the interpreter tell the teacher that you cheated on your work?
NO
Does your IEP follow you to college?
In college, who do you contact to request an interpreter for classes?
NO
Disability Services
What do you include with your request?
Your name.
The date of when you need the interpreter.
The start and end time.
The event.
A teacher's signature (this is for ISDB only)
Do you introduce your interpreter to the presenter, doctor, etc.?
** For $200 extra explain how **
YES.
Tell the person you are deaf/HoH.
Tell the person that you use an interpreter for communication.
Tell the person your interpreter's name.
Tell the person to look at you when they talk.
Does IDEA mean you have the right to an interpreter in schools or public settings?
School
Can the interpreter tell the teacher or your parents that you skipped class?
NO
Situation: Your in class and your interpreter is stuck. There is no sign for what is being taught. What do you do?
1) Offer a sign to your interpreter that you already know.
2) Sit there, learn nothing, and do nothing.
3) Create a sign to use with the interpreter for that class ONLY.
How many interpreters do we have and what are their names?
8!
Amy, Kynzi, Sharon, Sam, Evan, Jami, Megan and Heather.
At work when you need an interpreter for a meeting, who do you contact?
At Work: your boss
Does your interpreter need to have an interpreter license?
YES! Ask to see it!
When you are chatting with your interpreter in class are they suppose to voice your comments?
Yes. If it is private and only for the interpreter, please tell them or they will voice it for the entire class to hear.
If your teacher is lecturing and asks you to take notes (while watching the interpreter) what are your options? - list 3
1) Struggle to watch and write
2) Ask the teacher for a copy of the notes so you can attend to the interpreter
3) Ask the teacher for a notetaker so you can attend to the interpreter