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The seminal work that revealed ASL as a language published in 1965
What is William Stokoe's Dictionary of ASL
100
The Act which was signed into law in 1990 by President George W. Bush that prohibits discrimination based on disability.
What is Americans with Disabilities Act
100
The tenet from the RID Code of Professional Conduct that requires interpreters certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) to attend workshops and conferences, participate in community events, and pursue higher education.
What is tenet 7, Interpreters engage in Professional Development.
100
In MOST situations being sightly behind and to the side of the hearing participant and across from the Deaf participant.
What is the best placement for a sign language interpreter
100
The current test for sign language interpretation provided by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf that, upon successful completion, renders the candidate Nationally Certified.
What is NIC (National Interpreting Certificate)
200
The certification provided by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf if the candidate demonstrated 75% or greater accuracy on the interview and performance portions of the test.
What is CSC (Comprehensive Skills Certificate)
200
Marked the beginning of paid interpreting opportunities for sign language interpreters; Identified sign language interpreting as a service provided to deaf clients of VR.
What is PL89-333 Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1965
200
The tenet from the RID Code of Professional Conduct that requires interpreters certified by RID to accurately represent qualifications, such as certification , educational background, and experience, to honor professional commitments and terminate assignments only when fair and justifiable grounds exist
What is Tenet 6: Interpreters maintain ethical business practices.
200
The maximum length of time that the VQAS level is maintained before retesting is required.
What is 3 years
200
In Virginia the test that, upon successful completion, labels the candidate as a Qualified interpreter.
What is the VQAS (Virginai Quality Assurance Screening)
300
The categories of people who made up the majority of the original interpreters
Who are CODAs, Teachers of the Deaf, Clergy
300
Provides several mandates to require accessible telecommunications equipment and services, including television closed captioning
What is the Telecommunications Act 1996
300
The tenet from the RID Code of Professional Conduct that requires interpreters certified by RID to decline or withdraw from the interpreting profession when not competent due to physical, mental, or emotional factors and to refrain from using interpreted information for personal or professional gain.
What is Tenet 3: Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation.
300
Tactile, close vision, print on palm, tracking
What are methods for interpreting for Deaf-Blind people
300
The current test for translating into visible English for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who do not use sign language provided by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf that, upon successful completion renders the candidate nationally certified.
What is the OTC (Oral Transliterating Certificate)
400
The year that a group of interpreters worked together at Ball State College and proposed the establishment of a national organization for sign language interpreters
What is 1964
400
Requires and agencies and institutions receiving federal funds to be equally accessible to handicapped persons.
What is Section 504 of the Rehab Act of 1973
400
The tenet from the RID Code of Professional Conduct that requires interpreters certified by RID to facilitate communication access and equality and support the full interaction and independence of consumers.
What is Tenet 4: Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.
400
RID certification, NAD Level 4 or 5, VQAS level 3, or EIPA 3.5
What are Virginia Dept of Education requirements for interpreters in K-12 settings.
400
The test offered by Boy's Town to assess the skills of interpreters working in the K-12 setting.
What is the EIPA (Educational Interpreting Proficiency Assessment)
500
The exam offered by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf since 1988 for Deaf or Hard of Hearing interpreters who has knowledge and understanding of deafness, the Deaf community, and Deaf culture and possesses native or near-native fluency in American Sign Language.
What is CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter)
500
The law passed in 1975 that required that children be educated in the least restrictive environment. This law has been replaced by Public Law 105-17, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA).
What is PL94-142 Education for all Handicapped Children Act
500
The tenet from the RID Code of Professional Conduct that requires interpreters certified by RID to share assignment related information only on a confidential and "as needed" basis and to keep assignment related information confidential.
What is Tenet 1: Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.
500
The educational requirement for hearing persons taking any national level exam offered by RID
What is a bachelors degree
500
The only specialist exam currently offered by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) for hearing interpreters
What is the SC:L (Specialist Certificate: Legal)