Comments on: 11: Here We Go Again!

By: RLM

RLM — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:37:45 +0000

You could check out my RLMDEAF blog what we could do about this interpreting issue on the Oxygen TV’s “Janice Dickerson Modeling Agency”.

It’s time for our real action, instead of sitting on our rear side and discuss about this voilate matter.

Robert L. Mason (RLM)
RLMDEAF blog

By: samantha

samantha — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:13:23 +0000

hey martin i am deaf iam samantha haley

By: MartyFan

MartyFan — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:32:20 +0000

Sorry, it’s just that I’ve never really used the term in english before. My cousin is deaf, but when we talk about her (Not bad, only like when she got married & we talk TO her at partys) we usually say it in spanish.

Sorry If I offended anyone

By: dog food

dog food — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:43:35 +0000

“Disagree”, you don’t have to be beautiful to watch the show.

By: Disagree

Disagree — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:20:33 +0000

Either way.

I ain’t watching this show. I call this show as.. what British would say this.. rubbish.

By: ridor9th

ridor9th — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:49:00 +0000

Jared Evans, you wrote this:

Born a CODA != Good interpreter
Being a CODA + graduate from an ITP + following the ethics = Good interpreter

I think you meant:

Born a CODA != Good interpreter
Being a CODA + graduate from an ITP + following the ethics = Outstanding interpreter

Am I right?

R-

By: ridor9th

ridor9th — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:47:51 +0000

MartyFan: I’m not hearing impaired. I’m Deaf.

R-

By: Barb DiGi

Barb DiGi — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:13:40 +0000

This is making my eyes roll! Although I am not one of the thousands to tune in to watch the show (I forgot!), I will definitely check it out! You know America’s society values are based on looks, looks and looks! It is ust sickening to see the priorities screwed up since the show affects Marty, not Jerry. He answers the questions? Scoff! I just hope that Marty will speak out and to prevent this from happening. Wont be surprised that you wrote a leter to the network about that. Who is responsible to evaluate, I wonder?

MartyFan: It is ok to ask someone if he or she is DEAF since the term hearing impaired is much more offensive, IMO.

By: Jared Evans

Jared Evans — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:52:44 +0000

This is a great article about CODA and interpreting. It’s a myth that CODAs make the best sign language interpreters. It doesn’t follow that just because CODAs may have no problems understanding ASL incoming from the deaf person, they should be be champs at translating the message into spoken English.

Interpreting is a very difficult job and so much more complex than how many deaf people give credit for. In order to learn interpreting well, all of them must go through a competent Interpreting Training Program (ITP) to learn how to properly translate and get the necessary practice using the methods. More importantly, they will also understand and incorporate the right ethics when they are working as interpreters in the real world. Without the full understanding of the ethics, they will often fail in carrying out their obligations as an interpreter (as you pointed out in the example above).

Born a CODA != Good interpreter
Being a CODA + graduate from an ITP + following the ethics = Good interpreter

By: MartyFan

MartyFan — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:04:04 +0000

I SO agree with you.

I Did see that (what you mentioned).

I even noticed that he didnt even pay attention to his “interpreter”.

Just out of curiosity, are you Hearing Impared? I just found this site, and I think It’s awsome. I’m definately adding this to my favorites