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7.9.1.4 How many years of training are available to someone who wants to become a sign language interpreter? Country Four Years Three Years Two Years Costa Rica Cuba Guatemala Diploma Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Less than One Year The Project was under the auspices of the Swedish National Association of the Deaf (SDR) and the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), Page No 70 and funded by the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation (Sida) and Swedish Organisations’ of Disabled Persons International Aid Association (Shia). Other 5 years university; Beginners’ courses are a total of 6 months, 3 months for the first level and 3 months for the second level Suriname No official training programme 7.9.1.5 How many sign language interpreters in your country have formal interpreting qualifications? Country How many sign language interpreters in your country have formal interpreting qualifications? Costa Rica 9 Interpreters Cuba 434 Interpreters Guatemala 15 Interpreters Guyana 5 Interpreters Haiti None because sign language is not recognised officially yet, and the national Ministry of Education does not accredit any interpreters. However CAPPA-SOURDS-HAITI has adopted a Code of Ethics for interpreters. Honduras 6 Interpreters Mexico 20 Interpreters Nicaragua 19 Interpreters Suriname 2 Interpreters 7.9.1.6 How do Deaf people access sign language interpreters? Country How do Deaf people access sign language interpreters? Costa Rica Through text, fax and email. Also by approaching the Association of Sign Language Interpreters in Costa Rica. Cuba Through ANSOC at its different levels (municipal, province or state, also national). Also through the Ministry of Education. Guatemala Through the Deaf Association, and contacts with their family and friends. Guyana Upon request. Haiti Through the Deaf Group or Religious Groups. Honduras Through text, fax and email, and the Deaf Association, as well as contacts with their family and friends. Mexico Through the Deaf Association’s Interpreting Service via text, fax and email. Nicaragua Through the Deaf Association’s Interpreting Service. Suriname Deaf people do not know about sign language interpreters – for most of them it was a first to see the Dutch Sign Language Interpreters.
7.9.2 Does your country have sign language interpreting services? 7.9.2.1 If yes, who provides these sign language interpreting services? Country Does your country have sign language interpreting services? If yes, who provides these sign language interpreting services? Government National Association of the Deaf Costa Rica Yes Cuba Yes Dominican Republic No Private Sector El Salvador Yes Guatemala Yes Guyana No Haiti Yes Honduras Yes Mexico Yes Nicaragua Yes Panama Yes Suriname No Total 9 Yes (75%) Based on 12 respondents 7.9.2.2 In what areas of life are sign language interpreting services available in your country? In what areas of life are sign language interpreting services available in your country? The Project was under the auspices of the Swedish National Association of the Deaf (SDR) and the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), Page No 71 and funded by the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation (Sida) and Swedish Organisations’ of Disabled Persons International Aid Association (Shia). Costa Rica Cuba El Salvador Other Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Costa Rica Ministry of Education; Faculty of Physical Culture of INDER (National Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Recreation) Certain religious groups (Jehovah’s Witnesses and Baptists) Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nicaragua Deaf Schools and the National Disability Organisation Social Services Health/Medical Services Employment Services Court Services Educational Services Counselling Services Financial Institutions Funerals/Weddings Entertainment Please note: The Regional Working Group stressed that not all interpreting services are available in rural cities in each country in the WFD MCAC Region. These interpreting services are available mainly in the capital cities. Guatemala Haiti Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Panama
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