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upholding the status of Irish Sign Language and its related culture and norms.The IDS is recognised by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and theEuropean Union of the Deaf (EUD). The latter are recognised by the UnitedNations and the European Union. The IDS Board of Directors is governed byDeaf people, elected by members of Deaf community.Irish Translators and Interpreters AssociationThe Irish Translators and Interpreters Association was formed in 1986. Itcomprises of translators and interpreters working in many languages and fields.It includes both literacy and technical translators and seeks to improve thedevelopment of a profession which can contribute to Ireland's internationalstanding in culture and commerce.National Association for Deaf People (NADP)Since 1963, the NADP has campaigned for full equality in all aspects of life forDeaf and hearing impaired people, and for parents of Deaf children to have allappropriate supports and services. The NADP provides a wide range of servicesdirectly. NADP is also actively involved in advocating and lobbying for improvedservices and new developments. On occasion, the NADP provides interpreters asa service to deaf people when Irish Sign Link is unable to meet demand.NADP services are delivered through a network of 10 Resource Centres located in:Dublin, Galway, Tullamore, Kilkenny, Dundalk, Limerick, Letterkenny, Killarney,Wexford and Cork (in partnership with the Cork Association for the Deaf).Sign Language Association of Ireland (SLAI)Established in 1985, SLAI provides training for Irish Sign Language tutors whoteach hearing people throughout Ireland. SLAI hold annual examinations andaward certificates of competence in Irish Sign Language to successful candidates.Centre for Deaf Studies (CDS) - Trinity College DublinCDS was established in 2001 and provides training for Irish Sign Language tutorsand Irish Sign Language/English interpreters, general training in the field of DeafStudies, and linguistic research focusing on describing Irish Sign Language (ISL).Other Service ProvidersKerry Deaf Resource CentreThe Kerry Deaf Resource Centre has 2 full time and 2 part time employees andworks with a pool of 5 interpreters in Kerry, with access to a further 5 interpretersin Cork. Its primary activities include booking sign language interpreters, providingtraining (as and when required), access to information on interpreters complaintsprocedure, interpreter code of ethics, access to independent information andadvice on good practice in interpreting. It also provides access to contactsnationally and internationally in the Deaf and interpreting sector.page 44 • Review of Sign Language Interpretation Services and Service Requirements in Ireland
Associated with the Kerry Deaf Resource Centre is the Sign Language InterpretersCork and Kerry (SLICK). SLICK is a regionally based organisation which providesregistered qualified and registered trainee interpreting services to users in Kerryand nationally when required. Also associated with the Kerry Deaf ResourceCentre is the Kerry Deaf Adult Learning Programme.Conroy School of ISLThe Conroy School was established in 2001 and delivers programmes in the fieldof deaf studies focusing on two main areas; language and culture. Courses includesign language, sign linguistics, working in an intercultural environment, languageacquisition and the family, ethics and culture. They also provide interpretation andtranslation services. The ethos of the school is 'integration' via 'mutualaccommodation'. This is a relatively small organisation consisting currently of twoconsultants/trainers. They work with a pool of three other local interpreters andexpect to expand next year and work with a pool of 5 part time deaf tutors.Bridge InterpretingBridge Interpreting is a recently established organisation (February 2005) - it is aprivate limited company. The objectives of Bridge Interpreting are to facilitate thebusiness of interpreting and translation; to act as consultants and provide adviceon interpreting needs and obligations; to provide training courses, issuepublications to promote the use of interpreters and all ancillary or related businessor service in relation to their work. They have 2 full time employees and work witha pool of 25-30 interpreters and several Deaf professionals.In addition to the key players outlined above, there are a number of Deafassociations, Deaf clubs etc. which are involved in a range of activities with theDeaf community including social work, providing information services, offeringtraining courses, running drop in centres, lobbying and awareness raising.3.5 ACCESSING SLI SERVICES3.5.1 Process for accessing servicesThere are a number of ways in which people access SLI services in Ireland today.The most popular way in which services are accessed is as follows:1. A Deaf user or service provider (public or private) goes to a sign languageinterpretation agency (e.g. Irish Sign Link) to make a booking and to sourceinterpreters. The interpretation agency then manages all communication andadministration for the remainder of the engagement. This pathway is the mostcommon.In addition, SLI services are also availed of in these ways:2. A Deaf user or service provider (public or private) asks the interpreter directlyabout their availability and makes the booking through them. Then theinterpreter informs Irish Sign Link of the booking and all subsequentadministration and communication is managed by the agency.Review of Sign Language Interpretation Services and Service Requirements in Ireland • page 45
Page 1: RESEARCH SERIESSEPTEMBER 2006Review
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5.3.4 Sign language interpretersSal
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The use of videophones and webcams
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• It provides a flexible solution
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5.5 QUALITY OF SLI SERVICES DEFINED
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5.5.2 Interpreter training courses
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Pressure for the registration and r
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Proposal (which has been agreed wit
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Table 5.6. Overview of key strength
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6 Summary ofKey Findings6.1 INTRODU
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7 Recommended FutureModel for Deliv
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7.2 RECOMMENDED FUTURE SLI SERVICE
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Table 7.2. Key areas for improvemen
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7.3.2 Comhairle - oversight of SLI
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There are substantial risks associa
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Requirements:• Excellent project
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7.3.9 ComplaintsThe Irish Sign Lang
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number of Deaf clubs. The videophon
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7.6 OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPOR
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Accreditation should be linked to t
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videophone technology, piloted in t
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Appendix 1: Bibliographyand Referen
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