A Review of Literature and International Practice on National and Voluntary Registers for Sign Language Interpreters - LEESON, LORRAINE (Sign Language Interpreting Service (SLIS), 2017)
PUBLISHED
Relates to the regulation of the sign language interpreting profession internationally and makes recommendations based on same. References the Irish Sign Language Recognition Bill 2016 as well as a number of pan-European and international instruments that provide for equality of access and recognition of sign languages, including reference to sign language interpreter education and provision.
Dublin
Keywords: Inclusive Society; interpreting studies; sign language interpreting; Hearing impairment; Sensory impairment; Accessibility; Advocacy and political participation; Communication; Deaf/Deafness; Education; Employment; Health; Justice and safeguarding; Legislation; Literature; Policy; Social exclusion; Social participation