Sign Language Interpreting
Sign language interpretation enables communication between people who use sign language (deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing) and people who use spoken language. A sign language interpreter helps when there is a need to be understood during a conversation between people across these forms of language.
Areas of Use
Sign language interpreting is essential in a wide range of situations where clear communication matters. This includes meetings at educational institutions, workplaces, healthcare settings, and other public authorities. Interpreting may also be needed at social events such as lectures or ceremonies like confirmations and weddings.
Choosing not to use a sign language interpreter can lead to a lack of understanding between the parties involved — and in the worst case, serious misunderstandings with significant consequences for both sign language and spoken language users. It is therefore important to comply with the Interpreting Act by using a sign language interpreter in situations where it is essential that information is conveyed clearly and accurately.
Why is This Necessary?
Interpreting Methods
“Sign language” is a broad term covering various interpreting methods: sign language, signs as support for lip-reading, written interpreting, and interpreting for deafblind individuals using their respective methods.
Sign Language
The interpreter translates directly between what is expressed in sign language and spoken language. This method is most commonly used by people whose first language is sign language.
Signs as Support for Lip-reading
The interpreter uses signs to support the key words in an utterance. This method is preferred by hard of hearing individuals whose first language is spoken Norwegian.
Contact Us
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If you need an interpreter, please place your order in the portal if you have a user account, or contact us at post@tolkenett.no.