Abstract
As immigrant and refugee populations in American schools continue to increase, the education system has opted for changes to better accommodate these students. The impact schools are experiencing requires careful reflection and analysis. Considering the number of deaf individuals who are included within the immigration numbers, it seems incumbent upon American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters as professionals to also prepare themselves in order to provide accessible interpretations for students. This research will highlight the progression and change within the educational interpreter’s landscape and attempt to provide temporary strategies that ASL interpreters can utilize while the student is in the process of learning ASL and English. This work will be viewed through the lens of trauma informed care while specifically addressing trauma derived from both the migration process and language deprivation.
Exit Requirement
Action Research
Date of Award
12-8-2021
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies
Committee Chair
Amanda Smith
Committee Member
Elisa Maroney
Keywords
deaf, immigrant, interpreter, trauma
Language
eng
Type (DCMI Terms)
Text
Subject Categories
Language Interpretation and Translation | Sign Languages
Recommended Citation
Jacobs, A. (2021). The Role of Access: Interpreting for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Immigrant Students (master's thesis). Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.wou.edu/theses/147
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