A lack of sign language interpreters for deaf people in medical need is a “breach of human rights and a threat to life”, an inquest has heard. Penelope Schofield, the senior coroner for West Sussex ...

When Sally started her journey to become an interpreter, she and her fellow students had to leave Northern Ireland to study [BBC] An experienced sign language interpreter has said people like her can ...

An experienced sign language interpreter has said people like her can experience "emotional whiplash" trying to manage the demands of the role with limited support. Dr Sally Gillespie is the project ...

Sign language interpreters must now be warranted following legislation that passed through Parliament’s final stage earlier this week. Disability Rights Minister Julia Farrugia said the changes come ...

The International Week of Deaf People was celebrated this year from Sept 22-28, highlighting the rights and contributions of the deaf community. An initiative of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) ...

GEORGE TOWN, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (MyAsli) is calling on the government to recognise sign language interpreting as a professional career in the ...

MANILA, Philippines — Deaf Filipinos in court proceedings can request for interpreters starting Dec. 15, according to the Supreme Court (SC). A list of accredited Filipino sign language interpreters ...

Interpreter Ryoko Hamano, right, uses sign language to convey a doctor's message to a patient. (Photo courtesy of Sapporo City General Hospital) TOKYO -- People with hearing disabilities in Japan are ...