NAD Releases New Position Paper on Mental Health Interpreting Services

From the National Association of the Deaf (NAD)

Position Statement on Mental Health Interpreting Services with People who are Deaf

The purpose of this position statement is to acknowledge and emphasize the importance and need for specialized sign language interpreting services in the delivery of mental health services to deaf individuals. While direct mental health services are optimal and always preferred, such services are not always available. When there are no […]

2012-11-25T00:00:00-05:00November 25th, 2012|

Inadequate Use of Trained Interpreters in New Zealand

According to two studies by the University of Otago at Wellington, more funding is needed to address the failure of New Zealand healthcare providers to use trained interpreters. The consequences of the current level of interpreter use, say the study’s authors, could include inadequate healthcare for patients with limited English proficiency. “When you are consulting with any patient, good communication is essential to achieve the best diagnosis,” says lead […]

2012-11-25T00:00:00-05:00November 25th, 2012|
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