S.Y.W.T.B.A.I. CHAPTER 14

Question 1

Since Deaf people tend to congregate in metropolitan areas because of educational and employment opportunities, more work opportunities may be present in this environment.

Answer 1

What is the Urban environment?

Question 2

The two places where an interpreter is most likely to get benefits including sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance are…

Answer 2

Staff Interpreter at an agency AND Mainstreamed classroom settings in K-12 + Post-Secondary.

Question 3

Due to schedule flexibility and being one’s own boss, many interpreters prefer to work as this.

Answer 3

What is Independent Contractors and/or Freelancers?

Question 4

True/False: Interpreter pay rates are static, and rarely change throughout various contexts.

Answer 4

False: Interpreter pay rates vary widely across numerous factors.

Question 5

The pay rates for interpreters vary from what amount to what amount?

Answer 5

$25.00 to $75.00 depending on certification, background, experience, setting, difficulty, etc.

Question 6

True/False: When working freelance, one should consider calculating various fees into their rates, i.e. travel, insurance, clothing, etc.

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

After the passage of this major legislation, opportunities for interpreters have been on the rise.

Answer 7

What is the The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Question 8

One of the major threats to longevity in this field is the risk of physical ailments such as this condition.

Answer 8

What is Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)?

Question 9

One of the major threats to longevity in this field is the risk of emotion ailments such as this condition.

Answer 9

What is Emotional Burnout (Depression, pessimism, loss of passion for the work, etc.)?

Question 10

Where are some of the areas entry-level interpreters are most likely to find work?

Answer 10

Education, Religious, and various community settings.