Month: June 2023

What is your deaf family background? Both of my parents are deaf as well as my extended family. I grew up using BSL at home everyday as my first language.   What BSL training and qualifications did you have before you joined the IDPHS course, if any? I had already done my Level 6 BSL…

What is your deaf family background?  I grew up with a profoundly Deaf mother and brother, as well as grandparents and many family/friends on my mother’s side. BSL was my first language and one I used in everyday life at home. What BSL training and qualifications did you have before you joined the IDPHS course,…

Why did you want to become a deaf interpreter and translator? I was working as a TV presenter and previously a support worker. As part of my support worker role I would regularly translate documentation to support Deaf individuals. I became interested in the translation and interpreting process and decided to formalise my studies to…