Regulations

Regulations for

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

American Sign Language (ASL) is a complex visual-spatial language used by the deaf community in the United States and English-speaking parts of Canada. It is a linguistically complete, natural language. It is the first language of many deaf men and women and hearing children born into deaf families. www.deaflibrary.org

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (Abbreviated TENENTS)

  • Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.

  • Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.

  • Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation.

  • Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.

  • Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns, and students of the profession.

  • Interpreters maintain ethical business practices

  • Interpreters engage in professional development.

Click to view the full version of the code:  Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.

A major goal of the privacy rule (HIPAA) is to ensure that individual’s health information is properly protected while allowing the flow of information needed to provide and promote high-quality health care and to protect the public’s well-being. Health Information Privacy

To learn about deaf rights, visit Unite States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division .

The National Association for the Deaf is the nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by, and for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the United States of America. Visit them at the National Association of the Deaf.

PCSInterpretations follows federal, regulatory, and statutory directives for all its sign and foreign language interpreter services.