The Journey of an ASL Interpreter | From Beginning to End

Join us for an insightful conversation with my mom, Darla, as she shares stories and experiences from her remarkable journey as an ASL interpreter. In this one-hour + "video podcast", you'll gain a deeper understanding of the interpreting profession, including real-life scenarios, ethical considerations, and personal insights from over two decades of interpreting. Darla also goes in depth on what it takes to become an interpreter, including the education and certification required. She shares her journey, experience and advice to hopefully inspire you too to become an interpreter for the Deaf. If you're interested in ASL, and specifically are considering becoming an ASL interpreter for the Deaf, this is a must watch video! 📚 Homeschool Curriculum: https://learnhowtosign.com/homeschool/ 🚀 LHTS Accelerated (Membership): https://learnhowtosign.com/accelerate... 🔗 Follow us on Social Media: https://learnhowtosign.com/follow More From LHTS ✅ FREE RESOURCE | 10 DAY ASL JUMPSTART: https://learnhowtosign.com/newsletter ✅ SOCIAL MEDIA | Follow us on FB, IG & TT: https://learnhowtosign.com/follow ✅ MEMBERSHIP | 🚀 LHTS ACCELERATED: https://learnhowtosign.com/accelerate... ✅ LIVE ASL COURSES | 🦟 LHTS INTENSIVES: https://learnhowtosign.com/intensives ✅ ON-DEMAND ASL COURSES: https://learnhowtosign.com/courses/ ✅ WEBSITE: https://LearnHowToSign.com ✅ SKILLSHARE COURSES: https://skl.sh/3lTNbY2 ✅ LHTS MERCH: https://learnhowtosign.com/store NAVIGATION 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - What sparked your interest in ASL? 10:57 - What was the hardest part about learning ASL? 14:54 - A funny or embarrassing moment when learning 16:55 - What steps did you take to become an interpreter? 19:37 - What was the ITP like? 23:54 - What do you wish you would have known sooner? 25:08 - Interpreting Stories 29:35 - Thinking fast as an interpreter 32:13 - Common misconceptions about ASL interpreters. 40:48 - What are some mistakes new interpreters/students make? 48:42 - What jobs are there for ASL interpreters? 53:05 - How has becoming an interpreter changed your life? 59:34 - What makes a great ASL interpreter? 1:02:54 - Final words of encouragement for students #asl #aslinterpreter #learnasl #learnhowtosign