Career Options
Deafblind Interpreters (Manual)
A Deafblind Interpreter (Manual) relays what is said to a deafblind person by a third person. To do this, a Deafblind Interpreter uses the Deafblind Manual Alphabet to form letters on the deafblind person’s hand, spelling out, at an appropriate speed, what the speaker is saying.
The Deafblind Interpreter will also give the deafblind person other information, such as people’s reactions to what is being said, or the movement of people in the room. If necessary, they will also
communicate the deafblind person’s responses to the third party. Assignments for Deafblind Interpreters may include work in areas such as health, social services, legal, child protection, education or employment and training.
Training
CACDP Level
3 Certificate for Language Service Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (Manual)
(LDB3) (PDF) is an 80 hour course which will
allow you to register as a Deafblind Interpreter (Manual).
