Using Zoom for American Sign Language (ASL) Assignments in Court-Additional Resources on Providing Sign Language Interpretation on Zoom

Additional Resources on Providing Sign Language Interpretation on Zoom

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This document is a resource guide for court interpreters on how to effectively provide sign language interpretation through Zoom during remote court proceedings. It acknowledges that Zoom may be utilized for sign language-interpreted events, and it provides helpful resources and guidelines to support interpreters in this setting.<br /><br />The document explains that "Deaf" refers broadly to Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals, as well as other users of sign language. Furthermore, it clarifies that the term "sign language" encompasses not only American Sign Language but also all other signed languages worldwide and various communication methods like gestures, International Sign, manually coded English, home sign, Cued Speech, and visual aids.<br /><br />Included in the guide are several resource links to assist court interpreters. These include:<br /><br />1. The "Recommended Guidelines for Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) for ASL-Interpreted Events," which provides best practices for remote sign language interpretation.<br />2. The Judicial Council of California's Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) webpage, offering resources on VRI.<br />3. The California Courts Self-Help Guide's resources on remote hearings for additional guidance.<br />4. ADA requirements for effective communication.<br />5. A Zoom support article on using sign language interpretation in meetings or webinars.<br />6. A demonstration video by TEA Language Solutions showing Zoom's sign language interpretation mode.<br /><br />These resources aim to enable court interpreters to provide accessible and effective communication for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals during remote court hearings using Zoom.

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