Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) definition
Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) is an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing who works with a hearing Qualified Interpreter to ensure effective interpretation between a person speaking in English and a person who is deaf or hard of hearing who is not fluent in English or American Sign Language. After the Qualified Interpreter has interpreted spoken English into American Sign Language, the CDI interprets from American Sign Language to a form of sign language understood by the deaf or hard of hearing person who does not have fluency in either English or American Sign Language. A CDI is certified to have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of interpreting, deafness, the Deaf community, and Deaf culture, as well as specialized training and/or experience in the use of gesture, mime, props, drawings and other tools to enhance communication, as well as native or near-native fluency in American Sign Language. A CDI may be appropriate in several situations including, but not limited to, when the deaf person has underdeveloped ASL skills, limited socialization in the deaf community, limited education, cognitive challenges, delayed language, organic issues causing affect deficiencies, mental illness, and other physical challenges. In Illinois, all persons working as a CDI are required to be licensed pursuant to the Illinois Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007, 225 ILCS 443/1 et seq., and the regulations thereunder at 68 IL Admin Code 1515.10 et seq.
Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) means an individual who is nationally certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). Holders of this certification are deaf or hard of hearing and have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of interpreting, deafness, the Deaf community,
Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) means an interpreter who holds CDI certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Holders of this certification: are deaf or hard of hearing; have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of interpreting, deafness, the Deaf community, and Deaf culture; have specialized training and/or experience in the use of gesture, mime, props, drawings, and other tools to enhance communication; possess native or near-native fluency in American Sign Language; are recommended for a broad range of assignments where an interpreter who is deaf or hard of hearing would be beneficial; and, always work in conjunction with a hearing sign language interpreter.
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CDI – A Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) is an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing and has demonstrated knowledge and understanding of interpreting, deafness, the Deaf community, and Deaf culture.
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