Restarting in the Deaf community/industry
I’m hearing, started learning ASL in 2015, graduated with my BA in Deaf Studies in 2023. I was then struggling with my health and took a step back to focus on myself & getting used to a life altering diagnosis. I’ve only recently felt like I can take on the responsibility & work that comes with being hearing entering the conversation/community/industry.
Honestly because of the break I’ve kinda gotten lost on what’s been going on, but I can definitely FEEL something hasn’t been right..
Can someone explain to me like I’m 5 years old what’s been going on (catch me up) and how I should go forward with reemergence and becoming an ASL Interpreter. Cause I don’t know what the path is anymore.
For now I’m just volunteering at the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Service Center. I’m slowly using their resources and practice. I just wanted to get a better idea of what’s happening in the eyes of interpreters. I’m not sure how to go about to get certified? With who? Idk. Hope you all can give me guidance. Thanks in advance.