Introducing ASL-English Educational Interpreting - Paperback

by Stephen Fitzmaurice (Author), Deborah Cates (Author)

This textbook offers a clear and accessible introduction to educational interpreting, focusing on the unique demands of working with deaf students in public school settings. Most interpreters begin their careers in these environments, often without specific preparation for the developmental and educational needs of deaf children.

Author Biography

Dr. Stephen Fitzmaurice is an Associate Professor of Interpreting: American Sign Language (ASL) and the lead faculty for the ASL-English Educational Interpreting program at Clemson University.

Dr. Deborah Cates is the Language Resources Coordinator at the Iowa School for the Deaf in the Outreach department. She oversees the administration of the SLPI program, manages the Deaf language coaching program, supervises staff sign language interpreters, and provides professional development and support in the state of Iowa.