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Sign Language Jobs
Qualified interpreters are currently in high demand, and can be employed on either a full time or part time basis, salaried or freelance. The income derived from interpreting varies, depending on certification level, experience, the interpreting situation, and other factors. Interpreters are needed in educational, medical, legal, recreational, mental health, religious, personal, financial, vocational, and other settings where hearing, deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf blind communicators need the link of an interpreter to facilitate the flow of ideas and information in a communication environment that is barrier free.One of the most important jobs related to sign language is the social work towards deaf people. In DHHHSW's site you'll find a forum where you can find also opportunities in this field. Visit also Deaf Employment opportunities in Oregon.
Deaf people may also need mental health services. In About.com there is a good source of information in this field.
There is also a research program on sign language in the Boston University.
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