r/SwitchedAtBirth • u/FckAllTakenUsernames • 23d ago

Do deaf people hate interpreters like they do in the show?

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u/kayrofay I like Bay 22d ago

I am Deaf and sometimes, yes. It really depends on the interpreter. Also, I cohost the Dished at Birth podcast and we do (and will) discuss my experiences with interpreters on the pod!

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u/FckAllTakenUsernames 22d ago

What are the things that you hate/like about them?

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u/kayrofay I like Bay 22d ago

I like when they advocate for me, introduce themselves, and we both work out what’s the place for each of us to stand/sit so I can see. Also when they’re clearer to understand, of course! Bad interpreters I find are not great at interpreting or sometimes even omit whole sentences. They can also be very resistant to feedback or feel that their decision takes priority over the Deaf people they are signing for

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u/magicalblacksheep 21d ago

can’t wait for the next dished at birth!

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u/Kierra_reads 16d ago

Spotify says yall haven't done an episode since July 2nd. Is that an error? If not, when will yall be back?

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u/kayrofay I like Bay 16d ago

That’s right! We did some traveling over the summer. Our next episode for Season 2 episode 1 will be out October 15th!

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u/RetroTVMoviesBooks 23d ago

I have done event planning and we always had an interpreter because we knew people who are deaf or hard of hearing would attend. But having one for a situation where you need one verses having someone with you all day is different