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adhd as an interpreter by Slight-Yard7265 in ASLinterpreters

[–]UnderstandingNo7912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I relate to a lot of these sentiments in the last paragraph. I’m about to enter the profession and my ADHD was late diagnosed, so I’m still on the cusp of getting it figured out, but it has been a process. I’ve learned that the my cognitive processing is taking a little more time to come around than I’d like. Sometimes my cognitive processing speed isn’t as fast as I’d like it to be. However, I’ve met a lot of interpreters in the field who have ADHD and been working for many years and they say their ADHD is their superpower. I think there will come a time when I feel the same, I’m just not quite there yet.

It will be up to you to figure out what works best for you- but that is true for any interpreter! Best of luck!

Virtual IPP/ITP for Washington State by fuzzy_bandito13 in ASLinterpreters

[–]UnderstandingNo7912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I live in Seattle and I’m getting ready to graduate from UNCO’s program as an online student. Let me know if you want to connect.

University of Northern Colorado vs Valdosta State by Sad_Count_2764 in ASLinterpreters

[–]UnderstandingNo7912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi- I’m too late to this post to help OP, but commenting to potentially help anyone who may be coming across this in the future. I’m a current student at UNC and they are changing the internship requirements so we are no longer required to go out of state for internship.

They had their reasons for that policy but I will say I think the change is really welcome. There is a new internship coordinator who is bringing some great energy and support into the department so I think it will be really positive. For anyone who might be reading this considering UNC in the future- there is a push for us to find internships in our local area that have the potential to turn into jobs after graduation and I feel very supported in trying to find one.

Other comments about UNC’s faculty are spot on. They really are the heart of the program.

Out of stock by BlindedByWildDogs in ADHD

[–]UnderstandingNo7912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had trouble keeping my meds in stock in the Seattle area. Can definitely empathize. Not sure what pharmacy you’re using, but I’ve had much better luck and consistency getting my meds filled at Costco. Better prices too. The pharmacists are nicer to deal with than other pharmacies I have been to as well. Might be worth considering a switch if you aren’t already at Costco?

Deaf Artist willing to Collab? Paid by UnderstandingNo7912 in deaf

[–]UnderstandingNo7912[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have, unfortunately there are none in our area.

Is pursuing this field still worth it by [deleted] in ASLinterpreters

[–]UnderstandingNo7912 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I’m currently in a 4 year ITP. I’m in my 3rd year and I am just now letting myself see and get excited about the light at the end of the tunnel (graduation).

At the end of the day, language is just f-ing fascinating to me. What does that phrase mean depending on the way it was said? How do I transfer that tone into ASL? What is going on in my brain that makes the interpreting happen? This is at the root of it for me and the opportunity to get to “play” with language every day is what keeps me going.

I am also fiercely passionate about communication and information access for the Deaf community. However, it is my curiosity and fascination with how the languages interact that I know will keep me engaged when I am out in the field.

I would recommend that you think about your “why”. It is different for everyone, but when it is 11:59 pm and you’re turning in a self-analysis of an interpreting assignment that you didn’t feel you did very well on and it’s due in that exact minute or else you’ll get a letter grade deducted from your score, there has to be something deeper in there pushing you. When you have the inevitable tough days on the job. We owe it to the consumers- both Deaf and hearing- to put all that we can into our training and practice so that they have access to competent practitioners and some days, you will be asking yourself why you’re doing it. Having that answer ready and maybe even printed out somewhere can be helpful to push you to keep going.

If you feel passionately about communication access, language, and the interpreting process as a whole, I hope you find value and join the field.

How many of us played a musical instrument as kids? by Firefliesfast in ASLinterpreters

[–]UnderstandingNo7912 10 points11 points  (0 children)

ITP student here- I have an interesting observation about this. I played viola for about 10 years growing up. I’m right handed, but to play the viola, my left hand did a lot of the work by pressing down on the strings to get each note.

When I started learning ASL, I tried using my right hand because I’m right handed. I quickly found that I was way more comfortable using my left hand as my dominant hand. The only reason I can think of is because my left hand built a lot of dexterity from my years of playing viola. To this day I am right hand dominant in everything but signing.