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Sign Language Interpreters

What do sign language interpreters do?

Sign language interpreters are professionals who mediate between hearing and deaf people. They not only translate language, but also content, emotions and cultural differences from spoken language into sign language and vice versa.

They have a high level of proficiency in both German Sign Language (DGS) and spoken German. They play an important bridging role in barrier-free communication.

Typical areas of application:

Sign language interpreters are indispensable in many areas:

  • Hospitals and doctors' surgeries
  • educational institutions
  • Courts and authorities
  • Conferences, events and media broadcasts

Importance for accessibility:

Sign language interpreters ensure that deaf people can receive information and communicate on an equal footing.

Their use is supported by legal requirements, e.g. the Disability Equality Act (BGG) and international conventions such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.