WASLI Task Groups

Following the WASLI Executive Board meeting last November, it was agreed to set up 2 Task Groups to deal with 2 important priorities.

1. Interpreter Education and Training

The goal of the task group is to develop guidance to assist countries wanting to develop interpreter education and training in their country. The person taking the lead on this Task Group is Dr Deb Russell. If you are interested in joining this Task Group please contact him at northamerica@wasli.org

2. Interpreter Certification and Assessment

The goal of the task group is to develop recommendations to guide countries in the development and implementation of procedures to determin who is qualified to be a Sign Language Interpreter, in order to protect public welfare. The person taking the lead on this Task Group is Dr Daniel Burch.

If you are interested in joining this Task Group please contact him at treasurer@wasli.org