John Savva blog

Have to say this brings up a very interesting set of points...



I've heard the name John Savva before but didn't realise he had a blog - there's not a lot of information there but the videos he has uploaded are pretty striking.

Personally, i feel it's an interesting take on things -  especially this: by rigidly sticking to our 'professionalism' in enquiring who the client is before accepting a job, are we using our power status to disenfranchise? Can we assume that, just cause *I* don't want to work with that client, that presumably *someone* else will? Could we accept a situation where Deaf clients pick or at least have first preference for their favourite interpreters, but interpreters should not be allowed (as John is saying) to pick and choose in the same way?

Also intriguing: are we utilising our power in sticking rigidly to our Health and Safety guidelines on one/two interpreters for assignment? Are we communicating to the Deaf community clearly enough the need for two interpreters, breaks etc. with the result that we seem over-professionalised and power-hungry?

Hmm. John's blog is at http://activistbsl.blogspot.com/ - take a look and have a think.