Interp. WS: National ASL Interpreter Income Study: Results & Ethical Discussion for St. Louis Interpreters.
National ASL Interpreter Income Study
For too long, conversations about interpreter income, rates, and finances have been swept under the rug.
This engaging session presents results from the first-of-its-kind National ASL Interpreter Income Study. This isn’t just
about raw numbers; it’s about understanding the nuance and context of the interpreter experience. We are sharing
rich demographic, sentiment, and workplace information, all presented in clear, compelling graphics. We will explore
how various factors overlap and align, with income data that has real meaning after it’s been adjusted for regional
cost of living.
This session isn’t just a data dump. It’s an invitation to evidence-based dialogue. We’ll confront pervasive myths and
anecdotes with hard data, fostering a space for honest discussion. You’ll have the chance to consider real-world
applications, impacts on your own practice, and how you can bring this vital information back to your own
communities.
It’s time for interpreters to get ahead of the curve. It’s time to understand how our relationship with money impacts
our work, ourselves, and the Deaf community. Join us to explore this unprecedented data, engage in vital
conversations guided by evidence and equity and contribute to the positive change our field desperately needs.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
*Analyze and assess at least one common narrative about
interpreter income, utilizing both new and existing data
*Examine their own business practices, reflecting on the
emotions, narratives, and evidence that have contributed to
their decisions
*Describe at least two areas of business practices where
interpreter practitioners and/or students could benefit from
further exploration, research, and information-sharing.
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