Sign language interpreter in courtrooms

"What if you assisted deaf people during important legal proceedings?"

Fun to do

You feel the intensity of important moments and see directly how your hands enable justice. You're indispensable for fair treatment in the legal system.

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Three first steps

1Start Dutch Sign Language course and familiarise yourself with legal terminology
2Contact the Sign Language Interpreters Register for certification requirements
3Join peer support group for legal interpreters for ongoing guidance

Useful websites

Dutch Sign Language Interpreters Associationngtv.nlOfficial professional association for sign language interpreters in Netherlands

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