How to become a sign language interpreter?

Career: Sign Language Interpreter

To become a sign language interpreter, you will need to be fluent in English and American Sign Language (ASL). You can seek certification with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). The RID Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) certification process includes an educational requirement, a 40-hour training program, and a knowledge exam. A bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language and Interpreting can further inform an interpreter on deaf culture, deaf history, and interpreting technique.