Key points:
- In all situations it is critical that professional sign language interpreters or
translators with national-level qualifications are hired. - Information should be available through all media channels and on all
platforms. If the sign language version is only available through some channels
(i.e. narrowcast), or only through web-based platforms, there is a risk that deaf
people will miss out on crucial updates at critical times. - An interpreter should be physically present and visible on camera alongside
whomever is speaking in making new announcements. This will ensure deaf
people can access information through a variety of media outlets as other
members of the public do.
In this document we outline best practices for providing sign language access in
different contexts.
National press conference or emergency information broadcast with interpreter present