Why American Sign Language Interpreters Need to Be Seen
From Meet the Helpers
Summary
“Why American Sign Language Interpreters Need to Be Seen” is part of WUCF's *Meet the Helpers*, made for ages 3–8 with early-childhood and crisis-communication specialists. A short piece about what it means to be a helper. A American Sign Language interpreter uses their hands, face and body to carry spoken words to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Real people, real workplaces, no cartoons — short enough for a morning meeting or a transition.
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Discussion
Helpers are not only the ones with uniforms and trucks. Anyone who notices a need and does something about it is helping.
- What is the big idea in this video, in your own words?
- Who does this help, and how?
- What is one thing you could do about it this week?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: American Sign Language, interpreter, sign, deaf, communicate.
Try it: Finish this sentence in writing or a drawing: “One way I can help is …”