Interpreters’
Professional Code of Ethics
A Sign Language Interpreter Will:
1) Maintain
Confidentiality
2) Demonstrate
Ethical Business practices
a. To be
on time
b. To be
dependable
c. To
dress appropriately
d. To be
discrete
e. To be
honest
f. To be
environmentally – friendly
g. To
charge reasonable fees
h. To
declare and avoid conflicts of interest
3) Convey
the spirit and intent of the message
a. To
meet the consumers linguistic needs
4) Maintain
respect for the consumer
a. To
maintain professional distance
b. To
provide advocacy and information
5) Remain
impartial
a. Do
not give personal opinion during interpreting assignment
6) Continue
Professional Development
7) Conform
to the Code of Ethics
DRAFT
#1
September
3, 2006
Sign Language Interpreting Workshop, Machakos
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