Interpreters and intervenors bridge communication for Deaf and Deafblind individuals, helping them access essential services such as health
care—things that most of us take for granted. At George Brown, you will learn everything you need to know to work as an interpreter or intervenor
for thousands of Canadians.
The School of Deaf and Deafblind Studies offers programs that immerse you in American Sign Language English Interpreter and Intervenor training.
But it’s not just about language—you will be exposed to the unique cultural and social issues that impact members of the Deaf and
Deafblind Community.
PROGRAMS
Please click on the links below to explore each program in more detail.
American Sign Language and Deaf Studies C114
This one-year certificate program gives you intensive training in American Sign Language and English. If you are thinking about entering the
Sign Language Interpreter program, or if you want to combine American Sign Language with other careers, this program is for you.
American Sign Language – English Interpreter C110
This three-year program trains sign language interpreters. The program emphasizes skills in English, ASL translation and interpretation, and
knowledge of Deaf culture. Students take many of their classes in American Sign Language and do a substantial amount of their classwork
in our on-site language laboratory. Students also do community-based placements with working interpreters and with Deaf mentors.
Intervenor for Deafblind Persons C108
This two-year program teaches you to work with people who have seriously impaired vision and hearing (or total loss of either plus impairment
of the other). You will learn guiding, how to use assistive devices with these clients, and how to deal with the medical fragility that clients
often present. Graduates can use adapted American Sign Language, two-hand manual communication, and Braille to work with their clients in schools,
hospitals, supported residences, social service agencies and as freelance Intervenors. This program is unique in Canada.
Your education at the School of Deaf and Deafblind Studies is enriched by our faculty’s ongoing connections with the field. Field placement
experiences, in-class interactions and laboratory components will give you a true sense of this extraordinary work.
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