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"Kenyan Sign Language Interpreter Training a Decade on (2009–2019): The Highs and Lows" | Chapter summary in Kenyan Sign Language.
Chapter authors: Jefwa G. Mweri, Leonida T. Kaula, and Washington Akaranga
From “International Perspectives on Sign Language Translator and Interpreter Education”
Edited by Jemina Napier, Stacey Webb, and Robert Adam
Published by Gallaudet University Press
**This video may not be repurposed or incorporated into other works in any way without the express written consent of the signer and the chapter authors.**
Visual description: A woman wearing a white blouse and glasses stands in front of a reddish brown fabric background with a checked design. The upper right screen has a blue and white logo that reads Kenyan Sign Language Research Project.
Transcript:
My name is Leonida Tausi Kaula. I am one of the co-authors of this chapter together with Dr. Jefwa Mweri and Washington Akaranga. Over the past decade, the landscape of Kenyan Sign Language interpretation has undergone a remarkable transformation. Let's take a closer look at this journey from 2009-2019.
This video serves as a summary of the entitled, "Kenyan Sign Language Interpreter Education a Decade on (2009-2019): The Highs and Lows." The chapter is a significant contribution to the book entitled, "International Perspectives on Sign Language Translator and Interpreter Education," Second Edition, to be published by Gallaudet University Press. Key points covered in the chapter include: sign language interpreter education in Kenya, contextualization of translation and interpreting in Kenya, professionalization of sign language interpreting in Kenya, legislation supporting the growth of KSL interpreting on television, growth of interpreting in tertiary institutions, sign language interpreter education landscapes in Kenya, institutions offering KSL training in Kenya, and the road ahead.
From its humble beginnings, Kenyan Sign Language has grown into a vital means of communication for the Deaf community, and KSL interpretation has grown with it. Despite the obstacles noted in this chapter, progress has been made. Significant milestones such as the promulgation of the Kenyan Constitution in 2010 and the amended Disability Act in 2015 have played a crucial role in advancing the rights of the Deaf community, including their rights to interpretation. Today, the demand for KSL interpreters is greater than ever before. But as we forge ahead, we must not forget the lessons of the past.
Find out more at https://gupress.gallaudet.edu/internationalperspectives
"Kenyan Sign Language Interpreter Training a Decade on (2009–2019): The Highs and Lows" | Chapter summary in Kenyan Sign Language.
Chapter authors: Jefwa G. Mweri, Leonida T. Kaula, and Washington Akaranga
From “International Perspectives on Sign Language Translator and Interpreter Education”
Edited by Jemina Napier, Stacey Webb, and Robert Adam
Published by Gallaudet University Press
**This video may not be repurposed or incorporated into other works in any way without the express written consent of the signer and the chapter authors.**
Visual description: A woman wearing a white blouse and glasses stands in front of a reddish brown fabric background with a checked design. The upper right screen has a blue and white logo that reads Kenyan Sign Language Research Project.
Transcript:
My name is Leonida Tausi Kaula. I am one of the co-authors of this chapter together with Dr. Jefwa Mweri and Washington Akaranga. Over the past decade, the landscape of Kenyan Sign Language interpretation has undergone a remarkable transformation. Let's take a closer look at this journey from 2009-2019.
This video serves as a summary of the entitled, "Kenyan Sign Language Interpreter Education a Decade on (2009-2019): The Highs and Lows." The chapter is a significant contribution to the book entitled, "International Perspectives on Sign Language Translator and Interpreter Education," Second Edition, to be published by Gallaudet University Press. Key points covered in the chapter include: sign language interpreter education in Kenya, contextualization of translation and interpreting in Kenya, professionalization of sign language interpreting in Kenya, legislation supporting the growth of KSL interpreting on television, growth of interpreting in tertiary institutions, sign language interpreter education landscapes in Kenya, institutions offering KSL training in Kenya, and the road ahead.
From its humble beginnings, Kenyan Sign Language has grown into a vital means of communication for the Deaf community, and KSL interpretation has grown with it. Despite the obstacles noted in this chapter, progress has been made. Significant milestones such as the promulgation of the Kenyan Constitution in 2010 and the amended Disability Act in 2015 have played a crucial role in advancing the rights of the Deaf community, including their rights to interpretation. Today, the demand for KSL interpreters is greater than ever before. But as we forge ahead, we must not forget the lessons of the past.
