Share the purpose of the meeting
Explain what the meeting is for, who will attend and whether it is a one-to-one conversation, interview, team meeting, training session or presentation.
Provide documents early
Agendas, slides, technical terms, names and background documents help interpreters prepare. Send relevant material as early as reasonably possible.
Online, hybrid or in person
State the format clearly. For hybrid meetings, explain which platform is being used, where the Deaf participant will be and how the interpreter will be seen on screen.
Access to Work
Some workplace interpreting can be supported through Access to Work. Funding arrangements and booking responsibility should be confirmed before the assignment.
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