Week 16 What do you need to do VRI interpreting at home?

Alyson Boote, a sign language interpreter staff at Microsoft, wrote A Guide to Remote Interpreting (embedded below and/or found via Linkedin) about what interpreters need to set up a room/office at their home for video remote interpreting (VRI) work. She also developed comprehensive guidelines (embedded below) for what specifications you need for the equipment. Using Boote’s resources, take note of what you do have and what you need. If your area does not have high-speed Internet, consider potential locations you could use in your area.

Check your local and state regulations for providing video remote interpreting services within your home office. Additionally, interpreting referral agencies may have specific requirements for quality assurance based on their contractual agreements with paying entities.

It might help to be aware that you may be recorded when providing VRI interpretation. If this is problematic, you may want to reconsider in accepting the job. Some assignments are recorded and archived for public viewing. Plan accordingly.

Tips

A Guide to Remote Interpreting

A Guide to Remote Interpreting for Sign Language Interpreters

Equipment specifications

Specs