Why Do I Sometimes Need 2 Interpreters/Captionists?
The process of providing interpreting/captioning can be demanding both physically and mentally. Mentally, research has shown that the interpreter/captionist’s ability to effectively facilitate the message begins to diminish after 20 minutes. The interpreter/captionist may not even be aware that this is occurring. Physically, interpreters/captionists use repetitive motions and may face a greater risk of such injuries. We will ask you questions about your assignment to determine if you need 1 or 2 interpreters/captionists. We have been doing this for many years and have become very adept at this determination. Generally speaking, you will need 2 interpreters/captionists if the assignment will last over 2 hours. However, there may be one-hour assignments where we determine that 2 interpreters/captionists will be necessary. Conversely, there may be 3-4 hour assignments where there is significant down time and only one interpreter/captionist is needed. We reserve the right to make the final
