Today’s tip shares some ideas on how to handle interpreting needs when you want to meet with your legislator. #tiptuesday #NADlegislativetip

VIDEO DESC & TRANSCRIPT: Kim is standing in the NAD Headquarters lobby. The NAD logo is at the upper right corner.

“LEGISLATIVE TIPS” appears in white text inside a blue border box, “WITH KIM” is a transparent text inside a small white box.

KIM: Suppose you want to sit down with a state legislator and have a conversation with them -- how will you handle your interpreting needs?

A freeze frame of Kim signing ‘interpreter’ in pixelated blue overlay and gray background. Below Kim’s hands are black text “WHAT ABOUT INTERPRETERS?” in white banner.

KIM: Not sure what to do? Well, just so you know, the state houses’ offices are responsible for providing an interpreter under the ADA. Contact the aide and tell them you need an interpreter with plenty of time in advance. They can look and research where to get an interpreter. They are responsible for hiring an interpreter. Now, suppose a legislator goes to their home base area to have coffee meetup or a town hall meeting, this is where the situation becomes more tricky because now this becomes a personal event. You can still request and encourage the state legislator to provide an interpreter. If you get some push back, you can seek for a volunteer interpreter or bring a friend who can interpret. However, don’t let that stop you from meeting your legislator!

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