| Background |
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| The Maritime
Association of Professional Sign Language Interpreters (MAPSLI)
was incorporated in May 1992. |
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| MAPSLI
is the Nova Scotia chapter of the Association of Visual Language
Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC) only professional association
and certifying body representing visual language interpreters
in Canada. |
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| Interpreters
who are members of MAPSLI work in a variety of settings where
Deaf and hearing people wish to communicate, such as medical
appointments, meetings, workshops, and schools. Individuals
who meet the membership criteria or who are enrolled in an interpreter
education program are welcome to join the association. |
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| Code
of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct |
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| Interpreters
of MAPSLI maintain high standards of professional conduct in
their capacity and identity as interpreters. |
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| As such
MAPSLI interpreters value the Code of Ethics laid out by our
national organization, Association of Visual Language Interpreters
of Canada (AVLIC): |
- Professional
accountability: Accepting responsibility for professional
decisions and actions.
- Professional
competence: Committing to provide quality professional
service throughout one's practice.
- Non-discrimination:
Approaching professional service with respect and cultural
sensitivity.
- Integrity
in professional relationships: Dealing honestly
and fairly with consumers and colleagues.
- Integrity
in business practices: Dealing honestly and ethically
in all business practices.
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| (Refer
to www.avlic.ca
for a complete description of AVLIC's Code of Ethics & Guidelines
for Professional Conduct of Interpreters) |
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| MAPSLI
Documents |
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| Documents
and forms are available here for download in pdf format: |
- MAPSLI's
Bylaws
(revised 2007)
- Membership
Consent Form
- Directory
of Active Members Consent Form
- Cheque
Requisition Form
- Fundraising
Event Form
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| Objectives |
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| MAPSLI’s
strives to: |
- Promote
the professional development, knowledge, and skills of sign
language interpreters
- Promote
public awareness regarding the role of interpreters
- Promote
high ethical standards in the field of interpreting
- Promote
and support the Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional
Conduct as outlined by the Association
of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC)
- Foster
mutually supportive interaction between interpreters and
consumers, both Deaf and hearing
- Support
and network with other interpreter associations with similar
goals and objectives
- Support
the goals and directions of AVLIC
- Raise
money to support the above objectives.
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| Contact
Information |
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| Correspondence |
| P.O. Box
2625, Halifax, NS, B3J 3P7 |
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| Becoming
a Member |
| MAPSLI
continues to grow with interpreters and associations supporting
our aims. (click here for
more details about becoming a member) |
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| Requesting
Interpreter Services |
| The services
of a MAPSLI interpreter in Nova Scotia can be requested by contacting
the appropriate agency (click
here for listing) |
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| Board
of Directors |
| MAPSLI's
Board of Directors can be contacted through email (click
here for listing) |
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| Website |
| Inquiries
can be directed to contactus@mapsli.ca. |
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