| Background |
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| The Maritime
Association of Professional Sign Language Interpreters (MAPSLI)
was incorporated in May 1992. 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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| MAPSLI's
visual language interpreters work in a variety of situations
where Deaf and hearing people wish to communicate, such as doctor
appointments, meetings, workshops, and schools. Individuals
who are currently providing visual language interpreting services
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. As such MAPSLI
interpreters value the Code of Ethics laid out by our national
organization, Association of Visual Language Interpreters
of Canada (AVLIC):
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Professional accountability: |
Accepting
responsibility for professional decisions and actions. |
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Professional competence: |
Committing
to provide quality professional service throughout
one's practice. |
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Non-discrimination: |
Approaching
professional service with respect and cultural sensitivity. |
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Integrity in professional relationships: |
Dealing
honestly and fairly with consumers and colleagues.
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Integrity in business practices: |
Dealing
honestly and ethically in all business practices. |
(For a
complete description of the values underlying the Code of
Ethics & Guidelines for Professional Conduct of Interpreters,
refer to AVLIC's
website.) |
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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
objectives include: |
- To
promote the professional development, knowledge, and skills
of sign language interpreters
- To
promote public awareness regarding the role of interpreters
- To
promote high ethical standards in the field of interpreting
- To
promote and support the Code of Ethics and Guidelines for
Professional Conduct as outlined by Association
of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC)
- To
foster mutually supportive interaction between interpreters
and consumers, both Deaf and hearing
- To
support and network with other interpreter associations
with similar goals and objectives
- To
support the goals and directions of AVLIC
- To
raise money to support the above objectives.
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| Contact
Information |
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| Mail: |
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P.O.
Box 2625
Halifax, NS
B3J 3P7 |
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| Becoming
a Member |
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| MAPSLI
continues to grow with interpreters and associations supporting
our aims. (click
here for more details) |
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| Requesting
Interpreter Services |
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| 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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| Current
Board of Directors |
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| MAPSLI's
Board of Directors can be contacted through email (click
here for listing). |
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| Website |
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| Concerns
about the website can be directed to interpreter@mapsli.ca. |
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