What is the Ally model of interpreting?

What is the Ally model of interpreting?

• A. Decisions are based on the interpreter's personal preferences
• B. Decisions regarding interpreting are made within the social and political culture surrounding deaf and hard of hearing adults
• C. Decisions are made by hearing peers
• D. Decisions are determined by written policy only

Answer: (B)

In the Ally model, interpreters position themselves as allies within the Deaf community. They make interpreting decisions by considering the social and political context surrounding Deaf and hard of hearing adults, including Deaf culture, power dynamics, and community norms. This approach centers consumer needs and collaborative decision‑making, rather than letting the interpreter’s personal preferences, hearing peers, or policy alone drive what happens in interpretation. So decisions reflect the surrounding culture and the lived realities of Deaf and hard of hearing people.

In the Ally model, interpreters position themselves as allies within the Deaf community. They make interpreting decisions by considering the social and political context surrounding Deaf and hard of hearing adults, including Deaf culture, power dynamics, and community norms. This approach centers consumer needs and collaborative decision‑making, rather than letting the interpreter’s personal preferences, hearing peers, or policy alone drive what happens in interpretation. So decisions reflect the surrounding culture and the lived realities of Deaf and hard of hearing people.