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Our Founder

Stacy Lawrence

Stacy Lawrence brings over twenty years of experience in the field of interpreting. During the course of her extensive interpreting career, her portfolio includes interpreting for national and international personalities, respected authors, and political, social, civic and religious leaders. Mrs. Lawrence’s educational background is in Social Work and is often called upon as an expert in the field of Mental Health and Legal Interpreting. Her experience uniquely qualifies her to interpret for, coordinate for, or advise you regarding your interpreting needs. In her free time, Mrs. Lawrence is a dedicated wife and mother of three children. She is an active member of and interprets for Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola. Every interpreter working through this practice has been personally vetted by Mrs. Lawrence. Each interpreter has proven to possess the professionalism and linguistic skill required to represent Connect Interpreting.

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FActs

  • Certificate of Interpretation
  • Certificate of Transliteration
  • Certified Legal Interpreter, SC:L- (knowledge)
  • Certified Mental Health Interpreter
  • National Association of the Deaf- Level IV
  • Educational Interpreter Evaluation-Level 3

CODE OF ETHICS

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Connect Sign language Interpreters. requires that all interpreters abide by the Professional Code of Conduct.

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) uphold high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct for interpreters.  Embodied in this Code of Professional Conduct (formerly known as the Code of Ethics) are seven tenets setting forth guiding principles, followed by illustrative behaviors.  The tenets of this Code of Professional Conduct are to be viewed holistically and as a guide to professional behavior.

TENETS

• One

Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.

• Two

Interpreters posses the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.

• Three

Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation.

• Four

Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.

• Five

Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns, and students of the profession.

• Six

Interpreters maintain ethical business practices..

• Seven

Interpreters engage in professional development.