Hi! Finally got this figured out. Sorry Ladies, not so tech savy over here. So Tenent 2 right? Here it is; basicly this means that we should behave as profesionals and view interpreting as a profesion. That means we need to be skilled and able to provide services in a variety of communication modes and settings. We need to stay current on new trends in the profession and in the Deaf community. We also have the old COE line in here of don't advise your clients, don't discriminate, and provide referals if others are needed to do the job right. I think the most important part of this tenent is that we need to know our stuff and be ready for anything which also means always working on that old ELK!

2.0 PROFESSIONALISM
Tenet: Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting
situation.
Guiding Principle: Interpreters are expected to stay abreast of evolving language use and trends in
the profession of interpreting as well as in the American Deaf community.
Interpreters accept assignments using discretion with regard to skill, communication mode, setting, and
consumer needs. Interpreters possess knowledge of American Deaf culture and deafness-related resources.
Illustrative Behavior - Interpreters:
2.1 Provide service delivery regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability,
sexual orientation, or any other factor.
2.2 Assess consumer needs and the interpreting situation before and during the assignment and
make adjustments as needed.
2.3 Render the message faithfully by conveying the content and spirit of what is being communicated,
using language most readily understood by consumers, and correcting errors discreetly
and expeditiously.
2.4 Request support (e.g., certified deaf interpreters, team members, language facilitators) when
needed to fully convey the message or to address exceptional communication challenges (e.g.
cognitive disabilities, foreign sign language, emerging language ability, or lack of formal
instruction or language).
2.5 Refrain from providing counsel, advice, or personal opinions.
2.6 Judiciously provide information or referral regarding available interpreting or community
resources without infringing upon consumers’ rights.