A qualified interpreter is one who can, both receptively and expressively, interpret accurately, effectively, and impartially, using any necessary specialized vocabulary.

Cued language transliteration converts one language from the spoken mode of communication to the cued mode, making all phonemes of that language uniquely visible on the hands and mouth. Additionally, transliterators provide visual access to environmental sounds.

A Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) is a specialist who provides interpreting, translation, and transliteration services in American Sign Language and other visual and tactual communication forms used by individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and Deaf-Blind.  In addition to having formal interpreting training, most of the time, the very first language of CDI's is American Sign Language and they were raised in a rich culturally and linguistic environment.   

ASL Connections 

Interveners provide consistent one-to-one support to help students with deafblindness gain access to information and communication and facilitate the development of their social and emotional well-being. In educational environments, they are typically paraeducators who work under the direction of the classroom teacher.

National Center on Deafblindness 

Educational audiologists deliver a full spectrum of hearing services to all children, particularly those in educational settings. Audiologists are trained to diagnose, manage and treat hearing and balance problems. Educational audiologists are members of the school multidisciplinary team who facilitate listening, learning and communication access via specialized assessments; monitor personal hearing instruments; recommend, fit and manage hearing assistance technology (HAT); provide and recommend support services and resources; and advocate on behalf of students.

Educational Audiology Association 

Speech-language pathologists (SLP) assess and treat people who have speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They also treat clients who have problems swallowing. A speech-language pathologist (SLP) in a school helps students with speech and language disorders and works to ensure they can succeed in school. SLPs work with students individually or in small groups, and may also collaborate with teachers in the classroom.

👍 Ideally when working with a student in who has a hearing difference, the SLP would have knowledge of sign language and alternative communication. 

Work with students, depending on the students educational needs. 

Note: Typically if it's a needed support and the student uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate then you would have an Ed. Tech fluent in ASL.