The Washington Interpreters Declaration (DID) is an ethical code established by the American Translators Association (ATA) for the professional practice of interpreting. The DID outline the responsibilities of interpreters to their clients and to their profession, as well as their commitment to providing quality, ethical, and accurate services. The DID consist of five principles: Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, Confidentiality, and Quality. The DID is applicable to all interpreting services, including spoken language, sign language, video remote interpreting, and written document translation. It is especially important for interpreters to adhere to the DID when providing services in courtrooms, medical settings, or other legal settings. The ATA also has a "Code of Professional Conduct" which is an additional set of standards that interpreters must meet in order to be certified as a professional interpreter. The Code of Professional Conduct outlines the professional responsibilities of interpreters, such as providing accurate and ethical services, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to the standards of the DID.
The Washington Interpreters Declaration (DID) is an ethical code established by the American Translators Association (ATA) for the professional practice of interpreting. The DID outline the responsibilities of interpreters to their clients and to their profession, as well as their commitment to providing quality, ethical, and accurate services. The DID consist of five principles: Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, Confidentiality, and Quality. The DID is applicable to all interpreting services, including spoken language, sign language, video remote interpreting, and written document translation. It is especially important for interpreters to adhere to the DID when providing services in courtrooms, medical settings, or other legal settings. The ATA also has a "Code of Professional Conduct" which is an additional set of standards that interpreters must meet in order to be certified as a professional interpreter. The Code of Professional Conduct outlines the professional responsibilities of interpreters, such as providing accurate and ethical services, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to the standards of the DID.
