In planning an all-day workshop with three DeafBlind attendees (one using tactile signing, one using tracking, and the third who is close-vision), how many interpreters are required?

In planning an all-day workshop with three DeafBlind attendees (one using tactile signing, one using tracking, and the third who is close-vision), how many interpreters are required?

• A. Four interpreters
• B. Six interpreters
• C. Eight interpreters
• D. Ten interpreters

Answer: (B)

Two interpreters are needed for each DeafBlind attendee to ensure continuous, accurate access over a full day. Having a dedicated pair allows seamless coverage: one interpreter handles the primary communication while the other provides relief, continuity, and support so there’s no gap if one person needs a break or if the day’s pace requires shifting roles. When you have three attendees with different communication needs (tactile signing, tracking, and close-vision), you apply this two-person pairing to each person: two for the tactile signer, two for the tracker, and two for the close-vision participant. That adds up to six interpreters in total. This approach helps maintain consistency, reduces fatigue, and keeps the information accessible across all modalities throughout the workshop.

Two interpreters are needed for each DeafBlind attendee to ensure continuous, accurate access over a full day. Having a dedicated pair allows seamless coverage: one interpreter handles the primary communication while the other provides relief, continuity, and support so there’s no gap if one person needs a break or if the day’s pace requires shifting roles. When you have three attendees with different communication needs (tactile signing, tracking, and close-vision), you apply this two-person pairing to each person: two for the tactile signer, two for the tracker, and two for the close-vision participant. That adds up to six interpreters in total. This approach helps maintain consistency, reduces fatigue, and keeps the information accessible across all modalities throughout the workshop.