What action is appropriate when interpreting for a walking, talking tour guide on campus?

What action is appropriate when interpreting for a walking, talking tour guide on campus?

• A. Ask attendees to be quiet
• B. Wait until tour ends
• C. Stop the guide walking before talking
• D. Sign while walking

Answer: (C)

Stopping the guide’s walking before interpreting is the best approach because it creates a stable, clear moment for the audience to access the signed information. When you pause the guide, you can position yourself so your signs are visible to everyone, maintain eye contact with the group, and interpret at a pace that matches the spoken content. This reduces the chance of missing details and keeps everyone safely oriented in the space as the tour continues. Signing while the guide is moving makes it harder for attendees to see the signs, can cause miscommunications, and may create safety hazards with pedestrians and terrain. The other options disrupt the flow, delay access for Deaf and hard-of-hearing participants, or compromise clarity and safety.

Stopping the guide’s walking before interpreting is the best approach because it creates a stable, clear moment for the audience to access the signed information. When you pause the guide, you can position yourself so your signs are visible to everyone, maintain eye contact with the group, and interpret at a pace that matches the spoken content. This reduces the chance of missing details and keeps everyone safely oriented in the space as the tour continues. Signing while the guide is moving makes it harder for attendees to see the signs, can cause miscommunications, and may create safety hazards with pedestrians and terrain. The other options disrupt the flow, delay access for Deaf and hard-of-hearing participants, or compromise clarity and safety.