THE USE OF TRANSLATORS INTERPRETERS IN REHABILITATION

A marked change which faces the rehabilitation profession is the exten sion of services to individuals who are not fluent in English. Thus, t he services of interpreters/translators are necessary. This article, w hich is based upon a review of rehabilitation literature and the autho rs' experience in bilingual practice, advocates the use of trained and supervised interpreters/translators in order to provide ethical and s uccessful services. Problems and cautions in the use of translators ar e outlined as well as recommendations to assist the rehabilitation wor ker in the use of translators/interpreters.