> Just a reminder and a request for a minute or two of your time today
> or tomorrow:
In addition to reading things through, I've suggested and would like
to encourage each of you to do the same, regarding Standard II.3.6
(line 382 on the Principles for Professional Ethics) have the word
"licensed" added so that we can reflect the growing professionalism
and licensure requirements for sign language interpreters.

Thanks for your consideration of submitting this suggestion.

Steven


Steven Hardy-Braz
hardybraz@...
www.psychologyanddeafpeople.com


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