OAR 839-006-0292: Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities by State Government: Definitions for Auxiliary Aids and Services

(1) "Qualified interpreter" means an interpreter who, via a video remote interpreting (VRI) service or an on-site appearance, is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary. Qualified interpreters include, for example, sign language interpreters, oral transliterators, and cued-language transliterators. (2) "Qualified reader" means a person who is able to read effectively, accurately, and impartially using any necessary specialized vocabulary. (3) "Video remote interpreting (VRI) service" means an interpreting service that uses video conferencing technology over dedicated lines or wireless technology offering high-speed, wide- bandwidth video connection that delivers high-quality video images.