In this course, we shall cover the following:

Definition of terms and concepts:  tactile, sign language, interpretation, etc; The deaf/deaf blind and their communication; Types of sign language Interpretation: relay, simultaneous and consecutive; Information processing in sign language interpretation; Theories of sign language interpretation; Linguistic modifications for tactile and low vision interpreting; Communication methods and interpretation within tactile signing, visual frame signing, tactile manual alphabet, tracking and social haptic communication; environmental description; environmental conditions; guiding techniques; role of tactile sign language interpreter, support service provider, guide interpreter and intervener; tactile  sign language interpretation ethics; practical tactile Kenyan sign language interpretation in various domains.