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What is one major factor that led to the professionalization of signed language interpreting in the United States?

What was a key outcome for participants after reaching the synthesis stage of bicultural identity development?

What did the study find about attitudes towards Deaf people among hearing individuals?

What does the term ‘professional autonomy’ refer to in the context of communications assistants (CAs) working in VRS?

What is the impact of technology on the interpreting profession according to the text?

What did the participants identify as a common initial assumption about Deaf people before learning ASL?

What did the participants suggest as a significant factor that may impede the formation of a bicultural identity?

What is the primary focus of the professionalization process in interpreting as outlined in the text?

What do the authors suggest is a common misconception about the work of Deaf Interpreters (DIs) in legal settings?

What is the significance of the term ‘functional equivalency’ in relation to VRS?