Friday, May 28, 2010

Interpreter Dies from Fall

Sign language interpreter Tina Riner died May 13, six days after falling from a horse. The 38year old interpreter for hospitals and in legal situations in the Dade City, Florida area. Riner deterimined to become an interpreter in the 4th grade when she saw a sign language interpreter for the first time. After attending Stetson University, Riner went to Gallaudet University where she became certified in sign language. A memorial reception will be held at in her hometown of Naples on June 16th.