Download Schedule of 6/16
Wednesday, June 14th
“Student: Student Conference Registration”
(11:00 AM – 01:00 PM) – 2nd Floor
“Student: Student SIG Welcome”
Lauri Metcalf (12:00 PM – 01:00 PM) – Regency East 1, 2, 3
Speakers: Lauri Metcalf
“Student: Practice or Performance”
Lauri Metcalf (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency East 3
Speakers: Lauri Metcalf
“Student: Trilingual Interpreting: What Does it Take to Be One?”
Ruth de Jesus (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency West 4
This workshop is aimed for students or basic certified interpreters who are seeking information on how to become a trilingual interpreter. In this workshop we will discuss what a trilingual interpreter does, what settings they are used in, what are the challenges, and how to get certified.
Speakers: Ruth de Jesus
Speakers: Ruth de Jesus
“Student: I’m Graduating… Now What?”
Michelle Theiss and Todd Agan (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency West 5
Congratulations! You are, or soon will be, a graduate of an ITP, and you want to start looking for work. But being successful is as much about knowing how present yourself as a professional as much as it is having the interpreting know-how. Whether it’s how to sign up with agencies, or recognizing financial limitations of starting your practice as a new interpreter, there’s more to “making it” than a degree and a certification. Professional communication, honest, skill self-analysis, and knowing how to find that “in”can mean the difference between a good interpreter and a great one.
Speakers: Michelle Theiss Todd Agan
Speakers: Michelle Theiss Todd Agan
“Student: Introduction to Oral Interpreting: Enhancing Your Transliterating Skills”
Margaret (Peggy) Austin and Sabrina Dannheim (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency West 6
Have you been asked to Oral interpret? Nearly every interpreter has heard, “just put everything on your mouth and you will be fine!” This workshop will provide a better understanding of why “just putting everything on your mouth” is NOT enough. We will provide the methodology of oral interpreting, along with how and when it is used. Our goal is for you to have a better understanding of who uses speechreading and how oral interpreting requires special support techniques to be used while providing this verbatim interpretation. As an interpreter, you will see how these techniques will help improve your transliteration skills.
Speakers: Margaret (Peggy) Austin Sabrina Dannheim
Speakers: Margaret (Peggy) Austin Sabrina Dannheim
“Regular Conference Registration”
(03:00 PM – 09:00 PM) – 2nd Floor
“Exhibit/Silent Auction/Penny Wars Set-Up”
(03:30 PM – 09:00 PM) – Rio Grande Ballroom
“SIG: Student”
(04:00 PM – 05:00 PM) – Regency East 1, 2, 3
“SIG: Interpreter Educator”
(04:00 PM – 05:00 PM) – Regency West 4
Interpreter Educators will discuss topics of interest
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LD8JGPD
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP39007BHMJ
BEI CEU Number: 2017286G.
“TSID Board Meeting”
(05:00 PM – 06:30 PM) – Guadalupe
“Student Talent Show Program”
(07:00 PM – 09:00 PM) – San Antonio College
Thursday, June 15th
“Registration”
(07:00 AM – 06:00 PM) – 2nd floor
“Exhibits/Silent Auction”
(08:00 AM – 06:00 PM) – Rio Grande Ballroom
“Ethics, Schmethics, Just do the Right Thing Part 1”
James Virgilio (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency East 1
Interpreters have to make many decisions in a day, some easy and some difficult. We want to make good choices, and we want to be true to our ethics, personal and professional. The Code of Professional Conduct (CPC) guides interpreters through the process of making decisions that are ethical and defensible. In this workshop we will talk about what is ethical and unethical behavior. We will practice using the CPC to make some decisions of our own and to evaluate decisions other interpreters made.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XYJLCZV
Speakers: James Virgilio
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38194YKTB
BEI CEU Number: 2017233E.
“Roles, Conflicts & Disclosures: Research Discussion”
Sonja Smith (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency East 2
Interpreting in the legal setting is a complex task in which multifaceted factors such as the setting, individuals involved, roles of those participating individuals, expanded ethical considerations, and the language of the legal system require specialization from the interpreter practitioner (Berk-Seligson, 2002; Mathers, 2007; Russell, 2000; Simon, 1993). During this workshop, we will discuss the demographics of the practitioners, including education, training, and background, as well as explore inconsistencies in the way best practices are applied in daily practice, specifically conflicts and disclosures, interpreter roles, and the definition of legal interpreting. The results if this study provide a glimpse of the legal interpreting specialization as it currently stands and potential implications for future practice and study. (Part 1 of 2: Each can be attended independently).
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XY66VTK
Speakers: Sonja Smith
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38195MFPK
BEI CEU Number: 2017234C.
“Student: The Road to Professionalism: A Short Story”
Martin Vasquez and Norma Iris Barrera-Vasquez (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency East 3
This session will discuss a brief history of the interpreting profession and its evolution through the recent past. The presenters will also discuss the current state of the interpreting profession, as well as its prospects for the near future. Students will gain a clear understanding of professional behaviors, the need for certification, available options for specialization, and goals for a successful career. A brief question and answer period at the conclusion of the workshop will allow student attendees to ask questions and express concerns. Students will understand requirements for certification under the Texas HHSC BEI system. Students will understand the need for continued education and professional development.
Speakers: Martin Vasquez Norma Iris Barrera-Vasquez
Speakers: Martin Vasquez Norma Iris Barrera-Vasquez
“Student: Let’s Work on Your Intra-Lingual Skills”
Jose (Frank) Peralez, III and Laura Kowalik (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency West 4
Intra-Lingual skills are the backbone of becoming a good interpreter. Without linguistic fluency in English, interpreters will struggle with automaticity, become mentally fatigued faster and ultimately the client will suffer. This workshop will present a variety of advanced activities on topics such as primary and secondary meanings, collocations, the importance of reading to expand one’s vocabulary, compound words (some are not what they appear to be), locating the heart of a message and visual-spatial sketchpad. Join us for an eventful presentation that will have you looking at your skills in English a little differently.
Speakers: Jose (Frank) Peralez, III Laura Kowalik
Speakers: Jose (Frank) Peralez, III Laura Kowalik
“Student: Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services-What do They Really Do?”
Amanda Tuite (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency West 5
Speakers: Amanda Tuite
“Student: Improve Your GPA (Good Professional Attitude) It’s About EQ Not IQ”
Ari-Asha Castalia and Rob Balaam (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency West 6
Studies show that Emotional Intelligence (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management) carries more weight in predicting career success than IQ. Emotional Intelligence is a critical aspect of soft skills, and is tied to the often discussed and yet elusive concept of attitude. New interpreters often find managing the physical and cognitive demands of the field to be more challenging than they anticipated. Increased knowledge about your emotional intelligence enhances your ability to those manage challenges. Your ability to effectively deal with emotions is important to the success of every aspect of working in this field, from engaging with consumers, colleagues, agencies and supervisors, to continued professional and self growth. You will learn about your own emotional intelligence and increase your emotional vocabulary. We will teach you how to manage emotional hi-jacking, and to leverage mindful presence to positively influence your working environment and relationships.
Speakers: Ari-Asha Castalia Rob Balaam
Speakers: Ari-Asha Castalia Rob Balaam
“Lunch, Exhibits”
(12:00 PM – 01:00 PM) – 2nd Floor
“Ethics, Schmethics, Just do the Right Thing Part 2”
James Virgilio (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency East 1
Interpreters have to make many decisions in a day, some easy and some difficult. We want to make good choices, and we want to be true to our ethics, personal and professional. The Code of Professional Conduct (CPC) guides interpreters through the process of making decisions that are ethical and defensible. In this workshop we will talk about what is ethical and œnethical behavior. We will practice using the CPC to make some decisions of our own and to evaluate decisions other interpreters made.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X2STQ6R
Speakers: James Virgilio
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38198VWSI
BEI CEU Number: 2017236E
“Visual Language Literacy for Beginner Interpreters”
Patricia Lessard (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency East 2
Interpreters by definition, are fluent in two languages: in our case, ASL and English. The essence of English literacy is the ability to read, write and express the language. Being literate in ASL, however, also entails having capacity for visual-spatial literacy on top of the usual requirements. This presentation will discuss various aspects of visual-spatial literacy and approaches to infuse them into ASL and interpretation programs. It will offer tools and resources which instructors can incorporate easily and immediately into curriculum materials. Lastly, it will discuss how the lack of these skills impacts Deaf Consumers, making their experience in the interpreting process more laborious.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X2GFRTT
Speakers: Patricia Lessard
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38410RCRL
BEI CEU Number: 2017240I.
“Medical Interpreting Series: An Overview of Medical Interpreting Ethics for Interpreters”
Martin Vasquez (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency East 3
According to the IMIA Guide on Medical Interpreter Ethical Conduct, by Eva Hernandez-Iverson, “the practice of medical interpreting is fraught with ethical dilemmas and decision making.” Ms. Hernandez-Iverson further states that “Ethics are defined as the study of standards of conduct and moral judgment, the system or code of morals of a particular person, religion, group, or profession.” Traditionally, the ASL interpreter has based ethical decision-making solely on the Code of Professional Conduct, however in recent years, the role of the medical interpreter has been further expanded to include additional documents that aid in the decision-making process. This workshop will guide interpreters interested in the field of medical interpreting to better understand and utilize these standards in their work. Participants will review and compare a number of documents.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X2XFFH3
Speakers: Martin Vasquez
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38199HAPD
BEI CEU Number: 2017237E./M.
“Whose Role is it Anyway?”
Sonja Smith (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency West 4
Interpreting in the legal setting is one of the heaviest responsibilities an ASL/English interpreter can undertake. It is critical that interpreters working in these settings have a solid understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the legal interpreter. However, research shows that many interpreters do not or cannot identify which role is being enacted in legal settings (Smith, 2016). This workshop will explain the responsibilities of each role (proceedings, investigative, and interpreter for the counsel) and when the roles are enacted, including when roles may be collapsed and when they cannot be collapsed. This workshop will also discuss the laws and statutes that apply to the work interpreters do in the legal settings in the context of interpreter roles. This workshop is designed to benefit both novice and experienced legal interpreters.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XQT7N2L
Speakers: Sonja Smith
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38439CMNY
BEI CEU Number: 2017256C.
“Pasito a Pasito, Yo Me Capacito”
Edwin Cancel Rios (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency West 5
Language nuances of speakers of Spanish and English and users of ASL in the United States are important for the trilingual interpreter to understand. This workshop addresses the various language considerations that a trilingual interpreter must incorporate in order to render an effective interpretation. It looks at two factors: Register and Idiomatic Expressions. The workshop will focus specifically on rendering the message from ASL to Spanish and from English to Spanish.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X2ZCD7Z
Speakers: Edwin Cancel Rios
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38411HMAA
BEI CEU Number: 2017238T.
“Supporting Professional Longevity: Preventing Burnout Through Enhancing Resiliency”
Ari-Asha Castalia and Rob Balaam (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency West 6
Seasoned interpreters are essential to the field. This workshop creates a platform for those who have a wealth of life and work experiences to reflect on and appreciate the values that brought them to the field so they can continue as robust resources for those with whom they work. Spend some time with colleagues examining what brought you to interpreting, and reconnect with the values that encouraged your early development as a professional interpreter. Using art coaching tools and techniques, re-engage and reenergize your and reenergize your commitment to those original values and to the relationships that make good work happen. You will leave this workshop with a Roadmap to Resilience containing concrete professional development goals and a self-care plan.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XC7Q7HP
Speakers: Ari-Asha Castalia Rob Balaam
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38413NXSR
BEI CEU Number: 2017239I.
“SIG: Oral Interpreters and Transliterators”
SIG Chair (04:00 PM – 05:00 PM) – Regency East 1
Oral Interpreters and Transliterators will discuss topics of interest.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XC2TWBL
Speakers: SIG Chair
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38423MNJK
BEI CEU Number: 2017241G.
“SIG: Deaf Parented Interpreters”
SIG Chair (04:00 PM – 05:00 PM) – Regency East 2
Interpreters with Deaf Parents will discuss topics of interest.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XCJB85M
Speakers: SIG Chair
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38424JEBV
BEI CEU Number: 2017242G.
“SIG: Multicultural”
SIG Chair (04:00 PM – 05:00 PM) – Regency East 3
Interpreters from diverse backgrounds will discuss topics of interest.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XCRZC6B
Speakers: SIG Chair
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38425XTHR
BEI CEU Number: 2017243G.
“SIG: Contract Interpreters”
SIG Chair (04:00 PM – 05:00 PM) – Regency West 4
Contract Interpreters will discuss topics of interest.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XCNW3ZW
Speakers: SIG Chair
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38426MJPU
BEI CEU Number: 2017244G.
“President’s Reception”
Emma Faye Rudkin and Shawn Whitley (06:00 PM – 08:00 PM) – Regency Ballroom
Emma Fay Rudkin will talk about losing her hearing at the age of three, her battles as a deaf child in the hearing world, changes in her life, the shift in her life,and now, as a deaf adult, an overcomer, and the crown.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XCH3CSQ
Speakers: Emma Faye Rudkin Shawn Whitley
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38427PMBK
BEI CEU Number: 2017245I.
“SIG: Legal/Court Interpreters”
SIG Chair (08:00 PM – 09:00 PM) – Regency East 1
Legal/Court Interpreters will discuss topics of interest.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XCZMHMS
Speakers: SIG Chair
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38428SAJH
BEI CEU Number: 2017246G.
“SIG: Professional Deaf Interpreters”
SIG Chair (08:00 PM – 09:00 PM) – Regency East 2
Professional Deaf Interpreters will discuss topics of interest.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XJK5ZKJ
Speakers: SIG Chair
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38429RJIN
BEI CEU Number: 2017247G.
“SIG: Interpreter Coordinator Interpreters”
SIG Chair (08:00 PM – 09:00 PM) – Regency East 3
Interpreter Coordinators will discuss topics of interest.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XJ9XXXG
Speakers: SIG Chair
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38430FINJ
BEI CEU Number: 2017248G.
Friday, June 16th
“Registration”
(07:00 AM – 06:00 PM) –
“SIG: Religious Interpreters”
SIG Chair (08:00 AM – 09:00 AM) – Regency East 1
Religious Interpreters will discuss topics of interest.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XJCXWCM
Speakers: SIG Chair
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38431RCIQ
BEI CEU Number: 2017249G.
“SIG: Trilingual Interpreters”
SIG Chair (08:00 AM – 09:00 AM) – Regency East 2
Trilingual Interpreters will discuss topics of interest.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XJTJWT3
Speakers: SIG Chair
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38432PIVW
BEI CEU Number: 2017250G.
“Exhibits/Silent Auction/Penny Wars”
(08:00 AM – 06:00 PM) – Rio Grande Ballroom
“Infection Control and Industrial Safety for Medical Interpreters”
Whitney Gissell (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency East 1
Most ASL interpreters think of themselves as language workers rather than as health workers. But any interpreter who walks into a healthcare environment and stands between the patient and the provider is a health worker. He or she needs to be fully aware of and compliant with the norms and protocols of health care.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XRYJK9S
Speakers: Whitney Gissell
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38479OJSW
BEI CEU Number: 2017273M.
“No Bones About It – The Skeletal System Idioms – It’s a Conceptual Thing”
Caren Stringer and Jim Lawrence (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency East 2
Ever find yourself in the middle of interpreting a medical concept, visualizing how you will express that concept and then you realize that your vision is not as detailed as you need? In this training, we will dissect the skeletal system in order to empower you to effectively complete your interpretation.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XQNHRTV
Speakers: Caren Stringer Jim Lawrence
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38440ETOP
BEI CEU Number: 2017253M.
“Investigating evidence of Ethical Fitness Part 1”
Paula Gajewski-Mickelson (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency East 3
Interpreters must make countless decisions on any given work day. These decisions have a direct impact, both positive and negative, on the people with whom we work “ both Deaf and non-deaf. While challenging, not all of these decisions are ethical. Rushworth Kidder (1995) offers the concept of ethical fitness as a framework to help us understand our decisions when faced with ethical dilemmas and the need to make tough choices. In our time together, we will investigate this concept of ethical fitness, and all of its parts, in terms of our work as interpreters. In an environment of collegiality and mutual respect, we will identify the various parts of an interpreters’ ethical fitness, dig more deeply into some of those areas, and engage in discussion that will lead us to a deeper understanding about ourselves as ethically fit interpreters.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XQPYM2S
Speakers: Paula Gajewski-Mickelson
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38441RBPP
BEI CEU Number: 2017252E.
PDF Link: PDF Part 1
“Visual Language Literacy for Advanced Interpreters”
Patricia Lessard (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency West 4
Interpreters by definition, are fluent in two languages: in our case, ASL and English. The essence of English literacy is the ability to read, write and express the language. Being literate in ASL, however, also entails having capacity for visual-spatial literacy on top of the usual requirements. This presentation will discuss various aspects of visual-spatial literacy and approaches to infuse them into ASL and interpretation programs. It will offer tools and resources which instructors can incorporate easily and immediately incorporate into curricular materials. Lastly, it will discuss how the lack of these skills impacts Deaf consumers, making their experience in the interpreting process more laborious.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XWKL6G6
Speakers: Patricia Lessard
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38442CWD
BEI CEU Number: 2017255I.
“Trilingual Interpreting: Hands On! Part 1”
Ruth de Jesus (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency West 5
Spanish Heritage speakers are bilinguals who have grown up in Spanish-speaking environments in the United States, having varying degrees of language fluency. This unique group has oral proficiency but may have little or no formal Spanish training. Heritage learners often face difficulties between Spanish oral proficiency and English intellectual and academic proficiency.
Spanish Native speakers are persons whose primary academic and extensive schooling took place in Spanish-speaking countries. This group has acquired extensive Spanish oral and academic proficiency, but after immigrating to the United States may have some difficulties with English proficiency.
This is a comparative discussion between English and Spanish.
The Presenter will identify issues that are historically problematic for English/Spanish bilingual speakers. The Presenter will discuss various resources to help participants provide interpreting services in their communities. Participants will be helped to develop intra-lingual strategies through the discussion. Participants will leave the session understanding the similarities and differences between the two languages.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XWVZYYC
Speakers: Ruth de Jesus
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38443PTBH
BEI CEU Number: 2017254T.
“Interpreting with Deaf Professionals Part 1”
Sarah Brown (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency West 6
As more and more Deaf people take high level, professional positions within corporations, businesses, and high tech industries, ASL interpreters must be prepared to enter those arenas with skill, confidence that comes with preparation, and ethical behavior appropriate to the setting. Along with corporate/business interpreting has come video remote interpreting opportunities. VRI logistics and best practices are included in this six hour workshop.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XWYGM3G
Speakers: Sarah Brown
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38444TFDC
BEI CEU Number: 2017251I.
“Lunch, Exhibits”
(12:00 PM – 01:00 PM) – 2nd Floor
“CDI’s-How to Request and Work with CDI’s: The Why and How of CDI Work”
Joseph Featherstone (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency East 2
Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI) are becoming more involved with interpreting work, and we find many interpreters lacking the knowledge or basic skills for CHI (Certified Hearing Interpreter) on how to work with a CDI. This workshop will cover the basics of working with a CDI and will cover the main events of an interpreting job between CHI and CDI. The workshop will cover the initial introduction to the clients at a job, the seating/standing arrangements for everyone involved, how to feed each other, and some other tips on how to work with each other. This workshop will also dispel some myths of working with CDIs.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XWTYBSD
Speakers: Joseph Featherstone
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38446CSBP
BEI CEU Number: 2017257I.
“Ethics Justification vs Validation: Better Business Practices Part 1”
Bonnie Faye Gibson-Brydon (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency East 3
Is it easy to disregard our tenets? Why? May we take an honest look at our own thoughts and values? Let’s pause and reflect. In every aspect of our work, we justify our behavior and validate our expertise. Does our Self-talk justify less than professional behavior? Remember when the assignment was Ethical Awareness & Integrity in practice elevates our reputation among our colleagues, especially the longer we are in the field. Our name precedes us! We are NOT an island, free from exposure. In our transparent society our actions reflect ethical standards explicitly through our interpreting, and implicitly in our appearance and attitude. How earnest are you in understanding the CPC tenets? Knowing the basics of our CPC brings power to your decisions. What work product decision feels safe to you? What educated changes can you make? Together, we will work with each of the CPC tenets, discuss shared experiences, and learn new Reflective Decision Making Skills.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XWFWLQW
Speakers: Bonnie Faye Gibson-Brydon
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38465AJKN
BEI CEU Number: 2017258E.
PPT Link: PPT Part 1
“Making More Sense: Interpreting Psychological Assessments”
Steve Hardy-Braz (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency West 4
This workshop covers many issues that arise when interpreting psychological assessments. Due to the nature of the assignment and purpose of assessments, conflicts frequently arise. This interactive workshop shall cover issues of confidentiality, code of ethics, vocabulary, rapport, and transference for interpreters. Practical examples, case studies, and lessons shall demonstrate numerous simple, proven, and effective techniques to enhance the interpretation of various psychological assessments. By understanding the nature of the test instruments used, conflicts inherent in various standardized tests, the goals of common psychological questions and language acceptable accommodations and modifications, and respectful ways to advocate for better sessions, the experience for the consumer, interpreter, and psychologist can be improved. Attendees will benefit from examples of cases, test items, procedures, and materials by the presenter, a former interpreter and current school psychologist who works with D/HH students as well as consults to most of the world’s psychological test developers.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XWHYQPP
Speakers: Steve Hardy-Braz
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38466FSRN
BEI CEU Number: 2017260I.
“Trilingual Interpreting: Hands On! Part 2”
Ruth de Jesus (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency West 5
Spanish Heritage speakers are bilinguals who have grown up in Spanish-speaking environments in the United States, having varying degrees of language fluency. This unique group has oral proficiency but may have little or no formal Spanish training. Heritage learners often face difficulties between Spanish oral proficiency and English intellectual and academic proficiency.
Spanish Native speakers are persons whose primary academic and extensive schooling took place in Spanish-speaking countries. This group has acquired extensive Spanish oral and academic proficiency, but after immigrating to the United States may have some difficulties with English proficiency.
This is a comparative discussion between English and Spanish.
The Presenter will identify issues that are historically problematic for English/Spanish bilingual speakers. The Presenter will discuss various resources to help participants provide interpreting services in their communities. Participants will be helped to develop intra-lingual strategies through the discussion. Participants will leave the session understanding the similarities and differences between the two languages.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XW6CTH5
Speakers: Ruth de Jesus
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38482JWWB
BEI CEU Number: 2017276T.
“Interpreting with Deaf Professionals Part 2”
Sarah Brown (01:00 PM – 04:00 PM) – Regency West 6
As more and more Deaf people take high level, professional positions within corporations, businesses, and high tech industries, ASL interpreters must be prepared to enter those arenas with skill, confidence that comes with preparation, and ethical behavior appropriate to the setting. Along with corporate/business interpreting has come video remote interpreting opportunities. VRI logistics and best practices are included in this six hour workshop.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XSKD858
Speakers: Sarah Brown
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38468UUGQ
BEI CEU Number: 2017259I.
“BEI Forum”
Magdalena Blanco and Lori Breslow (04:00 PM – 05:30 PM) – Regency East 1, 2, 3
This forum will provide pertinent updates relative to transformation updates from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the state of the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (ODHHS) and the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) program. Also, share exciting updates that ODHHS has engaged in to continue its pursuit to improve and expand services to its consumers.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L9FKLKF
Speakers: Magdalena Blanco Lori Breslow
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP39006JKDB
BEI CEU Number: 2017289I.
“Dinner, Exhibits”
(05:30 PM – 06:00 PM) – ?
“Bias”
Amber Farrelly (06:00 PM – 09:00 PM) – Pecan (on hill country floor)
This workshop will focus on morality and biases and how both are applied to the CPC.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X28LMLP
Speakers: Amber Farrelly
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38197LWJQ
BEI CEU Number: 2017235E.
“Medical Interpreting Series: Basic Medical Terminology for Interpreters”
Martin Vasquez and Norma Iris Barrera-Vasquez (06:00 PM – 09:00 PM) – Regency East 1
There is a growing trend nationally and on a state level to ensure that accurate interpreting and patient safety are provided to anyone seeking healthcare. Competence in all working languages needed for a medical encounter are a legitimate concern. One entity states its mission as one œfostering improved healthcare outcomes, patient safety and patient/provider communication, by elevating the standards for and quality of medical interpreting. This workshop will focus the discussion on Basic Medical Terminology and the unique role it plays in the medical interpreting encounter. A lively discussion wil assist participants to understnad how medical terms are developed.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTCDCPZ
Speakers: Martin Vasquez Norma Iris Barrera-Vasquez
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38488TAGP
BEI CEU Number: 2017284M.
“Investigating evidence of Ethical Fitness Part 2”
Paula Gajewski-Mickelson (06:00 PM – 09:00 PM) – Regency East 2
Interpreters must make countless decisions on any given work day. These decisions have a direct impact, both positive and negative, on the people with whom we work “ both Deaf and non-deaf. While challenging, not all of these decisions are ethical. Rushworth Kidder (1995) offers the concept of ethical fitness as a framework to help us understand our decisions when faced with ethical dilemmas and the need to make tough choices. In our time together, we will investigate this concept of ethical fitness, and all of its parts, in terms of our work as interpreters. In an environment of collegiality and mutual respect, we will identify the various parts of an interpreters™ ethical fitness, dig more deeply into some of those areas, and engage in discussion that will lead us to a deeper understanding about ourselves as ethically fit interpreters.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XSYLJGZ
Speakers: Paula Gajewski-Mickelson
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38470PRHV
BEI CEU Number: 2017264E.
PPT Link: PDF Part 2
“Ethics Justification vs Validation: Better Business Practices Part 2”
Bonnie Faye Gibson-Brydon (06:00 PM – 09:00 PM) – Regency East 3
Is it easy to disregard our tenets? Why? May we take an honest look at our own thoughts and values? Let’s pause and reflect. In every aspect of our work, we justify our behavior and validate our expertise. Does our Self-talk justify less than professional behavior? Remember when the assignment was Ethical Awareness & Integrity in practice elevates our reputation among our colleagues, especially the longer we are in the field. Our name precedes us! We are NOT an island, free from exposure. In our transparent society our actions reflect ethical standards explicitly through our interpreting, and implicitly in our appearance and attitude. How earnest are you in understanding the CPC tenets? Knowing the basics of our CPC brings power to your decisions. What work product decision feels safe to you? What educated changes can you make? Together, we will work with each of the CPC tenets, discuss shared experiences, and learn new Reflective Decision Making Skills.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XSJGYK5
Speakers: Bonnie Faye Gibson-Brydon
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38471DMWC
BEI CEU Number: 2017263E.
PPT Link: PPT Part 2
“Trilingual Interpreting and the Politics of Tackling Migration and Identity”
Arlene Narváez and Norma Villegas (06:00 PM – 09:00 PM) – Regency West 4
Trilingual interpreters will undoubtedly work with consumers who have migrated to the U.S. with varied educational experiences and attitudes from their home countries that may or may not shape their communication. This workshop will begin with exploring the healthcare, educational, and legal systems of Latin-American countries and the Caribbean, as well as offer a discussion on how the respective schema of the Latinx signing community affects language and communication. The workshop will then continue with an exploration of foundational knowledge of the U.S migration process and continue to touch on cultural awareness and identity and how it applies to the work of a trilingual interpreter. While this workshop is geared toward trilingual interpreters, it is open to all interpreters, as current migration systems and policies are of current and broad interest. Participants are asked to bring devices such as tablets and/or laptops for hands-on activities.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XSSZFMH
Speakers: Arlene Narváez Norma Villegas
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38472MWQQ
BEI CEU Number: 2017268T.
“Taming the Inner Critic”
Ari-Asha Castalia and Rob Balaam (06:00 PM – 09:00 PM) – Regency West 5
The inner critic or critical inner voice refers to a judgemental part inside of us that demeans, disapproves or expresses frustration with us or our actions. It is characterized by persistent negative self-talk. The inner critic helps us feel in control and manage fear and the unknown, and some believe these guilt-inducing messages will motivate change. Unfortunately, the inner critic tends to generate anxiety and shame, which lead to avoidance and keep us “stuck.” When interpreting, the voice of the inner critic can become intrusive and distract us from the work we need to do. In this workshop, participants will develop a different and more compassionate relationship with their inner critics and understand the function of these critical voices, as well as how that function goes awry. Attendees will learn three concrete techniques to address negative self-talk and develop a concrete plan to leverage self-talk.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XSMH9F6
Speakers: Ari-Asha Castalia Rob Balaam
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38473VXSN
BEI CEU Number: 2017266I.
“The Art of Platform Interpreting”
Joseph Featherstone (06:00 PM – 09:00 PM) – Regency West 6
Platform interpreting is becoming more and more common now that ASL is becoming more accepted as a language in America. The Super bowl Star Spangled Banner interpreting is an example of platform interpreting, and it ranges from conferences of sorts to religious gatherings to governmental announcements. This workshop will focus on the skills of platform interpreting for both the Hearing interpreter and the Deaf interpreter. Trenton Marsh CDI gave a workshop and he has a diagram that I will be showing, the diagram is what I call the Marsh Theory, and it is very applicable for this workshop.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XSHDLHX
Speakers: Joseph Featherstone
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38474GFO
BEI CEU Number: 2017267I.
“SIG: Educational Interpreters”
SIG Chair (09:00 PM – 10:00 PM) – Bianco
Topics of interest to Interpreters in Educational settings
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XS6ZV32
Speakers: SIG Chair
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38475QDVS
BEI CEU Number: 2017270G.
“SIG: BLeGIT”
SIG Chair (09:00 PM – 10:00 PM) – Regency West 5
Topics of interest to Interpreters in the LGBTQIA community
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XRK736B
Speakers: SIG Chair
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38476FKXK
BEI CEU Number: 2017269G.
Saturday, June 17th
“Motions and Resolutions”
(09:00 PM – 11:00 PM) – Regency West 6
“Registration”
(07:00 AM – 06:00 PM) – 2nd floor
“Exhibits (Exhibit breakdown 11-12)”
(08:00 AM – 01:00 PM) – Rio Grande Ballroom
“Silent Auction/Penny Wars (Please pick up and pay for auction items before dinner)”
(08:00 AM – 05:30 PM) – Rio Grande Ballroom
“So You Want to be a Legal Interpreter?”
Deborah Martinez and Kristen Lund (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Chula Vista
Do you want to do legal and court work but aren’t sure how to get there? This workshop will help define the scope of what is legal interpreting. Additionally, participants will be able to identify the work and training that will create a pathway to effectively work in a legal and court settings. This workshop will be a combination of lecture and hands on activities. Participants will be involved in large and small group activities, practical and ethical discussions. This workshop is geared towards all levels of interpreters (hearing and deaf).
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XR7BWT9
Speakers: Deborah Martinez Kristen Lund
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38477KLET
BEI CEU Number: 2017275C.
“Roles, Waivers and Disclosures”
Amber Farrelly (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency East 1
This workshop will focus on interpreter roles, conflicts, waivers,and disclosures and how all are applied in court.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XWQ6PN5
Speakers: Amber Farrelly
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38445HGSP
BEI CEU Number: 2017261C.
“Depicting a Scene: Depiction and Proficiency in ASL”
Mary Thumann (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency East 2
Depiction refers to “the ability to visually represent semantic components”(Dudis, 2007:1). This workshop will begin with an overview of depiction and depiction types in ASL (based on Dudis’ current flowchart). Information will include categories of depiction, frequency of depiction in language use, and information from a study on depiction and proficiency in ASL. Preliminary results from this study show that less proficient signers depicted between 4-8 instances per minute as compared to proficient (native) signers who depicted an average of 22 times per minute. Participants will view video clips and discuss instances of depiction of a variety of types. Participants will also practice incorporating depiction into their own language use and practice interpreting segments of discourse with depiction.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XRJL8L7
Speakers: Mary Thumann
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38480PERE
BEI CEU Number: 2017272I.
PDF Link: https://goo.gl/T1EXMo
“Two Sides of the Curtain: Ethical Decision Making in Medical Settings”
Michelle Theiss and Todd Agan (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency East 3
A strong sense of ethics and familiarity with legal considerations is critical when working in medical settings. But, are the considerations and ethical codes the same for staff interpreters and private practice interpreters? Using large- and small-group discussions, participants will draw from their knowledge and experience to address common ethical and legal conundrums interpreters face in medical settings.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XRS6JTM
Speakers: Michelle Theiss Todd Agan
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38481ORCB
BEI CEU Number: 2017277E./M.
“Trilingual Interpreting Series: Spanish-English Inter-Lingual Skills”
Martin Vasquez (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency West 4
Spanish Heritage speakers are bilinguals who have grown up in Spanish-speaking environments in the United States, having varying degrees of language fluency. This unique group has oral proficiency but may have little or no formal Spanish training. Heritage learners often face difficulties between Spanish oral proficiency and English intellectual and academic proficiency. Spanish Native speakers are persons whose primary academic and extensive schooling took place in Spanish-speaking countries. This group has acquired extensive Spanish oral and academic proficiency, but after immigrating to the United States may have some difficulties with English proficiency. This is a comparative discussion between English and Spanish. The Presenter will identify issues that are historically problematic for English/Spanish bilingual speakers. The Presenter will discuss various resources to help participants provide interpreting services in their communities. Participants will be helped to develop intra-lingual strategies through the discussion. Participants will leave the session understanding the similarities and differences between the two languages.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XRNJMZM
Speakers: Martin Vasquez
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38467PRGY
BEI CEU Number: 2017262T.
“Beyond BEI Basic, Advanced and Master”
Lauri Metcalf (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency West 5
Certification testing can be an intimidating challenge for interpreters. The fear of the unknown is always scary and nerve racking. This workshop will guide participants through the tests BEI offers in addition to the Basic, Advanced and Master. During this presentation, participants will gain a better understanding of the qualification and eligibility of each candidate as well as format and rating of the performance tests.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XRG3R3H
Speakers: Lauri Metcalf
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38483FOCW
BEI CEU Number: 2017271G.
“Leadership of Self for the Beginner/Newbie Interpreter”
Rob Balaam (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Regency West 6
Personal development as a professional skill is a core concept of success in the workplace. As an interpreter, becoming a leader of self is necessary in order to achieve rewarding professional outcomes. Mindset about ourselves, our work and those with whom we work has a direct impact on the results we get. This workshop will explore and expand on core principles of self-leadership such as self-awareness, vision and purpose, responsibility and accountability, all of which allow us to thrive both personally and in work environments. Employing large and small group discussion and engaging and thought-provoking exercises, this workshop supports the newer interpreter in being a leader of self. Active participation and follow through with the techniques presented will create a strong foundation from which to make daily decisions and set the stage for new professionals to fulfill their potential as interpreters. This workshop is designed for interpreters who have 0-5 years of practice (including students).
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XRZF7HK
Speakers: Rob Balaam
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38484QAHO
BEI CEU Number: 2017274G.
“Business Meeting Luncheon”
(12:00 PM – 01:00 PM) – Regency East 1, 2
“TSID Business Meeting”
(01:00 PM – 05:00 PM) – Regency East 1, 2
“Murder Mystery Banquet (Come to the Scene Play – Special dress not required)”
Sean S.V. Homrig (06:00 PM – 09:00 PM) – Regency Ballroom
We are in desperate need of your help to solve the mystery! Who did it?! Could it be the interpreter sitting next to you? Join us at the banquet where we will work together as detectives to solve the case. Discuss the clues with your table and prepare to question the witnesses and interrogate the suspects!
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTL9THN
Speakers: Sean S.V. Homrig
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38486MRXK
BEI CEU Number: 2017278G.
Sunday, June 18th
“Morning Devotional”
Larry Barnett (07:00 AM – 08:00 AM) – Regency East 1
Speakers: Larry Barnett
“Ethically Interpreting the Bible”
Leyel Hudson (08:00 AM – 10:00 AM) – Regency East 1
Bible passages can be a difficult for people to understand and even more difficult for us as interpreters to convey. Issues of geography, culture, politics, history, doctrine, consumers, and spoken language translations come into play as we attempt to configure an accurate ASL interpretation. We will discuss some challenging passages and potential interpretations for those passages. We will then apply the Code of Professional Conduct to see why certain interpretations of these passages may be a more ethical choice for the congregation or consumers involved. Resources will also be provided and discussed to assist us in our work with religious interpreting.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XT9FZP2
Speakers: Leyel Hudson
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38487NBWK
BEI CEU Number: 2017279E.
“Interpreter Services: Before Disaster Strikes”
Randi Turner (08:00 AM – 10:00 AM) – Regency East 3
Emergency managers have an obligation to communicate with the whole community. Communication comes in a variety of technologies including web pages, email, text alerts, social media, streaming video, and telephones. All these technologies must be accessible for the whole community, this includes people who are deaf or hard of hearing. This session will provide an opportunity for interpreters and interpreter service agencies to talk about ensuing interpreter services during disasters. We will cover portions of the State Emergency Management Tool Kit that impact the deaf community and interpreter services and discuss ways to establish interpreter services before disaster strikes. This session requires use of the internet, bring a device that can access the internet through the search engine of your choice.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTSD7MG
Speakers: Randi Turner
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38489FXEL
BEI CEU Number: 2017283I.
“Financial Planning for Interpreters”
James Groh (08:00 AM – 10:00 AM) – Regency West 4
This presentation will educate attendees about the financial planning process, highlighting the six key financial planning concerns that everyone need consider at some point in their lives: understanding your current financial position, insurance, saving and investing, retirement, tax reduction, and estate planning. Additional information will be provided about business financial planning including personal and business retirement plans including but not limited to IRA, Roth IRA, and Solo 401(k). Also, we will discuss choosing the right business entity: deciding between a sole proprietorship, LLC, S Corp etc., and the process of establishing each. Finally, we will discuss common tax deductions for the business owner and how to take advantage of them.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTX952M
Speakers: James Groh
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38490GLOK
BEI CEU Number: 2017280G.
“Got CEUs? (Ethics)”
Melissa Rodgers and Monica Parks (08:00 AM – 10:00 AM) – Regency West 5
Did you ever feel like screaming, NO MORE WORKSHOPS! Many of us have. There are ways to earn CEUs that don’t involve sitting in a traditional workshop. Perhaps you live in a rural area and there are no opportunities available close by. Or you’re just looking for a way to make Professional Development less tedious and match your own unique learning style. This is the workshop to end workshop overload. Learn new ways of developing your skills and industry knowledge while still earning the CEUs you need to keep your certification current. See how to track your progress so that there are no ugly surprises in the last two months of your maintenance cycle. Design your own professional development method.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTGJYDB
Speakers: Melissa Rodgers Monica Parks
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38491GKEC
BEI CEU Number: 2017282E.
Spreadsheet Link: CEU Resource List
“GoReact Users Group: Two Brains are Better than One”
Joseph Featherstone (08:00 AM – 10:00 AM) – Regency West 6
With over 400 colleges and universities using GoReact, and the majority of users living in Texas, it is time that Texas educators got together and shared their ideas of how they use GoReact. Joseph Featherstone will be facilitating a workshop that will start with GoReact statistics and then will have hands-on approach on how to implement GoReact for different activities and learning approaches. This will be a two-hour workshop with 60 minutes being spent on developing and designing new activities and homework for this semester and future semesters.
Evaluation Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XT6FKQQ
Speakers: Joseph Featherstone
RID Workshop Number: WRKSP38492FPOQ
BEI CEU Number: 2017281I.
“TSID Board Meeting”
(10:30 AM – 02:30 PM) – GUADALUPE