“When we take time to understand HOW we listen, our listening takes on a much deeper level. As interpreters, we are always reminded to “avoid English” and stay in conceptual ASL. Brevity is one of the keys to effective interpreting. What tools do we use to enhance our listening? What is the role of intuitive …
ASL Skills: Expansion (Shelly Lawrence 7 Technigues) Read More »
“Educational interpreters often get a bad rap, but the reasons people cite are often not supported by facts. When interpreters, and consequently interpreting students, hear the term “educational interpreter” the most common response is negative. But why? Those who work in a K-12 educational setting have some of the most demanding, most rewarding, highest-impact jobs …
Educational Interpreters…Really? The Value of Educational Interpreters Read More »
“Interpreting in religious settings is often a fly-by-the seat-of-your-pants job but we can actively work to prepare as best we can. We will look at CPC tenets 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 6.0 to discuss why we are obligated to do our best in preparing for these settings. We will then look at tools and resources …
“This interactive workshop is designed for participants who are interested in pursuing courtinterpreter certification. Many interpreters and interpreting students are interested in eventuallyworking in a court/legal setting but are unsure where to start. The information presented in thisworkshop is primarily vocabulary/concept based and is designed to provide a foundation fromwhich to build a more well-rounded …
Beginning Court/Legal Terminology for Interpreters Read More »
In the first section of this workshop, the facilitator will introduce the basic concepts of the Demand Control Schema . The facilitator will then introduce specific terminology and begin simple situational analysis 1 through examples using the DC-S principles. Each situation discussed will be more intricate, as participants learn to identify the various demands, Environmental, …
“Have you ever thought about working in post-secondary education? Have you wondered if you could really interpret those classes? You can! It may take some preparation and we can figure that out together. Join me as we discuss the how’s, why’s, and ethics of working in post-secondary settings.” https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dlgH-tCHq9fWxKllZdg4yYgwvtAxrY1g/view?usp=drive_web Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/WtaW6W5k9Bm1VYFk7
“Medical emergencies can happen at any time, in any setting. People are injured in situations like falls or motor-vehicle accidents, or they develop sudden illnesses, such as heart attacks or strokes. A high percentage of these attacks happen outside of hospitals. The primary purpose of the American Red Cross CPR/AED program is to help participants …
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Read More »
