“This workshop will focus on the definition of trauma and how it affects us, our work, and our clients. We will discuss the various forms of trauma and its impact on human beings. We will delve into the biology of trauma, and its roots not only in the brain, but in the body too. How …
“This workshop will address features that occur naturally in American Sign Language; features that may not be present in the language of second language learners. The goal of our interpreting is to use language that is most readily understood by all participants. In light of this, we must strive to adapt our interpretations and language …
“This session will be highly interactive. We will begin with a brief knowledge test of human anatomy, given in an IRAT/GRAT format. Next, participants will break up into several small groups and will rotate through a variety of stations, each dedicated to a particular organ system. At each station, participants will review the various parts …
Frankenstein’s Monster: Creating a Visual Representation of the Body’s Organ Systems Read More »
“This workshop is intended for those who may be working, or plan to work, in the intersections of medical and legal. We will explore what settings are more likely intersectional, why Deaf Interpreters increase positive outcomes, and how to navigate the medical systems that intersect with legal interpreting. We will look at case studies, review …
The Intersection of Medical and Legal Interpreting with DI/HI Teams 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 »
“Like any other language, learning and maintaining ASL skills requires daily practice and consistency to master it. However, many individuals may hit a “plateau” at some point in their ASL and interpreting careers. If you are one of those individuals, then this session will help take you out of your usual mindset, with different out-of-the-box …
“A bulk of the court interpreter’s work takes place in criminal contexts. Much criminal law and procedure is governed by constitutional principles as interpreted by the Supreme Court. This course provides an analysis of criminal settings from arrest through trial which are commonly encountered in interpreted settings. The course is non-language specific and can benefit …
Essential Criminal Procedure Concepts for Judiciary Interpreters Read More »
“The guiding principles behind the Code of Professional Conduct (CPC) “represent concepts of confidentiality, linguistic and professional competence, impartiality, professional growth and development, ethical business practices, and the rights of participants in interpreted situations to informed choice. The driving force behind the guiding principles is the notion that the interpreter will do no harm” (www.rid.org). …
“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 seminar will define consecutive interpreting and notetaking for use in court and legal settings by example and illustration of spoken language interpreting theory and practice. The seminar will present evidence from research in the field of sign language interpreting demonstrating the effective ness of the mode. Participants will engage in intra-language exercises for notetaking …
Consecutive Interpreting, Notetaking & Witness Testimony PART 1 Read More »
