SCHEDULE
Conference is at College Station Hotel on Texas A&M Campus
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- Wednesday 22 Jun 2022
- Thursday 23 Jun 2022
- Friday 24 Jun 2022
- Saturday 25 Jun 2022
- Sunday 26 Jun 2022
Wednesday 22 Jun 2022
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday 23 Jun 2022
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
No workshops in this session.
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Board Meeting #1
TSIDHONOR
1:00 pm - 4:15 pm
A Study in Interpreting Ethics
Jusin LeeCENTURY 1
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, Interpersonal, Paralinguistic, and Intrapersonal, in each situation and discuss possible responses, or controls, and the consequences of each possible response. In the second section, the facilitator will provide the participants with a scenario that each participant will analyze following the DC-S framework introduced in the first section. Each participant will complete a worksheet, identifying the possible demands, their list of possible controls, rank their controls on the Liberal Conservative Spectrum, and identify possible consequences for each control, and weigh each of their controls with the Code of Professional Conduct. The third and final section will guide the participants through analyzing one of their own ethical dilemma. The participants will analyze their dilemma at length and apply all of the concepts and techniques learned using a provided template. At the completion of the webinar, participants will submit their completed worksheets and webinar evaluation to the presenter in order to receive credit for the webinar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhzLYe_ThRM
Evaluation LInk: https://forms.gle/ibRZDd2C8MgabxrZA
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Jeremy NormanCENTURY 4
"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 recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac and breathing emergencies. This 3 hour workshop will teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Participants will earn .3 medical CEUs. Additionally, if participants wish to obtain an American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED certification, there will be a $40 fee and a separate skills assessment session that will be scheduled with the presenter during the conference weekend. Presenter can be emailed at jnorman@jdeanllc.com for addition information or to book your session day and time"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8UFjS7ZgdU
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/prVstvBsKvh1iQCF8
How Do I Know if I'm Ready to Work in Legal Settings?
Carla MatthersROSS
"A theme in many basic interpreter education programs involves teaching language skills and orienting students to the Deaf community. Often, student interpreters are told to avoid legal interpreting at all costs. Understandably, instructors want students to learn solid language and interpreting skills before entering this high-risk setting. However, many qualified generalist interpreters never take the plunge into the legal arena, and this is a trend this seminar seeks to change. This seminar will provide an overview of the legal system for potential court interpreters, including discussion of the roles of court interpreters, signing legal vocabulary, positioning of court interpreters, courtroom personnel, pre requisite knowledge and skills for a legal interpreter, working in Deaf/hearing interpreter teams, court code of conduct, and protocol for court interpreters. "
Attendees are asked to bring an electronic device (laptop or tablet preferred) to this workshop. If you do not have one, you will be able to share with someone who does.
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/MRyV8f12uBeeuuum8
Interpreting in Higher Education: Navigating the Next Level
Ginger BennettCENTURY 3
"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
Mastery Of Meaning
Bill RossCENTURY 2
"This workshop will address the very heart of interpreting: Meaning. How do we manage the finer shades of meaning, address subtleties found in language and express the unspoken? As interpreters, we determine meaning through a combination of factors such as context, intonation, intent, setting, and other linguistic features. To accurately interpret we must look past the individual words to determine the intended meaning of the speaker. Sometimes our understanding and knowledge of semantic meaning in our first language does not always translate into the ability to render an accurate interpretation in our second language. Often what remains unspoken communicates important ideas, themes and feelings. Two significant methods used to express the unspoken are implication and inference; we are left to determine meaning when words are not used. This training focuses on our interpretation from English to American Sign Language and how to gain mastery over meaning. "
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyTS02uVfZ8
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/M9NeXrS4xp1vXmGQ7
Right or Wrong: Making Decisions in Legal Interpreting Work
Deb MartinezCORPS
"This workshop will explore ethical decision making pertaining to legal and courtroom settings. We will discuss how and what makes legal interpreting unique yet applicable to other genres of interpreting. Legal documents such as the guilty plea, the Miranda Warning, and others will be analyzed for interpreting implications. "
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBZTDAvJGlw
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/ntgnn7PfxFimgH9XA
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Opening and President's Reception
TSIDCENTURY 1 AND 4
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Member Section Meeting: Contract Interpreters
TSIDCORPS
Member Section Meeting: Legal and Court Interpreters
TSIDROSS
Member Section Meeting: Trilingual
TSIDREVEILLE
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Motions & Resolutions
TSIDHULLABALOO
Friday 24 Jun 2022
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Member Section Meeting: BLeGIT
TSIDCORPS
Member Section Meeting: Educational Interpreters
TSIDHULLABALOO
Member Section Meeting: Interpreter Educators
TSIDROSS
Member Section Meeting: Oral Interpreters and Transliterators
TSIDREVEILLE
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Consecutive Interpreting, Notetaking & Witness Testimony PART 1
Carla MatthersROSS
"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 in legal settings and then engage in interlingual transfer of information using consecutive interpreting techniiques including notetaking. The seminar will explore various methods of notetaking with team interpreting techniques used in witness tesimony. Model consecutive interpreting segments will be shown and discussed."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU1JD64pt9Y
Attendees are asked to bring an electronic device (laptop or tablet preferred) to this workshop. If you do not have one, you will be able to share with someone who does.
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/uArzhHU6XZ9PDu8c8
CPC Tenet 7.2 and 2.6: Laws, Policies, and, Rules Affecting The Profession and Judicially Provide I&R
Randi TurnerREVEILLE
"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). This session will center around two particular tenets: · Tenet 2.6, Judiciously provide information or referral regarding available interpreting or community resources without infringing upon consumers’ rights. · Tenet 7.2 Keep abreast of laws, policies, rules, and regulations that affect the profession. In the past several years a number of state laws have passed that affect the deaf community thus may impact the interpreter profession. In an effort to stay abreast of laws, policies, rules, and regulations we will look into those that affect both interpreters and the deaf community. In addition, we will cover a number of resources interpreters may use in order to judiciously provide information and referral."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aDhB46vBFw
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/jDLx1gaVVTZyiKmD9
Ensuring Effective Communication: A Look at Effective Feedback and Active Teaming
Justin LeeCENTURY 1
"As communication specialists, interpreters often have a hard time communicating for themselves. Whether through the school of hard knocks or a formal training program, we have all learned our own methods of communicating. However, these methods are not always effective nor received well. Communication is a two-way street, where lanes are sometimes blocked and often have speed bumps or potholes. How do we effectively communicate with our consumers our role? How do we effectively communicate with team members to provide feedback on skills or provide back channel feedback? How can we team effectively? This workshop will lead participants in understanding the ethical implications of providing effective communication to their consumers through the lens of the Code of Professional Conduct, learn what effective feedback looks like, learn to identify patterns in interpreted discourse, and have an opportunity to practice providing effective feedback during the course of the workshop."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UT6AETCx2E
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/KQh7Zr1jWAaJtfrZ9
How To Self-Assess & Improve ASL
Sam HarrisCENTURY 4
"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 tools and tips, and fun hands-on activities, including conceptualization from films, listening to favorite podcasts, miming, unconventional fingerspelling practices, and more. For new and veteran interpreters, the aim of these approaches is to help boost confidence, take you out of the comfort zone, and to break “English rigidity.” We’ll also talk about common mistakes with learning and maintaining ASL skills, and how to prepare and integrate feedback that are crucial to language gains. In this informal and light-hearted session, we’ll explore and discuss all the above so that you can self-assess and improve your ASL skills! "
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuQe1UqIMwI
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/xvKkX2phkYNWxaF76
Interpreting Like Deaf People Talk
Bill RossCENTURY 2
"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 usage so that it resembles that of native and natural users of the language. If we wish for our interpretation to be accessible to Deaf people - ASL features such as non-manual markers, cohesive devices, classifiers, ASL syntax/grammar, expansion techniques, along with other features, must be incorporated into our language and subsequently our interpretations. This workshop will introduce various ASL features with opportunity to practice incorporating such features into our work and language. [OPTIONAL: This workshop provides participants an opportunity to practice incorporating 2-3 expansion techniques into their language.] "
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtEUHg51hx8
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/qxeNWGR6tGXQ3K9S7
The Intersection of Medical and Legal Interpreting with DI/HI Teams
Deb MartinezCENTURY 3
"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 common frameworks for medical interpreters, and work in small groups to explore best practices in medical and quasi-legal settings. This workshop will be conducted in ASL."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddgEw3iF51Y
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/QYYN85EhU9qdxWJMA
1:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Consecutive Interpreting, Notetaking & Witness Testimony PART 2
Carla MatthersROSS
"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 in legal settings and then engage in interlingual transfer of information using consecutive interpreting techniiques including notetaking. The seminar will explore various methods of notetaking with team interpreting techniques used in witness tesimony. Model consecutive interpreting segments will be shown and discussed."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU1JD64pt9Y
Attendees are asked to bring an electronic device (laptop or tablet preferred) to this workshop. If you do not have one, you will be able to share with someone who does.
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/cX7u588dU5hGK2Nq7
How to Succeed in (the interpreting) Business Without Even Trying
Sonja Smith & Audrey McCannREVEILLE
"One of the most awkward parts of being an interpreter is getting into the nitty gritty of the business side of things. Developing an appropriate rate, contracting, rate negotiation, standard practices, and invoicing are usually not taught in most interpreter preparation programs. During this workshop, we will talk about techniques to develop your own contract, negotiate fair and appropriate compensation, maintain standard business and professional standards, and serve the Deaf community as a business person. We will also discuss techniques, technologies, and language we use to make all of this just a little bit easier."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDvSDbDFIbg&feature=youtu.be
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/9pAvBx4evKeSAwVW6
Mind Maps: How the Mind Makes Decisions and, How Unconscious Biases Affect Our Decisions
Tracey HuguleyCENTURY 3
"This workshop will focus on ways humans make decisions which will give you the ability to make decisions that are more aligned with your intentions for your work and your life. We will discuss Nobel Prize winning theories of the mind. We will explore various biases and how they affect our decision making. This is important because our decisions affect our interpreting work and the people we work with. You will walk away with tools to be able to identify your decision-making processes and avoid some of the ways you make erroneous decisions. As we unpack our biases and make better decisions, we are then able to be stronger ally’s with our Deaf clients and/or our clients that come from groups that have been traditionally marginalized. The information you gain in this webinar will aid you in better aligning your decisions with your goals for your work and yourself personally."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joxXanXteoA
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/binoxuXYreDYHhxq6
Path to the BEI Court Certification
Lara Waggner & Randi TurnerCORPS
"If presenting courtroom interpreting basic workshops has shown me anything, it is that there is a lot of confusion about HOW to become a court certified interpreter through the BEI system in Texas. In workshops I've taught recently I keep hearing statements such as, "To become court certified in Texas you have to have a bachelors degree." False. "I don't have the time to accrue the mandatory 120 training hours needed to become court certified." No longer the case. "I don't know any of the state certified approved court mentors required for the process to ask." No longer required. "The BEI court performance test isn't being administered yet." Yes it is. The purpose of this workshop is to articulate clearly the accurate and current path to obtaining the Texas BEI court certification. In this workshop, we will cover the history of the court certification and its evolution. Then the required prerequisite PSI written exam will be covered in detail. Candidates will also be introduced to the format of the Texas BEI court certification performance test and even be exposed to a mock BEI court interpreter performance examination vignette. The court certification process for Certified Deaf Interpreters will also be explained. *Participants will need to bring a video recording device to this workshop and be prepared to work in partners."
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/887nVwMV1GKYp6Rx8
Songs, Sermons, and Scriptures: Religious Interpreting Aint Easy!
Bill RossCENTURY 2
"Religious or church interpreting is one of the most challenging settings for interpreters. Though frequently minimized, the complex and varied nature of the religious setting requires the interpreter to be competent in navigating all styles of linguistic register. Many of the components of church or religious settings involve challenging language features such as frozen/archaic texts, figurative and metaphoric language, and the atypical expression of information through songs/hymns, prayers, sermons, and Scripture. Religious terminology is richly layered and often carries multiple meanings as well being habitually over generalized. Participants will discuss their individual religious lexicons and how differing denomination influence sign language choices. During this workshop, the participants will have the opportunity to conceptually interpret religious terminology (i.e., light, grace, bless) into ASL and how to interpret scriptural passages. [This workshop is taught primarily from the Christian/Protestant perspective] "
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/2n72wAc8QW2DWeNv5
The Medical Interpreter Certification Exam
Todd AganCENTURY 4
"This session will review how the MIC was developed, review candidate eligibility and discuss content considerations as outlined in the candidate handbook, and engage participants in an interactive discussion about ways to best prepare oneself before and during the exam. "
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/VG69DYuteh1jRtci8
Tony Starking: Use of Space in ASL
Alaina WebbCENTURY 1
"Grammatical use of space for ASL takes on a new dimension when compared to the work of Tony Stark in Marvel’s Avengers. Beginning interpreters have often learned to use left and right space as a technique of displaying ASL grammar. They aren’t often sure exactly how to use it, but it is at least something they have learned. However, there is so much more to the use of grammatical space than simply right and left placement. Using all of the sign space available is critical to being able to organize a visual language and convey a fully interpreted equivalent message in ASL. This workshop plays off of the work of Robert Downey, Jr. as “Tony Stark” in Marvel’s Avengers. Space will be used as a “green screen” visualization where participants will place and manipulate both concrete ideas and more abstract concepts. The workshop will include text analysis and mapping exercises in order to help participants better visualize how “Tony Starking” can be applied to multiple topics and situations. Employing this technique in deliberate practice will help interpreters visual spoken English source language in terms of how it can be organized and represented more visually in ASL. The technique can also be used to adjust or correct a visual message originally organized one way that may be better represented another way."
Evluation Link: https://forms.gle/dVXL8SdmJeRJDZyW7
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
BEI Forum
BEICENTURY 1-4
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/dwhwJKTBcCQtCAmk6
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Member Section Meeting: Deaf Parented Interpreters
TSIDREVEILLE
Member Section Meeting: Professional Deaf Interpreters
TSIDCORPS
Member Section Meeting: Religious Interpreters
TSIDROSS
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Motions and Resolutions
TSIDHULLABALOO
Saturday 25 Jun 2022
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Member Section Meeting: Interpreter Coordinators
TSIDHULLABALOO
Member Section Meeting: Multicultural
TSIDREVEILLE
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
ASL Skills: Expansion (Shelly Lawrence 7 Technigues)
Bonnie Faye Gibbson-BrydonCENTURY 3
"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 and inferential listening? What is the ethical practice of including unsaid information? (or was it ‘unsaid’?) Listening includes so much more than hearing, yet in our rush to get to the point, or the rush to predict – our limited explicit listening (as the full message) often distorts the implicit message. Additionally, what is our internal response to conflict in intuitive listening when the spoken words don’t make sense? Who/What, how does ‘REPEATED’ “itself” indexing technique critical to clarity? These and many more questions will be answered during this workshop. With interpreting, there is a process of analysis. This workshop will address specific tools and techniques in the mental process of listening. The participant will practice implicit “active listening” vs. explicit glossing as well as linear vs. visual listening, time referencing, and directional focus. Forensic listening opens the door to a more comprehensive accurate interpretation of the message. All this - and laughter. Come join us for a full day of learning. Bring your questions."
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/iQGofPuurwTDyKRs9
Educational Interpreters...Really? The Value of Educational Interpreters
Alaina WebbCORPS
"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 in the field. These are the interpreters who literally have the future in their hands. Educational interpreters often serve as the first language model a deaf child has, and helps shape that child’s understanding of how to use an interpreter, how to understand the world around him, and share in the complexities of his entire education. Interpreter training programs send interns to observe and work with educational interpreters, so these same interpreters are helping shape the future of our field. It is time to take a critical and realistic look at educational interpreting and rediscover the value of this field. This workshop explores the misconceptions surrounding educational interpreting and the reality and value of the job. Participants will work in small groups to discuss different perspectives of K-12 interpreting, and help reshape and rediscover the value this role has. Topics for discussion will also include the requirements of being an educational interpreter, the roles and responsibilities of an educational interpreter, and how to work with peers and interns to pave the way for a stronger future for this much needed part of the interpreting profession."
Essential Criminal Procedure Concepts for Judiciary Interpreters
Carla MatthersROSS
"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 any judiciary interpreter in any language pair. Participants engage in required in-class discussion, small group application within their language groups, and hands on text analysis and interpretation. "
Attendees are asked to bring an electronic device (laptop or tablet preferred) to this workshop. If you do not have one, you will be able to share with someone who does.
Frankenstein's Monster: Creating a Visual Representation of the Body's Organ Systems
Todd AganCENTURY 4
"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 and structures of the system, and create a visual means of not only explaining the function of each system, but show the various structures/parts and their relation to each other. Participants will rotate through the various stations, and in the end will have a way to, in ASL, describe/talk about major structures of the body. Participants will create their Frankenstein’s Monster using an “open book” approach. Presenter will have various models and books that participants can use to formulate their descriptions; additionally participants may use any and all information they find on the internet. "
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8e65DZ3bwY
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/e85MiKbcHm9qK2fr5
Role-Shifting & 3-D Imaging in Religious Interpreting
Leyel HudsonCENTURY 1
"The linear nature of English and spoken languages present a unique difficulty when attempting to move toward a 3-D/spatial ASL interpretation. The point of view and verb tenses utilized for storytelling between the two languages vary greatly. We will be choosing some common religious texts to analyze in English and we will work together to formulate 3-D ASL renderings of those texts. Hope you can join us!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIr5n3Xgpdo&feature=youtu.be
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/EMyB81hyLrNEigmF7
Seeing It Right But Saying It Wrong?
Bill RossCENTURY 2
Evaluation Link: https://forms.gle/oAjHB625vhoHpBDz5
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
TSID Business Meeting
TSIDCENTURY 1/2
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
No workshops in this session.
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Banquet/Entertainment/Dance
TSIDCENTURY BALLROOM
Sunday 26 Jun 2022
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Worship Opportunity
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Beginning Court/Legal Terminology for Interpreters
Alaina WebbCORPS
"This interactive workshop is designed for participants who are interested in pursuing court
interpreter certification. Many interpreters and interpreting students are interested in eventually
working in a court/legal setting but are unsure where to start. The information presented in this
workshop is primarily vocabulary/concept based and is designed to provide a foundation from
which to build a more well-rounded knowledge of what it means to work in legal and quasi-legal
settings. Certain court/legal settings require court interpreter certification while others do not, but
all court/legal settings share the same set of vocabulary and concepts. This workshop will be
vocabulary intensive and will also include common phrases encountered in both legal and quasi-
legal settings. Participants will work together in small groups to practice the new vocabulary and
concepts and collectively compile appropriate ASL concepts to represent what they learn.
Discussions about settings, certification requirements, and other considerations for working in
court/legal settings will also be discussed, and participants will have the chance to ask questions,
analyze situations, and interact in small groups to begin the journey toward court interpreter
certification."
Comfortable in the Uncomfortable
Bill RossCENTURY 2
"Sign Language interpreting is not a profession for those who are uncomfortable with change. Interpreting is an ever-developing field that requires its practitioners to change, adapt, and grow. Often, the issue is not the lack of desire to change, rather it is creating lasting change. How do we, as interpreters, know what we should be changing; what should we keep, tweak or trash? How can we improve our work in ways that are identifiable and visible? In this training we will utilize some proven tools to create genuine change. Collectively, we will identify potential areas of growth, then individually we will draft SMART goals. In addition, we will employ deliberate practice through focused interpreting as we work to transform our current skill set. Specific areas that participants will have an opportunity to address are voice interpreting, semantic intent, expansion techniques, and developing realistic and tangible goals."
Disclosing Conflicts: A How-To Guide
Sonja SmithROSS
"9 out of 10 interpreters do NOT disclose known conflicts 100% of the time (Smith, 2016). Let that sink in. When we know there is a conflict, the majority of us do not always disclose it. This workshop will help us develop the skills needed to first, identify a conflict, second, determine if the conflict requires us to recuse ourselves, and third, disclose the conflict appropriately. We will also discuss the ethical implications of not disclosing and the ramifications of not disclosing appropriately."
Ethically Preparing for Religious Settings
Leyel HudsonCENTURY 1
"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 available to us for preparation. Lastly, we will discuss techniques for communicating our needs to religious administrators. Hope to see you there!"
G-Spot 101
Theron ParkerCENTURY 4
"Perhaps you are aware of what a G-spot is, where it is and what it does but for many out there this mythical magic spot is elusive. Physical arousal, sex, and associated pleasures can be very technical. If you want to understand them, you must be able to break them down. DID YOU KNOW: that both female and male anatomy have G-spots?…. What exactly does it do?… There are specific positions and exercises that can be done to optimize the mythical magical wonder area!? In this workshop we discuss all of this and much more! This workshop is presented in a way that is open, respectful and dare we say entertaining. You'll learn how to approach discussions about the topics, how to sign (ASL) the appropriate terms and concepts that surround these discussions and how to process the emotion that may come up while in an interpreting situation. Come learn with us…. Learn how to be open, learn about your body and what incredible things it can do, learn how to process what you learn and apply it to your life. "
Skill Based: ASL to English, Listening! Understanding! and Voicing!
Bonnie Faye Gibbson-BrydonCENTURY 3
"Bring your phones to tape/record yourselves!)
IMPROVE your unconscious LISTENING and develop ‘conscious’ approaches! How? Forensic Listening strategies develop the constructive use of expansion skills! As we interpret, we often interpret the explicit information only, leaving the details out. By discovering strengths in ‘noticing differently’ – increased empathic VENACULAR understanding occurs. WHILE VOICING, what is the role of intuitive and inferential listening? Answer: Comprehensive communication of the ‘unsaid’ – yet, how do we know what we know? Each of the four types of listening, once recognized, play an important role in building awareness beyond the explicit word spoken, and we move into fluent understanding. As interpreters, we are always reminded that brevity is one of the keys to effective interpreting. What tools do we use to enhance our interpreting of the ASL concept beyond the explicit words? What is the ethical practice of including unsaid information? (or was it ‘unsaid’)? Voice interpreting ASL includes so much more than ‘speaking the words’ – yet in our rush to predict – our limited confidence often distorts the explicit as well as the implicit message. Additionally, what is our internal response to conflict in intuitive listening when the signed words don’t make sense to our interpretation?"
Trauma Informed Interpreting & Mindfulness
Tracey HuguleyREVEILLE
"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 do we know if we have experienced trauma? Is this affecting my work as a sign language interpreter/translator? If so, what can I do to be aware of its impact? What are trauma triggers? How does one regulate themselves when they are triggered? What if someone we are working with is experiencing/has experienced trauma? What mindfulness activities can we utilize to calm our Autonomic Nervous Systems? How can we regulate our Autonomic Nervous System so that we are a calming influence in our work/lives? We will discuss these topics and questions in depth and learn from the leading experts in the modern field of Trauma Informed Work and Mindfulness."
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Board Meeting #2
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