ROAD TO DEAF INTERPRETING
2023-2024
Schedule
Reasonable Accommodations
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Please consider accessibility when coordinating a workshop, including but not limited to linguistic accessibility and the physical accessibility of the location.
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If requests are made for reasonable accommodations, Continuing Education Activities should be made accessible•
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You can simply say, “Please contact roadtodeafinterpreting@gmail.com to request reasonable accommodations”
Non-Discrimination and Respectful Environment
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Include a statement identifying the policies on non-discrimination and promoting an environment of mutual respect that is also free from bias. For example, “Presenters, coordinators, and participants of this educational opportunity agree to promote an environment of mutual respect, free from bias and discrimination.”
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Please note, this statement does not preclude “difficult conversations” and aims to create environments where learning and honest dialogue can happen.
Deaf Interpreters: Past, Present, and Future
Dates: January 21st and 22nd 2023
​Teachers: Fatima Silvestre and Kendra Timko-Hochkeppel
On-site: Worcester, MA
Deaf Interpreters Past, Present Future: This module covers the fundamentals of Deaf interpreter practice. We look at its origins and how it has evolved over time. Learners gain an overview of the foundational skills and knowledge required of Deaf
interpreters. The role of the Deaf community and interpreters in the future growth of the field and improving communication access is also explored. Learners also reflect on how their personal and formative experiences impact their potential as Deaf interpreters.
MassRID is an approved RID CMP sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered at (pending 1.2) CEUs/ACETs at the Little/No Content Level.
Power, Privilege, and Oppression
Dates: February 4th and 5th 2023
Teachers: Milmaglyn Morales and Stephanie Hakulin
On-site: Worcester, MA
PPO: This module covers ethnic and cultural diversity within the American Deaf community, specifically, Deaf people of color. Learners explore how biases and stereotypes form, do self-analysis, and consider how these factors may impact their work as Deaf interpreters. Learners also research a variety of organizations representing Deaf ethnic and cultural groups, further developing their individual resources.