DeafBlind Community Interpreting
Workshop Topic : DEAFBLIND COMMUNITY INTERPRETING
STRATEGIES
FOR INTERPRETING WITH DEAFBLIND PEOPLE
Steve Collins
Linguistic modifications for tactual and low-vision interpreting; interpreting the environment; ergonomics; sight-lines, time-keeping, turn-taking, and teamwork.
DEAFBLIND INTERPRETING STRATEGIES
Shari Coon-Retelle and Janet K. Marcous
This skill building workshop focuses on strategies and techniques for interpreting for Deafblind people. Through hands-on interpreting activities, participants will practice linguistic modifications for both tactile and restricted field communication. These modifications include editing/condensing, visual information, and orientation to the environment. Participants will receive immediate and specific constructive feedback from trainers. Participants should be advanced interpreting students, interpreting program graduates, and working interpreters, Deaf and hearing, who are familiar with and aware of the Deafblind community and their various modes of communication.
INTRODUCTION TO DEAFBLIND COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION
Janet K. Marcous
A multi-dimensional exploration of the Deafblind Community, including issues of daily living, communication, and world view; sighted guide techniques; orientation to the environment; visual and sensory considerations; technological resources; stigma, oppression, and power; advocacy vs. rescue; psycho-dynamics of sight loss, including the grieving process, and impact on family and friendships; the etiquette of touch; roles and relationships; community resources; and volunteer and professional opportunities for work with Deafblind people.
INTRODUCTION
TO DEAFBLIND INTERPRETING
Jim Lipsky
This is a basic introductory workshop for both Deaf and hearing interpreters. Participants will learn aspects of interpreting with Deafblind people. We will discuss a range of communication modes Deafblind people use and how interpreters can prepare before working with Deafblind people. We will cover different types of Deafblind interpreting and seating arrangements for Deafblind people. Workshop participants will learn how to adapt ASL signs and facial cues for low vision or tactile signing. We will discuss how the RID Code of Ethics applies to Deafblind Community interpreting. The workshop will cover the difference between the role of the Deafblind interpreter and the Support Service Provider (SSP). There will be hands-on sessions involving situations such as close vision, tactile shadowing and interpreting to develop workshop participants' skills.