Deaf Interpreting

Workshop Topic : DEAF INTERPRETERS


INTERPRETING PROCESSES AND PRACTICE FOR DEAF INTERPRETERS (3 segments)
Betty M. Colonomos

This workshop offers hands-on experience in consecutive interpretation between ASL and varieties of signed discourse. Students will learn the mental processes of interpretation and how to develop interpreting skills. Students begin working the process (consecutively) without the time constraints of simultaneous interpreting (Part I and II). After a foundation has been laid, the focus shifts to simultaneous interpreting (Part III). Each workshop is 12 contact hours.

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INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETING: ROLE AND FUNCTION OF THE DEAF INTERPRETER
Jim Lipsky

This workshop is for Deaf participants interested in exploring the role of the Deaf interpreter and the necessary skills and qualifications involved in becoming a Deaf interpreter. It includes a discussion of the RID Code of Ethics and the advantages and disadvantages of using a Deaf interpreter. We will have role-play sessions using ASL, PSE, drawing pictures, and visual gestures.

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BASICS OF DEAF INTERPRETER TRAINING WORKSHOP
Eileen Forestal

This weekend course will provide Deaf and hard of hearing people an overview of the field of interpretation and service models of interpreting and Deaf interpreting; identification of responsibilities and requisite skills and aptitudes; current and evolving roles and employment options for Deaf Interpreters; distinguishing the roles of advocate/peer counselor and interpreter; the process of becoming a Deaf interpreter; sociolinguistic trends and issues in interpreting and Deaf Interpreting; ethics and ethical issues and decision making process related to ethics and RID's Code of Ethics; current trends and issues with Deaf Interpreting and certification. This course will be taught in lectures, demonstrations, skill application activities, group activities and discussions. This course will be taught entirely in ASL. Participants must have ASL competency.

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ADVANCED DEAF INTERPRETER TRAINING WORKSHOP
Eileen Forestal

This weekend course will provide Deaf and hard of hearing people advanced training on interpreting for Deaf persons who wish to develop advanced skills in processing skills, use of visual gestural communication and techniques, text and discourse analysis of case studies to develop processing skills, critical thinking skills and a better understanding of applications of ethical decision-making processes. Expansion techniques, use of ASL Discourse structure and cultural mediation are emphasized in this training. Practice will be provided, utilizing various settings and roles of Deaf Interpreters. This may take one or more weekends. This course will be taught in lectures, demonstrations and, skill application activities, group activities and discussions. Taught entirely in ASL. Participants must have ASL competency and have completed a basic or introductory course to Deaf Interpreting.

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ANALYZING THE TASK OF THE DEAF INTERPRETER
Dennis Cokely

At the 2001 New England Regional Mentorship Conference, the CDI group determined the ned to examine and better define their role and task as interpreters. More recently, two working sessions were held, facilitated b Dennis Cokely, in which Deaf Interpreters analyzed their work in depth. Four members of this task analysis group, Jim Lipsky, Terry Malcolm, Deb McKinney, and Cathy Mylotte, then shared their findings and implications for teaching and mentoring (again facilitated by Dennis) during the 2003 New England Regional Mentorship Conference.

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