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Saturday 

8-12 noon

Nothing to Worry About...I Can Do It -

Presented by Jason Love

This is an interactive workshop addressing the issue of cognitive disruptions that are triggered during work that need to be put aside until the interpreting task is completed. While interpreting, issues may come up that trigger experiences that relate to the interpreter's personal life, that can include divorce, family, finances, addictions, children, relationships, etc. Even the effect of an interpreter's daily grind hinders our ability to put aside thoughts and emotions so that we can be 100% engaged in the interpreting process. This, in result, prevents successful communication. Participants will collectively analyze problems, difficulties, stressors and come up with with inspiring solutions and resources to call upon when triggered. Immediate solutions can include imagery, affirmations, something tactile, while preventative solutions can include exercise, faith, healthy habits, hobbies, and positive relationships. My goal is to motivate the group to inspire each other, support each other, and network with each other.

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Educational Interpreting A To Z. ABC to IEPs

Presented by Suzanne Cacanindin and Matt Marquis

Educational interpreting is a challenge...Period. This workshop will explore educational interpreting from A to Z...No, seriously,  Suzanne and Matt will discuss everything from the ADA to...maybe  Zombies. Attendees will also leave with their own personalized list of interpreting A to Zs to tap into and use in the classrooms as well as the rest of their interpreting careers.

lunch break

“Don’t just survive as an interpreter, but learn to thrive as an interpreter.”

Presented by Caleb Woolard

 

Vicarious trauma, PTSD, and compassion fatigue, these are all out there in our field. This workshop provides an opportunity for us to learn as a group through discussions, and hands-on participation with a focus on building self-resiliency. What skills in mitigating these stresses do you already have, and what skills do you need to develop? We take an approach at analyzing these in ourselves. Rather than waiting to fix damage once it is done, we will look at how as interpreters we can promote self-care strategies before, during, and post assignment to prevent damage

Crisis Intervention and Mental Health in the deaf community.

Presented by Ashley Stacy

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Topics covered include, how to work with a survivor? The placement of where the interpreters  stand in a room is important, when interpreting should they touch the deaf victim/survivor?  Should they stand too close or too far? While interpreting the interpreter is sometime the "voice" of the deaf person, but it may shift in a situation where the person is facing a crisis and this person that is facing a crisis does not have many resources-  How does the interpreter maintain boundaries of being the "Voice",? and when do they “advocate” – Hopefully the attendees  will focus  on their own body language, and sensitivity in working with a deaf person in crisis and learn to be the middle ground for them.

Sunday 

8-12 noon

Meeting People Where They Are: A Look at the Agent Skills Model and its Impact on Interpreters

Presented by Jessica Minges

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This workshops examines Nieto et al.’s (2010) Agent Skills Model, types of allyship, and the impact on interpreters on and off the job.  Participants will examine their own socially prescribed agent and target statuses, their own thoughts and behaviors, as well as the impact of the Agent Skills Model when working toward allyship with target group members. Through group discussion, participants will identify examples of thoughts and behaviors associated with each phase of the model, as well as how to potentially meet others where they are when it comes to discussions of oppression, social justice, and allyship.

S/he Did What?!!

Examining Power and Privilege within the Interpreting Team

Presented by Cynthia Napier

This workshop will be conducted in ASL 

 

As interpreters, we often discuss how power and privilege can effect the relationship between the Deaf and Hearing participants in the interpreted interaction.  However, it's important to understand the impact of power and privilege on team dynamics.  It is equally important that we develop strategies that will foster a positive and supportive interpreting environment. Through discussion and group activities, participants will:

 

  • Examine the effects of power and privilege within the interpreting team;

  • Identify microaggressions that can occur within the interpreting team;

  • Evaluate the effect of microaggressions on the interpreting process;

  • Develop strategies to counter microaggressions; and

  • Develop strategies to promote and foster healthy team interactions.

Lunch break

When Brave Space Meets Social (Media) Space: A Conversation on Civility, Interaction, and Ethics 

Presented by Jessica Minges

Are our online personas our true selves?  Do social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc.) allow us to forego our professional practices? This workshop will look at how social media impacts our civility and interactions with one another online, how it compares when face-to-face with others, and its ethical implications. Participants will have opportunities to examine their own actions and beliefs, as well as to discuss their perspectives and ideas with others. 

Our Inner Voices: Personal Bias and Filters

Presented by Brian Jensen

The title says it all!

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Afternoon Session 1-5

Afternoon Session 1-5

Conference Schedule

(subject to change)

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