Deaf Interpreter Training – May 31-June 5, 2009
Deaf Interpreter Training
This training, over a one week period, May 31-June 5, 2009, is for
individuals who are deaf and are interested in becoming a deaf
interpreter, and for deaf interpreters who want to upgrade or improve
their interpreting skills. The sessions will provide an environment in
which participants can stretch their interpreting horizons and explore
new approaches in this specialty area. A highly qualified staff will
conduct the training and will include expert trainers in deaf
interpreting: Byron Bridges, Eileen Forestal, Trenton Marsh, Gino
Gouby, and Ann Horn. Areas of focus will include professional roles
and responsibilities, common business practices, laws and regulations
regarding interpreting services, negotiating communication needs,
self-assessment of interpreting performances, role and scope of
service, dealing with testing anxieties, and more.
This training is free and is limited to 40 participants;
pre-registration is required. There is a room and board fee of $175 to
stay on campus for the week. Participants should arrive on the
Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID) campus, 3200
Avenue C, Big Spring, Texas, on Sunday, May 31, 2009 between 3 p.m.
and 6 p.m. after
which dinner will be served. An introduction and orientation session
will follow. The training sessions will begin on June 1 at 8 a.m. and
to 5 p.m. daily, and will end at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 5. Big Spring
can be reached via the Midland-Odessa Airport. Airport-to-campus
transportation is available for a reasonable fee.
Only individuals who can attend for the entire week will be
considered for this intensive training. Participants are expected to
be on time for all sessions and commit to giving 100% of their energy
and time to this activity. If a participant misses any of the
sessions, CEUs and a certificate of completion will be forfeited.
The DARS Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services wants to thank
Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf, CSD of Texas, Sorenson
Communications, and Viable Communications for their support of this
project.
deaf Interpreter Training
REGISTRATION FORM
Name: ____________________________
Address:_______________________________
City ________________
State ___
Zip:______
Phone: _________________________________
Cell: ________________________________
Email: _____________________________
Registration confirmation will be sent to the above email address.
Use
an email address you check frequently. Include a copy of your current
interpreter certification card (if you have one) with registration.
On
Campus dorm and meals fee: $175. There is no fee for the training.
For
room and board payment by Check or Money Order in the amount of $175
must be made payable to SWCID. Mail registration form, copy of
certification and payment to: DARS/DHHS, PO Box 12904, Austin, Texas
78711.
For questions: [email protected] or call 512-407-3250 (V)
or
512-407-3251 (TTY), attention Randi Turner.
Only individuals who can attend for the entire week will be
considered
for this training, which is intensive. You will be expected to be on
time for all sessions and commit to giving 100% of your energy to
this
activity. If you should miss any of the sessions you will forfeit
your
CEUs and a certificate of completion for this training. Sign below to
verify that you understand these requirements.
Signature: ____________________________________________
Randi Turner
Communication Access Specialist
DARS – Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
512-407-3250 (V), 512-407-3251 (TTY)
512-407-3267 (VP), 161.137.23.203 (IP)
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