Join us for “What’s in a Name?” Anna Witter Merithew
This session delves into what it means to be an interpreter and the role of an interpreter K-12 and post-secondary.
Presenter
Anna Witter-Merithew, M.Ed., CSC, SC:L, OIC:C, SC:PA, CI and CT is the Director of the MARIE Center housed at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). MARIE is a partner center of the National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers (NCIEC) and serves as the Center of Excellence on Legal Interpreting. In her capacity as Director, Anna oversees the Legal Interpreter Training Program (LITP) offered through UNC, is currently creating a court interpreting induction program in each of the NCIEC regions, and is developing a series of training packages for a legal interpreting train-the-trainer event that will soon be launched.
Participant Requirements
Participants must take the pre and post tests and keep their webinar screen active at least 70% of the time to earn CEUs. Texas BEI CEUs are approved (.15). If you need RID CEUs, contact an RID CEU provider in advance of the session to request PINRA approval to earn CEUs.
CART (Communication Access Real-time Translation) will be provided. Email [email protected] or call 512-407-3267 (voice) or 512-410-7691 (VP) for other necessary accommodations by 11/30/2014.
Audio can be obtained through your computer. If you need sign language interpreter services have the relay service of your choice call 1-866-226-9790, access code 3799711 to join the session. If you do not have speakers on your computer, call the number above to access the audio portion of the session.
Register for a session now by clicking a date below:
Thursday, December 4, 2014 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/183831304
Thursday, December 4, 2014 5:00 PM – 6:30 AM CST
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/576935033
Once registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Mac®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.6 or newer
Mobile attendees
Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet
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