DeafBlind Interpreting: A Panel Discussion Workshop – Austin
Austin Interpreters for the Deaf is pleased to announce their upcoming workshop: DeafBlind Interpreting: A Panel Discussion on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 9:00am to 11:00am at the ACC Highland Business Center campus room 411.
Austin Interpreters for the Deaf presents Deafblind Interpreting: A Panel Discussion This panel session will focus on interpreting for deafblind consumers.
AID Panel Discussion and General Membership Meeting Date April 11, 2015 Panel Discussion
9:00 AM—11:00 AM
AID Membership Meeting
11:15 AM—12 noon
Location
Austin Community College (ACC) Highland Business Center (HBC) 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX Room 411 CEUs RID and BEI .2 CEUs pending.
Session Language: Sign language
Cost: Free for AID members
Accommodations
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation, email [email protected] Hold the Date!! April 18 “Spring Social Event”
Austin Interpreters for the Deaf presents Deafblind Interpreting: A Panel Discussion This workshop brings together interpreters from across Austin and the surrounding area to share their experiences. This panel session will focus on interpreting for deafblind consumers. The panelists have been chosen based on their expertise in a specific field and the years of experience interpreting in that field.
Practical information will be shared regarding actual ethical dilemmas faced by interpreters in everyday settings. Participants, certified and pre-certified interpreters, will have an opportunity to engage with panelists, and each other, to work through these real ethical dilemmas.
Panel Members:
Nancy Riley, Moderator. Interpreter, SSP, Educator She is interested in exploring “DB Heart” through involvement with the DB community at national camps and local events.
Kim Powers: DeafBlind Self Advocacy Trainer; Master Certification, Pro-Tactile Trainer, President TXDBA, Board Member & Task Force of DBSC of Austin
Molly Sinanan: Helen Keller Regional Representative
Doug Rollins: DB Support Service Provider Coordinator, Interpreter Coordinator for TXDBA and CDI
Target Audience: certified and pre-certified interpreters will benefit from the discussion!
June 6, 2015—Legal Interpreting: A Panel Discussion Austin Community College, Highland Business Center (HBC) Room 411 Join AID for only $15, go to aidaustin.com
Name: Mollie Bea Passernig
E_mail: [email protected]
Attached please find the flyer with details.
