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INTERPRETER WORKSHOP. WELCOME!. Revision. So this is a revision of a workshop I did a few years ago for beginning interpreters. It will have most of the info from class, so you can just read through this and get the same info!. Workshop overview and Schedule. Code of ethics - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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INTERPRETER WORKSHOPINTERPRETER WORKSHOP

WELCOME!WELCOME!

Revision Revision

• So this is a revision of a workshop I So this is a revision of a workshop I did a few years ago for beginning did a few years ago for beginning interpreters. It will have most of the interpreters. It will have most of the info from class, so you can just read info from class, so you can just read through this and get the same info! through this and get the same info!

Workshop overview and Workshop overview and ScheduleSchedule

• Code of ethics Code of ethics

• Professional conduct and cultureProfessional conduct and culture

• The interpreting process The interpreting process

• Professional membershipsProfessional memberships

• NetworkingNetworking

History of InterpretingHistory of Interpreting

• Since the tower of Babel there have Since the tower of Babel there have been interpreters.been interpreters.

• Interpreters for the Deaf: no Interpreters for the Deaf: no distinction between “helper” and distinction between “helper” and interpreter until the 1960s. interpreter until the 1960s.

• Ball State University, Muncie Indiana Ball State University, Muncie Indiana 1964 the Registry of Interpreters for 1964 the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf was organized.the Deaf was organized.

Helpers vs InterpretersHelpers vs Interpreters

• In the beginning, “interpreters” were In the beginning, “interpreters” were parents, siblings, friends and pastors. parents, siblings, friends and pastors.

• Confidentiality and autonomy were Confidentiality and autonomy were issues.issues.

• No professional Interps until Registry No professional Interps until Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.of Interpreters for the Deaf.

NOTE: not ASL interpreters, NOTE: not ASL interpreters, not “sign language” but “for not “sign language” but “for the Deaf”. the Deaf”. • These “helpers” were moms and dads and These “helpers” were moms and dads and

brothers and sisters and kids and pastorsbrothers and sisters and kids and pastors

• Evolved into Interpreters Evolved into Interpreters

• Originally, idea of “Interp as a machine” to Originally, idea of “Interp as a machine” to avoid the paternalism of the pastavoid the paternalism of the past

• Later, interps were seen as “Language Later, interps were seen as “Language facilitators”facilitators”

• Currently, bi-lingual/bi-cultural model is Currently, bi-lingual/bi-cultural model is preferedprefered

INTERPRETERINTERPRETER

ASL to EnglishASL to English

English to ASL English to ASL

TTransliteratorransliterator

Visual English to Signed EnglishVisual English to Signed English

SEE ISEE I SEE IISEE II LOVE LOVE

Cued SpeechCued Speech PSEPSE MCEMCE

Other TerpsOther Terps

• Oral Interpreters- for oral deafOral Interpreters- for oral deaf• Tactile Interpreters (Deaf blind)Tactile Interpreters (Deaf blind)• Foreign Sign Language Interpreters (Russian, Foreign Sign Language Interpreters (Russian,

German,etc)German,etc)• GESTUNO Interpreters (created international sign)GESTUNO Interpreters (created international sign)• MLS (Minimum Language Skills) Interpreters MLS (Minimum Language Skills) Interpreters • Team Interpreters (switch back and forth)Team Interpreters (switch back and forth)• 3 way interpreters (multi-language or system)3 way interpreters (multi-language or system)• Backup interpreters (help catch signs, supply Backup interpreters (help catch signs, supply

words, etc) words, etc) • Turn taking relays (fatigue factors) Turn taking relays (fatigue factors) • Mentoring (brings coach) Mentoring (brings coach)

Types of InterpretingTypes of Interpreting

Simultaneous- signing or Simultaneous- signing or voicing at the same time voicing at the same time someone is voicing or signing- someone is voicing or signing- most common method in ASLmost common method in ASL

Consecutive- each language Consecutive- each language stops as other is used. Often stops as other is used. Often used in two vocal languages. used in two vocal languages.

RID- CODE OF ETHICSRID- CODE OF ETHICS

1. Interpreters/transliterators 1. Interpreters/transliterators shall keep all assignment-shall keep all assignment-

related information strictly related information strictly

confidentialconfidential

Answering any of these Answering any of these questions would violate questions would violate confidentiality- even if asked confidentiality- even if asked by the parent… by the parent… • How many Deaf were at the public How many Deaf were at the public

meeting? meeting?

• Was Johnny in school today?Was Johnny in school today?

• Were there any problems in class?Were there any problems in class?

• What doctor’s office did you visit?What doctor’s office did you visit?

• Does Suzy have that class?Does Suzy have that class?

Number TwoNumber Two

Interpreters/transliterators shall Interpreters/transliterators shall

render the message render the message faithfullyfaithfully, always conveying the , always conveying the content and spirit of the speaker content and spirit of the speaker

using language most readily using language most readily understood by the person(s) whom understood by the person(s) whom

they serve.they serve.

What do you think?What do you think?

• Speaker is giving wrong informationSpeaker is giving wrong information

• Deaf person is lying and you know itDeaf person is lying and you know it

• You are totally opposed to the views You are totally opposed to the views of the speaker. of the speaker.

The interpreter cannot interject or The interpreter cannot interject or modify, but must still do the job.modify, but must still do the job.

Number ThreeNumber Three

Interpreters/Interpreters/transliteratorshall not transliteratorshall not

counsel, advise or counsel, advise or interject personal interject personal

opinions.opinions.

What do you think?What do you think?

• The speaker is talking about abortion The speaker is talking about abortion in a very militant, one sided fashion. in a very militant, one sided fashion. You are totally in disagreement, and You are totally in disagreement, and can see the client being swayed can see the client being swayed toward the speaker’s POVtoward the speaker’s POV

• The Deaf client asks you “what do The Deaf client asks you “what do you think?” on a break. you think?” on a break.

Number FourNumber Four

Interpreters/Interpreters/transliterators shall transliterators shall

accept assignments using accept assignments using discretion with regard to discretion with regard to

skill, setting, and the skill, setting, and the consumers involved.consumers involved.

What do you think?What do you think?

• You are asked to interpret a play that You are asked to interpret a play that you love, but you are given one day you love, but you are given one day to prepare.to prepare.

• You are asked to interpret in court You are asked to interpret in court “just to fill in”.“just to fill in”.

Number FiveNumber Five

Interpreters/transliterators Interpreters/transliterators shall request shall request

compensation for compensation for services in a professional services in a professional

and judicious manner.and judicious manner.

What do you think?What do you think?

• ““I am just a beginning interpreter, I am just a beginning interpreter, maybe I shouldn’t get paid”. maybe I shouldn’t get paid”.

• By asking for compensation, we help By asking for compensation, we help establish the value of our service, establish the value of our service, and thus the profession as a whole. and thus the profession as a whole.

Number SixNumber Six

Interpreters/Interpreters/transliterators shall transliterators shall

function in a manner function in a manner appropriate to the appropriate to the

situation.situation.

What do you think?What do you think?

• Professional working attire, what is Professional working attire, what is it?it?

• Professional manner?Professional manner?

• What is a low profile?What is a low profile?

Interps must conduct themselves Interps must conduct themselves appropriate to the situation. appropriate to the situation.

Number SevenNumber Seven

Interpreters/transliterators shall strive Interpreters/transliterators shall strive

to to further their knowledgefurther their knowledge

and and skillsskills through participation in through participation in work-shops, professional meetings, work-shops, professional meetings,

interaction with professional interaction with professional colleagues, and reading of current colleagues, and reading of current

literature in the field.literature in the field.

What do you think?What do you think?

• What does this mean? What does this mean?

• Do I have to join RID and NAD? (see Do I have to join RID and NAD? (see number eight)number eight)

Number EightNumber Eight

Interpreters/transliterators, by Interpreters/transliterators, by virtue of membership or virtue of membership or

certification by the RID, Inc., certification by the RID, Inc., shall strive to maintain high shall strive to maintain high

professional standards in professional standards in compliance with the Code of compliance with the Code of

Ethics.Ethics.

WHAT DOES THIS ONE WHAT DOES THIS ONE MEAN??MEAN??

Uggg!Uggg!

Nearly every profession required Nearly every profession required association memberships, skills association memberships, skills assessment and continuing assessment and continuing education. Membership dues are just education. Membership dues are just a fact of professional life. a fact of professional life.

You might give this some You might give this some thought:thought:

Think of a StandardThink of a Standard

Determine a scenario in which this Determine a scenario in which this might be applied.might be applied.

What are some challenges to it for you What are some challenges to it for you personally? personally?

What is its purpose?What is its purpose?

Your ExpectationsYour Expectations

The next side was The next side was really for the really for the

workshop, but you workshop, but you can think about it can think about it

too… too…

Homework: Reflections Homework: Reflections

• The purpose of this assignment is to allow you the opportunity to The purpose of this assignment is to allow you the opportunity to reflect upon yourself as a professional interpreter. Please discuss reflect upon yourself as a professional interpreter. Please discuss the following ideas.the following ideas.

• Begin by describing your current work situation, your educational Begin by describing your current work situation, your educational level and try to give an objective description of your interpreting level and try to give an objective description of your interpreting skills. What kinds of jobs are you qualified for, what kind should skills. What kinds of jobs are you qualified for, what kind should you decline?you decline?

• What are your professional goals and how do you see yourself What are your professional goals and how do you see yourself accomplishing them?accomplishing them?

• Which of the code of ethics do you feel will be the most Which of the code of ethics do you feel will be the most challenging in your daily work?challenging in your daily work?

• What are your plans to continue your professional growth?What are your plans to continue your professional growth?• How can you see yourself establishing professional relationships How can you see yourself establishing professional relationships

with other local interpreters?with other local interpreters?

GOOD MORNING!!GOOD MORNING!!

• OVERVIEWOVERVIEW– Code of Ethics- continued: questions and Code of Ethics- continued: questions and

discussion discussion – The interpreting processThe interpreting process– Professional conduct and standard Professional conduct and standard

proceduresprocedures– Networking strategies Networking strategies

Activity Activity

• The next section is about the The next section is about the interpreting process itself. Let me interpreting process itself. Let me know if you have any questions. know if you have any questions.

The ProcessThe Process

• ““The committee”-those internal The committee”-those internal voices we all have…. voices we all have….

Internal NoisesInternal Noises

• Internal noisesInternal noises• Situations/ interests/ likes and dislikesSituations/ interests/ likes and dislikes• FatigueFatigue• ComfortablenessComfortableness• Physical needs: painPhysical needs: pain• Day careDay care• HungerHunger• ThirstThirst• Home stressHome stress• Personal issuesPersonal issues• Grocery listGrocery list• FearFear• Self doubtSelf doubt• Can’t seeCan’t see• Can’t hearCan’t hear

Language considerationsLanguage considerations

• Thinking in concepts not wordsThinking in concepts not words

• ASL/ PSE/ MCE/ SEE etcASL/ PSE/ MCE/ SEE etc

• Region signsRegion signs

• Technical signsTechnical signs

• Industry specific signsIndustry specific signs

• Home signs- Minimal Language Home signs- Minimal Language Skills (MLS)Skills (MLS)

Linguistic considerationsLinguistic considerations

• Grammar and syntaxGrammar and syntax• Facial expressionFacial expression• Body languageBody language• Palm orientationPalm orientation• Hand shapesHand shapes• ClassifiersClassifiers• PlacementPlacement• SequencingSequencing• Mouth movementsMouth movements• Finger spellingFinger spelling• Directional/ non directional verbsDirectional/ non directional verbs• Mouthing EnglishMouthing English

Client considerationsClient considerations

• Skilled userSkilled user

• Language levelLanguage level

• TrustTrust

• D/deafD/deaf

Cultural considerationsCultural considerations

• Punchline deliveryPunchline delivery

• Bi/biBi/bi

• IdiomsIdioms

• InterruptionsInterruptions

• Power/ oppressionPower/ oppression

Process considerationsProcess considerations

• TimingTiming

• Holding infoHolding info

• SpeedSpeed

• Concurrent/ simultaneousConcurrent/ simultaneous

• Male/ female voicingMale/ female voicing

• Appropriate language level voicingAppropriate language level voicing

• Self correctionSelf correction

• Lag timeLag time

External considerationsExternal considerations

• Others talking/ signingOthers talking/ signing

• Physical environmentPhysical environment

• ObstructionsObstructions

• LightsLights

• People in the wayPeople in the way

The Technical Part of it:The Technical Part of it:

• UnderstandingUnderstanding

• Conversion from one language to Conversion from one language to anotheranother

• DeliveryDelivery

UNDERSTANDINGUNDERSTANDING

– Ability to perceive the original messageAbility to perceive the original message– Interps intimate knowledge of the Interps intimate knowledge of the

language usedlanguage used– Culture of the speakerCulture of the speaker– Specific usage within that countrySpecific usage within that country– Interps background, both general Interps background, both general

education and specifics of the topiceducation and specifics of the topic

Conversion Conversion

• Using speech patterns that are appropriateUsing speech patterns that are appropriate• Handling problems areasHandling problems areas

Metaphors and proverbsMetaphors and proverbsAllusions to literatureAllusions to literatureJokes or storiesJokes or storiesSpeaker errorsSpeaker errorsObscure or ambiguous materialObscure or ambiguous materialInserting reading from Inserting reading from

documents that documents that the interp the interp doesn’t havedoesn’t have

DeliveryDelivery

• Good control of deliveryGood control of delivery

• Good understanding of facial Good understanding of facial expressionexpression

• Changes in tone, inflection and Changes in tone, inflection and intensity intensity

Activity Activity

• Divide into groups of threeDivide into groups of three• One is the interp, one is the hearing One is the interp, one is the hearing

client, and one is the Deaf clientclient, and one is the Deaf client• The Deaf client has an all expense The Deaf client has an all expense

paid trip to Disney World and wants a paid trip to Disney World and wants a companion. Try to find out enough companion. Try to find out enough about each other to see if you want about each other to see if you want to go together. to go together.

ProfessionalismProfessionalism

• Dress and ConductDress and Conduct

• Time managementTime management

• Unspoken RulesUnspoken Rules

• Interpreters BagInterpreters Bag

• Freelance vs. educationalFreelance vs. educational

• Paid or volunteerPaid or volunteer

Dress and ConductDress and Conduct

• Cocktail waitress in a Dolly Parton Wig!Cocktail waitress in a Dolly Parton Wig!

• Smocks?? Many interps just wear them Smocks?? Many interps just wear them to save wardrobe and look professionalto save wardrobe and look professional

• To Paint or not to paint- nails are need to To Paint or not to paint- nails are need to be well groomed and UN-paintedbe well groomed and UN-painted

• Deaf time for interps doesn’t apply! Deaf time for interps doesn’t apply! Professionals are ON TIME!Professionals are ON TIME!

Educating the Hearing Educating the Hearing ClientClient• Address the Deaf person directly Address the Deaf person directly • Do not direct questions or comments to the interpreter Do not direct questions or comments to the interpreter

even in an effort to be friendly. The interpreter is there as a even in an effort to be friendly. The interpreter is there as a function, not as another person involved in conversation function, not as another person involved in conversation

• The Deaf know normal greetings between themselves and The Deaf know normal greetings between themselves and interpreters are acceptable interpreters are acceptable

• Acknowledge interpreter and maintain professional Acknowledge interpreter and maintain professional demeanor throughout assignment demeanor throughout assignment

• Interpreter is not a family member or close personal friend. Interpreter is not a family member or close personal friend. • The Code of Ethics protects the Hearing client as well.The Code of Ethics protects the Hearing client as well.• Give the interpreter a copy of the speech (lists of names, Give the interpreter a copy of the speech (lists of names,

technical terms, etc) ahead of time in order to insure technical terms, etc) ahead of time in order to insure accurate interpretation for the Deaf audience accurate interpretation for the Deaf audience

Time ManagementTime Management

• Date Date • Time Time • Duration of assignment  (4+ hours, requires 2 Duration of assignment  (4+ hours, requires 2

interpreters) interpreters) • Number of hearing impaired participants and Number of hearing impaired participants and

hearing participants (are speakers Deaf or hearing participants (are speakers Deaf or Hearing?) Hearing?)

• Contact person's name and phone Contact person's name and phone • Nature of the assignment: voice or sign?, type of Nature of the assignment: voice or sign?, type of

meeting? topics? setting? meeting? topics? setting? • Languages/modalities preferred by hearing Languages/modalities preferred by hearing

impaired impaired • Procedures for payment Procedures for payment

The Interpreter BagThe Interpreter Bag

• Survival gearSurvival gear

• Better than a purseBetter than a purse

• Grab and runGrab and run

The Interpreter's Bag The Interpreter's Bag

• Interpreters, whether working in the community Interpreters, whether working in the community or in educational settings, must be prepared for a or in educational settings, must be prepared for a multitude of situations and most keep a carry-all multitude of situations and most keep a carry-all bag in order to meet those challenges. Here are bag in order to meet those challenges. Here are some suggestions:some suggestions:

• MATERIAL MATERIAL – black nylon black nylon – it can be set on the floor and cleaned off easily it can be set on the floor and cleaned off easily – professional and functional appearanceprofessional and functional appearance

• STRAP STRAP – over-the-shoulder to leave hands free for signing over-the-shoulder to leave hands free for signing – Try to carry it on the left side to keep pressure off your Try to carry it on the left side to keep pressure off your

dominant shoulder dominant shoulder

Organization of BagOrganization of Bag

• Four main compartments: Four main compartments: – Three-ring binderThree-ring binder that holds paperwork, maps, etc. that holds paperwork, maps, etc. – Food (snacks or a microwave meal, depending on the Food (snacks or a microwave meal, depending on the

assignment) assignment) – Professional items: Professional items:

• cell phone/pager cell phone/pager • personal business cards personal business cards • agency business cards agency business cards • agency nametags agency nametags • PDA PDA • pens pens • notepad notepad • interpreting credentials interpreting credentials • small flashlight small flashlight • extra batteries for flashlight and PDA extra batteries for flashlight and PDA • extra watch or small clock (just in case)extra watch or small clock (just in case)

Personal Items in BagPersonal Items in Bag

• keys keys • driver's license driver's license • extra cash for food or parking extra cash for food or parking • lipstick (for transliterating assignments) lipstick (for transliterating assignments) • water bottle water bottle • book book • nail clippers/scissors/tweezers set nail clippers/scissors/tweezers set • cough drops cough drops • brush brush • lotion lotion • contacts case and rewetting drops contacts case and rewetting drops • spare glasses spare glasses • tissues tissues • antibacterial gel antibacterial gel • chewable Pepto-Bismol chewable Pepto-Bismol • Sudafed Sudafed • IbuprofenIbuprofen• A smockA smock• An extra pair of panty hoseAn extra pair of panty hose

More Bag tips:More Bag tips:

• A medium-sized bag can be bought for $25 or less. Fashion A medium-sized bag can be bought for $25 or less. Fashion and cost are not as important as functionality! and cost are not as important as functionality!

• I always use travel-size items to save space. I always use travel-size items to save space. • Sometimes I have switched over to a backpack for school Sometimes I have switched over to a backpack for school

field trips - parks, zoos, museums, etc. It is much easier to field trips - parks, zoos, museums, etc. It is much easier to wear it on my back than keeping up with a regular bag wear it on my back than keeping up with a regular bag while interpreting on the go. while interpreting on the go.

• An interpreting bag is more than a purse and better than a An interpreting bag is more than a purse and better than a briefcase. It is better to feel more prepared - you never briefcase. It is better to feel more prepared - you never know what will come up! know what will come up!

• Most interpreters always try to keep a comfortable pair of Most interpreters always try to keep a comfortable pair of shoes in the car, as well as a change of clothing for shoes in the car, as well as a change of clothing for emergency situations. emergency situations.

Freelance vs. EducationalFreelance vs. Educational

• What’s the difference?What’s the difference?– In time?In time?– In pay?In pay?– In prestige?In prestige?– In experience?In experience?

EducationalEducational

• Most interps start out hereMost interps start out here

• Unfortunately, has less prestige, since Unfortunately, has less prestige, since most of us started out here. I think this most of us started out here. I think this is unwarranted, as educational settings is unwarranted, as educational settings are diverse and challenging. are diverse and challenging.

• Pay is less (starts about $9/hr in Pay is less (starts about $9/hr in Spokane)Spokane)

• Hours are more regular- 30 a week. Hours are more regular- 30 a week.

FreelanceFreelance

• Works in the communityWorks in the community

• Pays better (starts about $25/hr for Pays better (starts about $25/hr for non-certified, $35+ for certs. Much non-certified, $35+ for certs. Much more in larger urban areas: Seattle, more in larger urban areas: Seattle, LA)LA)

• Work less stable, “on call”. But Work less stable, “on call”. But reputation is everything and well reputation is everything and well known interps will work a lot!known interps will work a lot!

RID Membership RID Membership www.rid.orgwww.rid.org

• General memberGeneral member

• CertificationCertification

Types of Certification:Types of Certification:

CI CI (Certificate of (Certificate of Interpretation)Interpretation)

Holders of this certificate are recognized as Holders of this certificate are recognized as fully certified in Interpretation and have fully certified in Interpretation and have demonstrated the ability to interpret demonstrated the ability to interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English in both sign-to-voice and spoken English in both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign. The interpreter's ability and voice-to-sign. The interpreter's ability to transliterate is not considered in this to transliterate is not considered in this certification. Holders of the CI are certification. Holders of the CI are recommended for a broad range of recommended for a broad range of interpretation assignments. This test is interpretation assignments. This test is currently available.currently available.

CT (Certificate of CT (Certificate of Transliteration) Transliteration)

Holders of this certificate are Holders of this certificate are recognized as fully certified in recognized as fully certified in Transliteration and have demonstrated the Transliteration and have demonstrated the ability to transliterate between English-ability to transliterate between English-based sign language and spoken English in based sign language and spoken English in both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign. The both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign. The transliterator's ability to interpret is not transliterator's ability to interpret is not considered in this certification. Holders of considered in this certification. Holders of the CT are recommended for a broad range the CT are recommended for a broad range of transliteration assignments. This test is of transliteration assignments. This test is currently available.currently available.

SC:L (Specialist Certificate: SC:L (Specialist Certificate: Legal) Legal)

Holders of this specialist certificate have Holders of this specialist certificate have demonstrated specialized knowledge of demonstrated specialized knowledge of legal settings and greater familiarity with legal settings and greater familiarity with language used in the legal system. language used in the legal system. Generalist certification and documented Generalist certification and documented training and experience is required prior to training and experience is required prior to sitting for this exam. Holders of the SC:L are sitting for this exam. Holders of the SC:L are recommended for a broad range of recommended for a broad range of assignments in the legal setting. This test is assignments in the legal setting. This test is currently available. currently available.

OTC (Oral Transliteration OTC (Oral Transliteration certificate)certificate)

Holders of this generalist certificate have Holders of this generalist certificate have demonstrated, using silent oral techniques demonstrated, using silent oral techniques and natural gestures, the ability to and natural gestures, the ability to transliterate a spoken message from a transliterate a spoken message from a person who hears to a person who is deaf or person who hears to a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing and the ability to understand hard-of-hearing and the ability to understand and repeat the message and intent of the and repeat the message and intent of the speech and mouth movements of the person speech and mouth movements of the person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. This test is who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. This test is currently available. currently available.

Certs for Deaf InterpretersCerts for Deaf Interpreters

• Certified Deaf InterpreterCertified Deaf Interpreter

• Conditional Legal Interpreting Permit-Conditional Legal Interpreting Permit-Relay Relay

Why join RID or NAD?Why join RID or NAD?

• NewslettersNewsletters

• Strength in numbersStrength in numbers

• RID insurance programsRID insurance programs

• Looks good on a resume!Looks good on a resume!

http://www.rid.orghttp://www.rid.org

http://www.nad.orghttp://www.nad.org

Local NetworkingLocal Networking

• Hearing and Speech CenterHearing and Speech Center• South Eastern Washington Service South Eastern Washington Service

Center for the Deaf and Hard of Center for the Deaf and Hard of HearingHearing124 N. 5th Avenue124 N. 5th AvenuePasco Washington 99301Pasco Washington 99301(509) 543-9644 or (888) 543-6598 (509) 543-9644 or (888) 543-6598 VoiceVoice

http://www.tcfn.org/deafcenter/http://www.tcfn.org/deafcenter/

Vancouver School Vancouver School Immersion!Immersion!

http://www.wsd.wa.gov/http://www.wsd.wa.gov/Register by June 10Register by June 10

July 13-18 July 13-18 $395 includes $395 includes

everything! (and the everything! (and the tee shirt!)tee shirt!)

ACTIVITYACTIVITY

• What can I do to create a community What can I do to create a community of interpreters/ signers?of interpreters/ signers?

• How do I see myself involved in How do I see myself involved in networking?networking?

• How important is it to my language/ How important is it to my language/ career goals?career goals?

THAT’S ALL FOLKS!THAT’S ALL FOLKS!

• You have my website with linksYou have my website with links

http://www.justsinay.homestead.comhttp://www.justsinay.homestead.com

• You have the resourcesYou have the resources

• Spread the wordSpread the word

• See most of you on Monday!See most of you on Monday!