Professional Interpreting Discussions

I think that interpreters should have the opportunity to discuss and share their pre-assignment research, lessons learned, etc., regarding assignments that may be similar. For example, if someone is interpreting a play in California, and then a different interpreting team will be interpreting the same play in New York, they could share their resources, experiences, and lessons learned. This could ensure quality standards and develop a body of working knowledge within the interpreting field. Although I am unaware of any repository or place where interpreters can share their resources, experiences, and lessons learned broadly, this idea could be developed into an online forum where all interpreters could submit their research and resources for others to use. In addition to this forum being used by interpreters as a means of sharing resources, it could also be used as a way for companies or organizations to post jobs for other interpreters worldwide or even just in their local area. Thi...

Social media has created a significant shift in the way people are communicating and sharing ideas online. Personal relationships and identities are forever etched in each electronic keystroke that we take. Ideas and political movements that are sparked online can take off like wildfire through millions of online forums, RSS feeds, blogs, Facebook posts, and twitter feed. Assignment confidentiality and ethics can be breached innocently in only a few seconds and create a major ethical dilemma that lasts a lifetime. Your smartphone may post a specific assignment location, or someone may take a picture in a public venue while you are interpreting and post it on Facebook. Posts that were once thought harmless or innocent can cost a job or online reputation as more and more stakeholders, employers, consumers, and colleagues are using it to connect with others in the field. The whole notion of confidentiality and ethics are evolving with the advent of this new technology. Social media is al...

http://www.deaftv.com/film/Exodus/ Exodus: Deaf Jewish Family Escapes the Holocaust An incredibly moving documentary of a Deaf family's (Wiener/Rattner) escape through the Holocaust (1941-1945). Thank You to Patti Durr and R.I.T. for allowing us to showcase this film. Captions and narration.

JOB CLASS TITLE: Interpreter Services Consultant POSITION NUMBER: 60043255 DEPARTMENT: Dept of Health and Human Services SALARY RANGE: $35,337.00 - $56,330.00 Annually SALARY GRADE / SALARY GRADE EQUIVALENT: 68 COMPETENCY LEVEL: Not Applicable APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Full-Time WORK LOCATION: Mecklenburg County OPENING DATE: 03/09/12 CLOSING DATE: 03/22/12 5:00 PM Eastern Time DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This position provides communication access (ASL interpreting and coordination) for the staff and customers of the Charlotte Regional Center. Additionally, this staff will identify developmental needs of area interpreters: coordinate and/or provide trainings and skills development; provide information on legal compliance related to interpreting including the ADA, EIPA and NC Licensure Law; develop local interpreter resources and serve as Charlotte Resource Center’s Representative in local interpreter meetings. Travel will include coverage of the region’s 10...

Hello. Just passing on an employment opportunity at the DSDHH Administrative Office in Raleigh. This is the position Pat Stivland had been in for the last several years. (Pat is now the Deaf & Deaf-Blind Services Manager.) Please pass this on to anyone who may be interested. More details and an application can be found at http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/ (click the orange “Search Jobs” and then in the search field type “communication access manager”) Job Class Title:Community Development Specialist I Working Title:Communication Access Manager Position Number: 60043280 Department:Dept of Health and Human Services Salary Range:$38,174.00 - $61,632.00 Annually Salary Grade / Salary Grade Equivalent: 70 Competency Level: Not Applicable Appointment Type:Permanent Full-Time Pos. Location:Wake County, North Carolina Opening Date:Mon. 02/27/12 Closing Date/Time:Wed. 03/07/12 5:00 PM Eastern Time

UNCG features an ASL film called "Versa Effect." It will be shown at UNCG-School of Education Building 1300 Spring Garden Street Greensboro, NC on Saturday March 17, 2012 at 2 pm. The tickets are $11 each and the money will go to NC Black Deaf Advocates. Please share it with anyone who will be interested. Contact Joseph Hill at jchill3@uncg.edu or VP 240-724-6670. You can also buy the DVD! :c)

http://limpingchicken.com/ The Limping Chicken, a brand-new website offering news, features and opinion on deaf issues and culture in the UK! As well as producing its own content, The Limping Chicken will help you find the most interesting, informative and thought-provoking deaf blogs, news and entertainment on the web. This site is deaf-produced and editorially independent. To find out more about us, click here. The Limping Chicken is edited by partially-deaf journalist and scriptwriter Charlie Swinbourne.

Saturday, March 24th from 2-5:30pm at Bur Mil Park 5834 Bur-Mill Club Road Greensboro, NC 27410 We will be at the front picnic tables by the playgrounds and volleyball net. This is a potluck style BBQ—we will provide the hotdogs and drinks, just bring a side dish and be ready to have some fun! We will be raising money for NCKODA—please bring a donation of $5 or more per family. Thanks! For more information contact: Monica McGee at mamcgee87@yahoo.com or Ruben Leon at ruben.leon64@gmail.com

Crowded: Episode Six from Bison TV on Vimeo .

“Improve Your Communication Skills & Have More Fun At Your Job” Facilitated by Paul Barrett Hosted by Triangle NCRID (TRID) 0.25 Professional Studies CEUs Workshop Description: This workshop is the colliding of two worlds: interpreting and improvisation! Interpreting is all about improvisation. It is about being in the moment, actively listening, relaxing and enjoying engaging in something that you like doing. This workshop will give you new tools to help you become a more effective interpreter, and enjoy your job more. Audience: This workshop is intended for working interpreters and interpreting students of all levels. Presenter: Paul Barrett has been performing and teaching improvisation all across America for more than 10 years. He lives now in Raleigh and is the Associate Director at Comedy Worx in downtown Raleigh. He has taught improvisational techniques to Fortune 500 companies and is always delighted to have the opportunity to share how improvisation makes your job, and you...

http://www.dcc.vccs.edu/Departments/a&s/Academics/weit.htm Danville Community College offers two programs for interpreters; a Career Studies Certificate and an AA & S degree with a Specialization in Educational Interpreting. Because partial funding is provided by the Department of Education (DOE), priority for admission is given to working educational interpreters. The non-traditional one credit courses are taught primarily on weekends, meeting one weekend per month. The program director is Dr. Carl Amos and the coordinator of the program is Cat Clough (CSC, CI, CT, Ed: K-12, ASLTA - Professional); the other instructors are qualified deaf and hearing interpreter educators:

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There’s An App for That! The following apps for iPod/iPad use were gathered from several sources and intended only as suggestions for educators to review and use as deemed individually appropriate. It is not intended to be complete nor does inclusion of any app on this list indicate endorsement or recommendation by the Virginia Department of Education or sponsored projects. Internet searches may be used to obtain complete information on each app. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Related Apps Adapted Book- 5 Pumpkins ($.99)- an interactive book using a sign language interpreter to tell and model the story of the 5 little pumpkins sitting on a gate Alphabet Tracer ($1.99) Learn the shapes, signs (in ASL and British), and sounds of the alphabet ASL Dictionary ($2.99) An ASL sign language dictionary that has 4,800 signs, common English phrases, and numerical system. ASL Word Match ($2.99) ASL Word Match tests your knowledge of five basic and five more advanced ASL handshapes. The challenge...

Hold the dates!!! Alabama's Mental Health Interpreter Training Program has been scheduled for August 6-10, 2012 at Troy University in Montgomery. A 40-hour course designed to provide a sound basis for interpreters to work effectively in mental health settings as part of a professional team. The course includes: Mental health systems and culture, Sources of Communication Breakdown Associated with Mental Illness and Treatment, Interpreters' Roles, Tools, and Resources, Severe Language Dysfluency and Visual Gestural Communication/CDIs/Interpreters who are Deaf, Psychiatric Emergencies, Confidentiality Ethics and Laws, Support Groups and Community Mental Health Services, Psycholinguistic Errors and Demand Control Schema for Interpreting Applied to Mental Health. PRESENTERS INCLUDE: Bob Pollard, Robyn Dean, Roger Williams, Steve Hamerdinger, Charlene Crump, Brian McKenny, Shannon Reese, et. al. A MINIMUM OF 4.0 RID CEUS WILL BE OFFERED. SPONSORED BY: *ADARA *Troy University *Alabama...

DSDHH is currently hiring for the Telecommunications Resources Manager and a brand new position called “Deaf and Deaf-Blind Services Manager.” Also, they are hiring for the Telecommunications Consultant position in Wilmington. Additional positions will be posted as well, a manager for the Greensboro Center and an Interpreting Specialists Position in Wilson. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please pass on the following link: http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4451&DHHSNumber=4419

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