Professional Interpreting Discussions

Ryan Ketchner, a 6’1 lefty out from Wellsville, New York, is currently starring as a starting pitcher for the Double-A team West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx. So why is he being mentioned in this e-newsletter? It’s because Ryan’s deaf, and also because he may become the second deaf baseball player to make it to the Majors in the present day. He’s had one game, in 2005, so far in the Triple-AAA level of baseball, which is the last level before the Majors. How did he do? He only gave up 1 run in 7 innings. Ketchner’s certainly proven that deaf people can pitch successfully, and it may not be long before he makes it to the Majors. The Diamond Jaxx is part of the Seattle Mariners organization, so when he does make it, that’s where he’ll be, in Seattle. For more information on Ryan, you can google him using “Ryan Ketchner”.

Two Deaf Teens Featured on MTV’s True Life The Deaf community will be getting a bit of exposure, as two deaf teenagers, Chris and Amanda, will be featured on True Life: I’m Deaf! Chris will be getting a cochlear implant, and Amanda will, despite her lack of hearing, attempt to make a NFL dance squad. The episode will be broadcast on MTV, at 1 PM on Sunday, July the 20th.

http://deafdrivethru.com/ Next thing they need is a VP at the drive thru!! SMILE!

Here's the schedule for the next 3 months. Hope you'll agree to the selection of restaurants. I've never been to Chipotel Mexican Grill. If you think this is too small for possible 25 people, let me know and I'll pick another restaurant. -Pam White April 1st - Hanes Mall Food Court (Yes, April 1st! Come if you dare! Try not to be gullible at everything you hear!) April 15th - Dairio's on University Parkway in Stanleyville. Right on where Rt 66 and University Parkway merges. April 29th - Cici's Pizza on Reynolda Road May 13th - Golden Corral on University Parkway May 27th - Chipotel Mexican Grill on Hanes Mall Circle June 10th - Ihop on University Parkway near Wal-mart June 24th - Fuddrucker's on Hanes Mall Blvd

Such a powerful video!! Love it!

Dear All, Last Spring, Wes and I volunteered to act for the Fire Dept training program. Wes pretended to drive and had an accident while I sat at the back and hurt my neck. The deaf woman who showed her ASL sign of the definition for being Deaf is named Linda Cundy. She is my boss for Deaf Seniors. Let's click on: http://www.fissionmediagroup.com/AtRisk/video.htm I love you all, Lisa

This whole experience with the Signs of Development Mentor Program has been amazing from the start up until now. In the beginning I felt that I really needed a program like this to help to guide me through my beginning steps as an interpreter. Many parts of the terminology in the field of interpreting I was not aware of and I needed more clarity on the direction I was headed. I had started interpreting with so many questions about the field....and of course I still have so many questions (we are always learning) but I know that I can still turn to Pat and others for guidance. After these 6 months I feel that many of my questions have been answered and more importantly I have a clear understanding of what I am doing now and of my current path. Pat and I sat down a few times and the feedback and support that I got from her gave me the "spark" and direction I needed to delve in the research to the questions I had. I found all the answers I was seeking plus so much more. Pat re...