Interpretek is an approved RID sponsor for continuing education activities. This program is offered for up to (TBA) CEUs and assumes some to extensive knowledge of the topic. |
WORKSHOPS
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**The following is the list of accepted workshops as of 2/28/2017, and is subject to change.
RID CEUs are posted and can earn up to 1.4 CEUs**
RID CEUs are posted and can earn up to 1.4 CEUs**
Thursday, June 8
" SB 323 and Language Acquisition vs. Language Deprivation” CEU 0.3 PS
Petra M. Horn-Marsh, PhD Kester Horn-Marsh, MA Chriz Dally, MA Inform and educate the community about the purpose of SB 323 and its impact on the d/hh children of Kansas as we currently have a governor-appointed advisory committee to develop language assessments for all d/hh children from birth to age 8. Participants will understand why this bill is important as they learn about how d/hh children acquire language in contrast to centuries of language deprivation. Participants will be exposed to case studies of d/hh children with typical language acquisition and to children who have experienced language delays and language deprivation. Participants will also learn methods to ensure appropriate language development in both ASL and English during the critical period of language acquisition. |
Keynote: “Interpreters: From Deaf Disempowerment to True Allies” CEU 0.2 PS
Trudy Suggs, MPA, CDI Trudy Suggs, based on her November 2012 presentation that went viral online, provides a historical overview of how interpreters and Deaf people have contributed to the disempowerment of Deaf people. Participants will look at real-life examples and media stories, and use case studies to develop resolutions or strategies. With deep introspection in a positive, upbeat manner with like-minded peers, participants will leave with positive and new strategies for how they can recognize, and address, disempowerment on an everyday basis. |
Friday, June 9
"MATH?!?!?! How can I interpret ASL in Math classes?!?" CEU 0.3 PS
Paul Glaser, MSE, CDI There is increasing importance being placed on the role mathematics signs play in teaching and learning in the classroom. Many teachers and interpreters have different signs for certain mathematics terms and it is possible that a lack of standardization may influence learning. There is a particular need to discuss perceptions of technical signs in order to help prepare new teachers and interpreters who pursue careers in mathematics education for the deaf. The present workshop was designed to assist new and experienced mathematics teachers and interpreters for the deaf as well as students interested in learning about mathematics signs. Most teachers and interpreters did not have signs for advanced mathematics terms and fingerspelled those terms to avoid inventing signs. This workshop helps you to be familiar with mathematics terms and how to apply to interpreting settings. |
“Think of a Word, Quick!" CEU 0.3 PS
Trudy Suggs, CDI When we interpret, we often encounter situations where we must make a wide variety of word and phrase choices, but we don’t always respond quickly enough with the appropriate or best choices. This workshop, designed for the intermediate to advanced interpreter, provides opportunities for participants to be involved with word/sign exercises, expanding their lexicon and appropriate vocabulary choice for either ASL or English. Participants focus on ways to expand their lexicons in both languages, especially during the interpreting process. Activities include games, actual interpreting, and lexical activities for numerous settings. This fun yet educational workshop is sure to have participants leave with new words, new strategies and a new understanding of thinking quickly. Please note that this workshop will not have voice interpretation. |
"Employment First Through Working Healthy/WORK and Other Social Security Work Incentives"
Madeleine Bowens CEU 0.3 GS Mary Ellen O’Brien Wright, MA Fear of completing losing benefits and misinformation are two of the reasons that individuals with disabilities choose not to become employed. Yet research has shown that employment plays a major role in an individual’s sense of self-esteem and self-worth, good mental and physical health, economic self-reliance and overall quality of life. This presentation will provide an overview of Social Security work incentives, including the Medicaid program Working Healthy/WORK, and how these can be used to obtain employment while gradually decreasing reliance on a public benefit system that limits income and achievement. |
“Joyfully Living with Chronic Pain” CEU 0.15 GS
Gina Swanson How to be able to be better self care to cope with pain when being out in the community or job. |
“Emergency Preparedness Presentation” CEU 0.15 GS
Jennifer Fales, We live in the heart of a disaster prone country and emergencies are a fact of life. Do you know what to do before, during and after the disaster we hope never happens and the smaller emergencies that happen everyday? We'll discuss common midwest hazards, creating an emergency plan, gathering essential supplies and finding reliable information during an incident to help keep you and your loved ones safe. |
“Scratching the Surface of Deaf/Hearing Platform” CEU 0.3 PS
Robin Shannon, MA, CDI, CLIP-R Miako (Villanueva) Rankin, PHD, CI/CT As CDIs become increasingly in demand for platform interpreting, we need to consider the unique challenges and opportunities that this type of work provides. This workshop will introduce a variety of approaches and strategies for strengthening the work of deaf/hearing teams on platform assignments, supporting increased effectiveness. |
“Understanding Sexual and Domestic Violence” CEU 0.15 PS
Jamie Wallen, BA Sarah Hussain Many academic leaders have identified domestic and sexual violence as major criminal justice, health care, and social issues. Statistically, people who are historically underserved experience higher rates of sexual and domestic violence. Responses to victims/ survivors must be trauma-informed. In this workshop, we will focus on increasing participants’ knowledge and skill base of sexual and domestic violence, including dynamics, tactics, and available resources. |
“Security Background Checks: Protecting Our Clients and Ourselves" CEU 0.15 PS
Amanda Wittman, NIC Master, KQAS 5/5 Robert J. Cooper, BA To have an open discussion about why having a security background check is important for the field of interpreting and the impact on the deaf community. |
“Access to Care & Cardiac & Stroke within the Deaf population” CEU 0.3 GS
Jana Braklow, RN, MSN, APRN-BC, CCRN Nicholas Mull, RN Manager of Nursing, Emergency Care Center Jenny Mahieu, KQAS 4/4 Interpreter, MSW Research based information to be presented regarding Cardiac and Stroke Health within the Deaf population. Information on access appropriate care depending on health concerns. |
Saturday, June 10
“Biomechanics and Sign Language Interpreting: Identifying High-Risk Behavior Patterns”
Stephanie J. Ferris, BS CEU 0.3 PS Kimberly Billyard, MS During the 1980s, the Department of Interpreting Services (DIS) at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) was impacted by a high level of injury, varying in degree from overall soreness to complete disability of its interpreting staff. This high instance of injury lead DIS, in partnership with the Center for Occupational Rehabilitation at the University of Rochester, to conduct a study attempting to identify probable causes of the injuries occurring. |
"Challenges Within Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)" CEU 0.15 PS
Amanda Wittman, NIC Master, KQAS 5/5 Robert J. Cooper, BA VRI is becoming a hot commodity among many hospitals and medical settings as a primary means for accommodating Deaf/HH. Discussion will offer some insights into challenges involved with the use of VRI and what are being proposed to improve. Some strategies, approaches and different perspectives will be discussed. |
"KCDHH Updates' CEU 0.15 PS
Robert J. Cooper, BA KCDHH has achieved several important activities during the past 2 years on behalf of all Deaf/HH people and interpreters in Kansas as well as what are planned ahead while facing significant political changes within both Federal and State levels which will affect everyone. Discussion will include how to embrace these changes to affect better outcomes and/or positive developments. |
“KAI-RID Business Meeting"
"KAD Business Meeting"
"KAD Business Meeting"