december, 2024
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CT
Location
Virtual Workshop - Zoom
Provided/Sponsored By
All Greater MN Interpreter Access grant programs are provided by ASLIS and supported by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services: Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing State Services Division.
Presented in
English with ASL Interpretation
Cost
$20 for Minnesota Metro and Out of State Interpreters
FREE for Interpreters who reside in Greater Minnesota Regions and those who don’t need CEUs
Greater MN Interpreters, enter the Coupon Code that was provided in your email. Don’t have the Coupon Code? Don’t need CEUs and want to attend for free? Email us before registering at workshops@aslis.com
All workshop registrations are final. No refunds.
CEUs
0.2 Professional Studies
ASLIS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for a total of 0.2 PS CEUs at Some Content Knowledge Level.
Event Details
Interpreting agencies of all kinds offer video remote interpreting (VRI) services, including for American
Event Details
Interpreting agencies of all kinds offer video remote interpreting (VRI) services, including for American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken languages. ASL interpreters have a crucial opportunity – and responsibility – to help shape VRI providers and ensure equitable VRI practices. This workshop will empower participants to vet VRI agencies, advocate for improved practices, and promote the appropriate application of VRI technologies.
Educational Objectives:
After this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize successful and problematic agency approaches that undermine equitable VRI access.
2. Develop effective communication strategies to guide agencies towards best practices.
3. Confidently engage with spoken language VRI providers.
ASLIS virtual workshops are NOT recorded for later viewing.
Questions about our virtual workshops? Read our Frequently Asked Questions at – www.aslis.com/attend
Presenter Bio
Danielle Meder is a nationally certified ASL interpreter with over 17 years in VRS and video remote interpreting as an interpreter and operations leader. She completed the Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting program at RIT-NTID in 2017. Danielle is a licensed trainer and co-author of The Remote Interpreter International for Cross Cultural Communications. Danielle is passionate about advocating for quality and effective language access, supporting the advancement of interpreter training for spoken language interpreters, and supporting the communicative autonomy of all! Currently, Danielle works for Equiti, a language solutions organization.
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