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August 22, 2008
EIP: Interpreter Workshop info
EIP: Educational interpreter 2008 Summer Institute
Leadership: The Only Way To Success
April 28, 2008
Greetings!
We have received much feedback in 2007 to PLEASE bring more workshops to the Central Florida area. Your team has been working hard to do just that!
Download the flyer: Leadership: The Only Way To Success
for an upcoming Leadership workshop held at ASL Services on April 27th and 28th.
Psy. Jose Bertran has presented this incredible workshops around the country and has received incredible reviews from it.
There are 2 opportunities to attend (1 on a weekend and one on a weekday) and CEU/ACET points will be offered as well.
Please make sure to sign up this week to secure your spot and hope to see you there! Please pass along/post for other colleagues and friends.
Best Regards,
Gabrielle Joseph
ASL Services, Inc.
**Employees can use their Professional Development stipend for this event**
Teamwork and Team Building: Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing
April 05, 2008
Flagler College Office of Services to Students with Disabilities and the Gallaudet University Regional Center at Flagler College in Florida are sponsoring "Teamwork and Team Building: Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing" workshop on Saturday April 5. The workshop will be in the Virginia Room of the Flagler College Ringhaver Student Center (corner of Sevilla and King Street) from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
The workshop will be presented by Deborah Kamm Larew and Debbie Smith. The workshop will discuss points for interpreters working together as a team. Attendees will be able to earn .35 RID CEUs for CMP or ACET in the area of professional studies.
The cost is $20/person if registered by March 29 and $25 if paying at the door.
Download the conference flyer and registration form here.
Please forward and share with any interested persons. For more information, contact the Gallaudet University Regional Center at GURC@flagler.edu
Partnering with the Deaf Community: The Keys to a Successful Relationship
March 18, 2008
Presented By: Dr. Angel M. Ramos
Dr. Ramos is the author of Triumph of the Spirit: The DPN Chronicle which is being used by over 40 postsecondary programs in the country. He travels extensively spreading the DPN message that by working together as Partners, hearing and Deaf people can accomplish the impossible.
Focus of the Workshop: What lessons can be learned from the 1988 Deaf President Now movement and what lessons can be learned for relay operators to work more successfully with Deaf people, including those in the Hispanic Deaf Community?
You have 2 opportunities to attend!
Tuesday, March 18th 8am-Noon
Tuesday, March 18th 1:30p-5:30p
Kissimmee, Florida Workshop Location: ASL Services, Inc. 3700 Commerce Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34741.
Questions? Contact Gabrielle Joseph at Gabrielle@aslservices.com or contact Marlene Flores at 888-SIGN-ASL.
Language: English (Kissimmee, FL)
Workshop Fees: $25.00 for each participant. Spaces are limited, please register early.
A total of .4 hours of RID professional development CEU’s/ACET are available.
In the event of cancellation on the part of an attendee, 100% refund will be issued up to 5 business days prior to the event. After that point in time, no refunds will be processed.
Sex Signs, Cities Signs and My Deaf Culture Experience
March 15, 2008
Presented By: Jose Granda
Kissimmee, Florida
Friday, March 14th 10am-4:30pm
Saturday, March 15th 10am-4:30pm
SEX SIGNS: OVER 100 WORDS, HOW TO USE PROPER SIGNS FOR PROFESSIONAL SITUATION, AND CASUAL SOCIAL WITH DEAF PEOPLE
CITIES,STATES, AND COUNTRIES SIGNS: KNOWLEDGE THE SIGNS PLACE (AMERICA'S SIGN AND THEIR OWN SIGNS ) AND HAVE A REASON TO RELATE WITH SIGNS SYMBOLS
MY DEAF CULTURE'S EXPERIENCES:GROWING UP WITH THE COMMUNICATIONS WITH PARENTS ,INTERPRETERS ,AND JOBS ALSO, WITH THE ADA.
Kissimmee, Florida Workshop Location: ASL Services, Inc. 3700 Commerce Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34741.
Questions? Contact Gabrielle Joseph at Gabrielle@aslservices.com or contact Marlene Flores at 888-SIGN-ASL.
Language: English (Kissimmee, FL)
Workshop Fees: $40.00 for each participant. Spaces are limited, please register early.
A total of 0.6 hours of RID professional development CEU’s are available (30 min for lunch).
In the event of cancellation on the part of an attendee, 100% refund will be issued up to 5 business days prior to the event. After that point in time, no refunds will be processed.
Law Students with Disabilities Workshop
March 01, 2008
The Disability Independence Group (DIG) is very pleased to invite you to the Law Students with Disabilities Workshop to be held on Saturday, March 1st at Florida International University’s College of Law. It will also be available by simultaneous web cast for participants throughout the State of Florida. This workshop has been made possible by the generous support of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association and their Diversity Grant Program and Florida International University College of Law.
The workshop is the outcome of considerable discussion and planning by the many lawyers with disabilities who have worked with the Disability Independence Group over the past 4 years and Law School Student Services and Placement professionals. Topics to be covered include: The Americans with Disabilities Act, Application to the Bar, Turning Employment Obstacles into Opportunities, and the Personal Employment Experiences of Lawyers with Disabilities. A Resource Manual will be available to all participants.
The targeted audience for this workshop is law students with disabilities although the workshop is open to other interested persons. We ask you to assist us in recruiting students to attend the workshop.
Please distribute the attached invitation and registration form to as many students as possible. Any additional outreach would be greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions, please call Mizell Campbell Jr., Esq., Training Coordinator by phone 352- 514-0381 or e-mail, mizellesq@hotmail.com or Danielle Strickman, Project Director, The Disability Independence Group, 305-267-3488.
Thank you very much for your interest and assistance.
Sincerely:
Danielle Strickman, Project Director and Mizell Campbell Jr., Esq., Training Coordinator
Dealing with Latino Cultural Nuances While Interpreting
January 17, 2008
ASL Services and Latino proudly announces that there will be an upcoming workshop available to both Florida and Puerto Rico interpreters.
Sergio Pena of Mexico will be presenting on "Dealing with Latino Cultural Nuances While Interpreting."
This workshop will have a primary focus on voicing dealing with different Latino nuances.
There will be a total of four same workshops available to accommodate each interpreter's schedule.
Kissimmee, Florida:
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 from 8am to 12pm
Tuesday, January 15, 2007 from 130pm to 530pm
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico:
Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 8am to 12pm
Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 130pm to 530pm
The workshop will cost $40.00 for each participant and CEU's will be available to participants.
Please be on the look for more specifics.
Sergio Pena's biography:
Quadralingual Interpreter in the Southern California and Mexico. He has a particular area of expertise is in LSM/Spanish.
• Certified in Mexican Sign Language by the State of Sonora, Morelos and Mexico City.
• Fluent in English, Spanish, Mexican Sign Language, and American Sign Language
• Professor at an Interpreting Training Program in the University UABC in Tijuana, Baja California
• Scored level 5 (highest score possible) on the bilingual oral/written Spanish test as measured by the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD)
• Religious interpreting in Spanish, English, ASL and LSM (Mexican Sign Language)
• Lecturer in educating Deaf children with Mexican Sign Language and Spanish
Workshop: Dealing With Hispanic Cultural Nuances
January 15, 2007
Dealing With Hispanic Cultural Nuances While Interpreting and How to Apply it to Minimum-lingual, Semi-lingual, and Non-lingual Hispanic Deaf Clients.
Workshop Registration (English)
Workshop Registration (Español)
The Presenter: Sergio Peña has a BA in education with a linguistics specialization from San Diego State University, and is a professional multilingual interpreter and instructor in four languages (ASL, English, LSM, and Spanish). He has worked and taught in a variety of translation settings: Platform, educational, community, medical and legal in both the USA and Mexico. Sergio has also taught a series of workshops regarding the Hispanic/Latino Deaf community. Sergio is also the writer and coordinator of an ITP program in a University in Tijuana, Baja California. He is also a founder member of the first sign language interpreter organization in Mexico (ANILS). Sergio has also has written and been co-writer in professional published articles on the subject of Mexican Sign Language interpreting, gesturing in the Hispanic community, and teaching a language to semi-lingual and non-lingual deaf students.
Kissimmee, Florida Workshop Location: ASL Services, Inc. 3700 Commerce Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34741.
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Workshop Location: ASL Latino, Inc. Caparra Gallery #107 Gonzalez Guiste Suite 310, Guaynabo, PR 00966
Questions? Contact Jason Hurdich at jasonterp@tmail.com or contact Marlene Flores at 888-SIGN-ASL.
Language: English (Kissimmee, FL) and Spanish (Guaynabo, PR).
Workshop Fees: $40.00 for each participant. Space are limited, please register early.
A total of 0.4 hours of RID professional development CEU’s are available.
Mapping the Way to Hidden Treasure
October 18, 2006
Strategic Planning:
This workshop will offer activities to assist participants in identifying key aspects of strategic planning. Topics covered include identifying needs of a community; proactive planning; mission, vision and values statements; and types of needs assessments.
Download Flyer and Application
SERID Pre-conference
Strategic Planning:
Mapping the Way to Hidden Treasure
Presented by:
Rob Roth
Wednesday October 18
12:30 – 4:30pm
Registration Fee: $40.00
On-Site Registration $50.00
This workshop will offer activities to assist participants in identifying key aspects of strategic planning. Topics covered include identifying needs of a community; proactive planning; mission, vision and values statements; and types of needs assessments.
Robert I. Roth is the Coordinator of the Association Leadership and Management Program at the Gallaudet Leadership Institute (GLI), and has taught courses in non-profit management for over three years. He has over 25 years of experience working in non-profit programs, 12 as an executive director. Most recently, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency (DCARA), of the San Francisco Bay area and northern California.
Co-Sponsored by:
ADARA
Gallaudet Leadership Institute
Gallaudet University Regional Center at Flagler College
Interpreting Workshop
February 25, 2006
American Sign Language Services Inc. proudly announces an Interpreting Workshop
Download the complete flyer and application here: Analyzing and Applying Linguistic Register in
Voice Interpreting
Analyzing and Applying Linguistic Register in
Voice Interpreting
Presented by Stephanie Feyne, CI, CT, CSC (New York, New York)
(This workshop is limited to only current RID certified interpreters and
interpreters that hold a Florida Q.A. Level 3)
This two-day workshop will be LIMITED to 15 participants only.
Friday February 24, 2006 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday February 25, 2006 8:30am to 5:00pm
Workshop Description: Interpreters often find voicing a daunting task. This workshop will enable interpreters to learn how to analyze and apply linguistic register while voicing for Deaf/Hard of Hearing consumers. This workshop will also enable participants to enhance their own voicing skills in different scenarios of voice interpreting. Different tips and scenarios will be discussed during the workshop.
ASL Services, Inc. is approved by the RID CMP to sponsor Continuing Education Activities. This program is offered for 1.0 CEU in the Content Area of Professional Studies and has an Instructional Level of Advanced.
Workshop Fee: $90.00 by January 31, 2006. $100.00 after January 31, 2006 (if space is available). Registrations are first come, first served. There will be a 1.5 hour lunch break on Saturday.
Location: ASL Services, Inc.
3700 Commerce Blvd – Building A, 2nd Floor
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
Introduction to the Structure of ASL
November 05, 2005
Course date: November 4-5, 2005; Registration deadline: October 10, 2005; Location: St. Augustine, FL
Introduction to the Structure of ASL will survey the major features of the linguistic structure and social uses of American Sign Language.
The course will examine four major topics including the Phonology, Morphology, Syntax and Sociolinguistic Applications of ASL and the Deaf community. This course is an excellent professional development opportunity for interpreters and those interested in the Deaf community and its language.
For more information please visit http://gspp.gallaudet.edu/shapes/extension/
The ASL Workshop for the Hearing
October 29, 2005
Held 10/29/05 in Palm Bay Florida
Download Registration and Information
Advanced Class taught by:
Mike Ernest
Nationally Certified Interpreter, Founder
of Tamp Interpreter’s Training Program
and well known for his depth of
knowledge in Linguistics of ASL
Topics: Voicing Techniques, Tips and Practice
Beginner Class taught by:
Renee Jackson of Jacksonville, FL &
Michele Matherne of Milton, FL.
You will have fun while you learn from
the skilled teaching team of Renee and
Michele. The evaluations from last years
conference were nothing short of
Excellent for this team and we have
invited them back again due to many
positive comments of those who
attended.
Topics for Morning Session:
Purpose of the Language and How it Relates to Deaf Culture
Syntax and Structure
Conversational “Fix Ups” or Survival Skills
Topics for Afternoon Session:
Placement, Movement, Location & Orientation
Vocabulary Building
Q & A
Story-sharing Techniques for Vision-Based Classrooms Pre-K5
October 15, 2005
Course date: October 14-15, 2005; Registration deadline: September 16, 2005; Location: St. Augustine, FL
Story-sharing Techniques for Vision-Based Classrooms Pre-K5 is a course that reinforces the fact that storybook reading is one of the most effective ways to provide any young child with the knowledge required for successful reading.
This 1-credit course will focus on strategies in the delivery of read-alouds with young Deaf students, selection of appropriate books and materials, opportunities for development of specific story-sharing techniques, elements of American Sign Language, and making the connection between ASL and English print. An excellent course for classroom teachers, reading specialists and all those involved in the language development of young deaf children.
For more information please visit http://gspp.gallaudet.edu/shapes/extension/
Bailiffs and Plaintiffs and Judges! OH MY!
August 06, 2005
BayFRID announces
Bailiffs and Plaintiffs and Judges! OH MY!
Parts 1 & 2
June 4, 2005 and August 6, 2005
9:00am - 3:00pm
Presented by:
Rita Dennis
Like Dorothy and Toto, interpreters facing the legal system can feel like they have landed in a strange and wondrous land. Who are all these people? What is this odd language they speak?
This 2-part seminar is designed to help the new arrival along the winding path of the "Legal Yellow Brick Road." Learn such things as:
· The difference between Civil and Criminal systems
· Roles of the various court personnel
· The process of a Criminal case from arrest through trial
· Courtroom protocol for the interpreter
· RID Code of Ethics and the Legal system
About the Presenter:
Rita K. Dennis earned her CSC from RID in 1979. While she has had a wide range of interpreting experiences, Rita has been intensely involved in legal interpreting for the past eleven years. In addition, she has interpreted law school and CLE (Continuing Legal Education) courses. Rita has taught in the interpreter training programs at St. Petersburg Junior College and the University of South Florida. She has served as a mentor for interpreting students, as well as working interpreters. In 2002, Rita was chosen by the National Council of Interpreting (NCI) to serve as a Content Expert for the development of the new certification test. After 25 years as a private practitioner, she joined the staff of Sign Language Associates, Inc. in July 2002. Rita has been married for over 30 years and has one adult daughter.
Location:
June 4, 2005 at USF PCD Bldg Room TBA
August 6, 2005 at HCC Ybor Campus Room TBA
1.0 CEUs will be awarded in professional studies for completion of workshop
$50 registration for BayFRID members, $75 registration for non members (includes Parts 1 & 2)
Space is limited, pre-registration is required
Prerequisites:
RID certification, NAD 4 or 5, or Working Interpreters who have successfully passed the RID or NCI written exam
Bailiffs and Plaintiffs and Judges! OH MY!
Parts 1 & 2
June 4, 2005 and August 6, 2005
Name:__________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________
Certification______________________________________
Please include a copy of your credentials along with this registration form.
Enclosed is my payment of $__________ for the workshop.
Registration and payment must be received by May 21, 2005. Space is limited so register early.
Make checks payable to:
BayFRID
P.O. Box 2076
Riverview, FL 33568
For More Information, contact:
Andrea Smith
Vice President, BayFRID
(813) 760-4074 (v)
aanders1@tampabay.rr.com
Interpreting Math Class with Confidence
June 16, 2005
GOFRID would like to announce the upcoming workshop "Interpreting Math Class with Confidence". Don't miss this rare opportunity to spend all day learning ways to enhance your interpreting performance in this subject!
Attached is a flyer and registration form.
Analyzing and Applying Linguistic Register in Voice Interpreting
February 24, 2005
Download pdf version of this flyer here
American Sign Language Services, Inc. (ASL Services)
proudly announces an Interpreting Workshop
Analyzing and Applying Linguistic Register in Voice Interpreting
Presented by Stephanie Feyne, CI, CT, CSC (New York, New York)
(This workshop is limited to only current RID certified interpreters and interpreters that hold a Florida Q.A. Level 3)
This two-day workshop will be LIMITED to 15 participants only.
Friday February 24, 2006 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday February 25, 2006 8:30am to 5:00pm
Workshop Description:
Interpreters often find voicing a daunting task. This workshop will
enable interpreters to learn how to analyze and apply linguistic register while voicing for
Deaf/Hard of Hearing consumers. This workshop will also enable participants to enhance their
own voicing skills in different scenarios of voice interpreting. Different tips and scenarios will be
discussed during the workshop.
ASL Services, Inc. is approved by the RID CMP to sponsor Continuing Education Activities.
This program is offered for 1.0 CEU in the Content Area of Professional Studies and has an
Instructional Level of Advanced.
Workshop Fee: $90.00 by January 31, 2006. $100.00 after January 31, 2006 (if space is
available). Registrations are first come, first served. There will be a 1.5
hour lunch break on Saturday.
Location: ASL Services, Inc.
3700 Commerce Blvd – Building A, 2nd Floor
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
Presenter’s Bio: Stephanie Feyne (CI, CT, CSC) is a certified interpreter working since 1978.
She interprets in the New York City area and teaches at the IEP at LaGuardia Community
College. She has presented workshops on a variety of topics including ASL-to-English,
Prosody, Interpreting for the Theatre, Text Analysis, and Interpreter Choices at national and
local venues. In addition to community and conference interpreting, she also has interpreted
between English and International Sign at both Deaf Ways and at UN meetings. She is one of
the instructors at TDF's Interpreting for the Theatre Seminar, held annually at the Juilliard
School in New York City.
For more information about the workshop itself:
Contact Jason Hurdich, Professional Development Coordinator at JasonH@ASLServices.com
For more information about hotel, directions, special needs or any other inquiries:
Contact Gentry McDaniel, Special Services Coordinator at
Gentry@ASLServices.com or (407) 518-7900 Ext. 321
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Analyzing and Applying Linguistic Register in Voice Interpreting WORKSHOP
REGISTRATION FORM
Friday February 24, 2006 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday February 25, 2006 8:30am to 5:00pm
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number: E-Mail:
Interpreting Credentials: (RID, QA 3) _____________ (Please include a copy of your credentials)
Form of payment: Check ____ Money Order ____
Visa ____ MasterCard ____ Discover ____
(If paying by credit card)
Credit Card # Exp Date:
3-digit Security Code (usually on back):
Please make checks payable to ASL Services, Inc.
Please mail your registration form to:
Gentry McDaniel, Special Services Coordinator
ASL Services, Inc.
3700 Commerce Blvd. Suite 108
Kissimmee, FL 34741
If paying by credit card, you can fax the registration form & copy of credentials to (407) 518-7903
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Refund Policy:
If you cancel by January 15, 2006, you will be refunded 50 percent of the registration fee.
There will be no refunds after January 15, 2006. Please contact Gentry McDaniel with any
questions regarding this policy.