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*September 12, 2024*




Interpreter Training Series from Oct. 2 - Nov. 30

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*Conceptually Accurate ASL Sessions*

Eric Epstein, ASL Poet

Interpreting Training Series: Signplaying (PS 1.2 CEUs)

Join us for *"Conceptually Accurate ASL Sessions "*hosted by Eric Epstein, ASL poet and Signplaying instructor.

This online training is a way for Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to show our appreciation and reward your excellent work. Offered training and performance improvement opportunities can sometimes be interpreted as a criticism; however, we intend for his opportunity to be a way to offer you space and support to be able to discuss conceptual ASL messages in state government. 

The objective of these trainings is to offer you space and time to address performance improvement skills related to English to ASL interpretations.

We are offering eight separate 90-minute virtual sessions and a total of approximately PS 1.2 CEU’s at the “Some Content Knowledge” Level. You are required to attend all sessions.

*TRAINING DETAILS 2024*

Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. PST

*October *2, 9, 16, 23, 30;

*November *6, 13, 20

*RSVP and accommodations: *Please RSVP by 9/27/2024 to Amanda Penny

at [email protected]. You will receive link to virtual training after

registration.

*For more information: *Please contact Berle Ross, Sign Language Interpreter

Contracts and Resources Program Manager at [email protected].

*Training is provided in ASL only.*

*Topics Covered:*


* Parts of speech, word senses & types of signs
* Use of face (including structure face & degree modifiers)

* Use of space & “FLUENT SIGNING, PART 1: Correctly Separating Signs”

* “FLUENT SIGNING, PARTS 2 & 3: Correctly Grouping Signs & Correctly Eliminating Signs”

* English-to-ASL Translation Strategies: Denominalization & Personalization

* English-to-ASL Translation Strategies: Cultural Substitution & Chronologization

* English-to-ASL translation exercise: English words with multiple word senses (including phrasal verbs)

* English-to-ASL translation exercise: Cold interpreting & applications

CEUs provided by HSDC.

HSDC is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. HSDC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

*PLEASE VISIT WWW.DSHS.WA.GOV/ALTSA FOR MORE INFORMATION.*

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*Accessibility:* We are dedicated to ensuring equitable and inclusive access. Our meetings and events are available in ASL, spoken English, and with captioning. Additionally, other signed and spoken languages are offered. For more information or specific requests, please contact us at [email protected].

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*Who We Are:* The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) provides programs and services for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled individuals, their families, and service providers in Washington State. 

*What We Do:* ODHH operates under the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and is entrusted with fulfilling its legislative mandate outlined in RCW 43.20A.725. ODHH’s work includes:

_Advocacy_: ODHH advocates for the rights, interests, and needs of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled. The Office works to eliminate communication barriers and promote equal opportunities in various service areas, including training, consultation, contract management, information and referrals, and resources to promote communication equity.

_Coordination:_ ODHH is a centralized resource. The Office collaborates with governmental, business, and community stakeholders to develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that address and ensure that state services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.

*Contact Us!*

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