Providing a Spoken English interpretation for a Deaf presenter has some unique challenges. Suppose they open their story saying their family has three generations of Deafness, or maybe they discuss their oral education, and later explain that they learned ASL at a residential school and finally ending their story as a mainstreamed student – what […]

This workshop is designed to provide transparency for candidates who plan to take the entry level BEI evaluation. Elements of the test will be contextualized through a very brief history of the BEI development process. Topics will also include the Test of English Proficiency, as well as the components of the performance evaluation including Expressive […]

This workshop will help medical interpreters to gain familiarity and comfort with ethical issues that arise in their work. Presenters will highlight the history of medical ethics and modern, medical ethical practices and facilitate a professional discussion on emerging best practices. The concepts of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice will be discussed to anchor participant’s […]

Are you interested in legal interpreting but don’t know where to start? Are you an assignment coordinator but not sure who and how many interpreters to send to court? Join this workshop. Anna will introduce the roles and responsibilities of the proceedings interpreter vs. interpreter for counsel vs. investigative interpreter. It is vital that any […]

When it comes to working as an independent contractor or ‘freelance’ interpreter there are various skills that go beyond just knowing two or more languages. This workshop was inspired by years of frustration, trial and error and having conversations with various colleagues. During our time together, we will explore efficient and ethical business practices used […]