New Tri-lingual workshops

Hey Tri-terps

Check out these cool workshops in Oregon. Our very own Arlene will be presenting at one of the workshops. Hope some of you can make it out. :)

*FYI you do not have to be a tri-lingual interpreter to attend Arlene Narvaez's workshop. Everyone can benefit from this workshop.

Gilberto Partida
Co-Chair
SCRID Tri-lingual Interpreting Committee

The Language Door
www.thelanguagedoor.net

Presents Two Workshops

Saturday, April 25, 2009
Interpreting in Foreign Language Classes
With Steve Nail
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon

This workshop will focus on the challenges of interpreting in foreign language classes. Topics for discussion will include methodologies of teaching foreign language and specific interpreting strategies that can be employed with each, with special attention given to identifying educational intent used during an immersion-style language instruction lecture and supporting such intent in both sign and voiced word choice. This workshop includes discussions and hands-on activities designed to improve intent identification, coping mechanisms for working with three languages simultaneously, as well as techniques for establishing a meaningful interpretation while preserving the educational experience for the client.

Trilingual Interpreting: ¿Qué? What Does That Mean?
With Arlene Narváez
1:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This workshop will provide an overview of what it means to work as a trilingual interpreter. The presenter will illustrate the difference between stepping into a bilingual American Sign Language/English assignment and stepping into a trilingual American Sign Language/English/Spanish assignment. A trilingual ASL/Spanish/English interpreter must identify and bridge gaps not only between Deaf and hearing cultures, but also between Latino and non-Latino cultures in order to interpret successfully between clients. Large and small group discussion and role-plays will focus on cultural expectations, cultural cues and cultural sensitivity when working with consumers from Hearing, Deaf, and Latino backgrounds.

Steve Nail has been a professional ASL/English/Spanish interpreter for over 15 years. He has worked extensively in secondary, post secondary and graduate level academic settings. Steve believes that among the most important qualities for any interpreter in any setting is approachability and a good sense of humor and uses these qualities in his educating and mentoring roles with student and seasoned interpreters. Along with his interpreting career, Steve writes a popular blog which focuses on his passion for Disability Studies and the challenges and triumphs in the daily life of an interpreter who uses a wheelchair.

Arlene Narváez, holds CI and CT certification and has been interpreting professionally for nine years. She works as a trilingual (ASL/Spanish/English) interpreter in community and video relay settings. Currently she is the Co-Chair for the Southern California RID Tri-lingual Committee and the Region V representative for Mano a Mano, an organization for interpreters who work with Spanish-influenced communities. She previously coordinated interpreter services for Los Angeles Valley College.

RID CEUs:
0.3 RID CEUs Professional Studies for each session offered through
The Language Door, an RID-Approved CMP & ACET Sponsor.

LANGUAGE POLICY:
Workshops will be presented in English.
English-to-ASL interpreters will be provided if requested by April 10, 2009.

LOCATION:
The Language Door
8285 SW Nimbus Ave., Suite 112, Beaverton, OR 97008

LODGING:
Phoenix Inn Suites, 9575 SW Locust St., Tigard, OR 97223
503-624-9000; www.phoenixinn.com
Call for rates and availability. Includes continental breakfast.

COST:
Pre-registration postmarked by or on April 15, 2009
Morning or afternoon only: $50 per session
Both morning and afternoon: $85
Registration postmarked after April 15, 2009 or at-the-door
Morning or afternoon only: $65 per session
Both morning and afternoon: $110
Student Rate:
Pre-registration postmarked by or on April 15, 2009
Morning or afternoon only: $30 per session
Both morning and afternoon: $50
*Full time students enrolled in Interpreting, Deaf Education,
Deaf Studies, ASL Studies Programs or Linguistics.
No at-the-door student rate.

Support The Gap

Hey Everyone

The "Support The Gap" event that took place at Cerritos College on February 28th was a great Success. The SCRID Tri-lingual Interpreting Committee had a booth at the event and received an over whelming response. We were able to meet great Tri-lingual interpreters and soon to be Tri-lingual interpreters as well as some future CDI's. We are hoping that this committee will grow in order for us to build a great network of interpreters. Thanks to all those that came to visit us and ask questions at the booth. Arlene, Elvia and I were happy to meet all of you. We look forward to adding those new names to our list of contacts. If you would like to come to our meetings or would like to know more info about the committee please feel free to contact me or Arlene Narvaez. Thanks everyone and we will soon post our meeting date.

Gilberto Partida
Co-Chair person
SCRID Tri-lingual Interpreting Committee