Training Opportunities

This course will be available Jan 1-31. This webshop provides an overview of human sexuality and body autonomy. It is important to recognize how cultural differences impact the interpreting needs.

This course will be available March 1-31. This module is an introduction to pharmacology and how medications impact the body.

This 20 hour module provides sign language interpreters the foundational understanding of healthcare systems. It will cover the additional barriers Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals experience and how those impact health outcomes.

Cultural competencies are essential when interpreting between people of varying cultures. It is important to recognize how cultural differences impact the interpreting needs. This webshop was designed with Najma Johnson. It provides an overview of structures of oppression and privilege using the theory of kyriarchy. It also discusses intersectionality in the Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing communities.

Introduction & Preparation Birth Companions: Perspectives on Doulas and Nurse Midwives in ASL and English. A creation of the College of St. Catherine in partnership with SLICES, LLC. License The contents of this project were developed under a grant from the U.S. Rehabilitation Services Administration.  However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Rehabilitation Services Administration  and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government. Because it is a federally-funded project, it has an education copyright and maybe copied and used in other formats, provided they are not used for making a profit. When duplicating [...]

Webshop for Addressing Microaggressions and Discrimination: Insight for Behavioral Health Interpreters Available November 15-December 15, 2021 Based on November 8 presentation by Dr. Celeste Malone Presenting in spoken English with ASL interpretation and real-time captioning View presentation and handouts To access the webshop: Scroll down below to 'Join the webshop' Microaggressions are brief exchanges that send denigrating messages to individuals of socially marginalized groups. These messages are often unconscious and may be delivered in the form of subtle snubs, dismissive looks, gestures, or tones. Experiencing microaggressions can have a deleterious impact on emotional health, including depressive symptoms, negative affect, [...]

Self-care for sign language interpreters is critical during any time and the need is exacerbated by a pandemic. Learn strategies and insights from Dr. Ayo Gooden, an African-centered Black psychologist with wisdom for everyone.

  Wooden Blocks with the text: Trauma Registration will re-open on December 1st, 2020. Registration is now open! Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing communities experience trauma at higher rates than hearing individuals. They also face additional barriers to accessing behavioral health services. This webshop will give you tools to start becoming a trauma-informed practitioner, covering: The symptoms of trauma and impact of trauma on functioning. Prevalence of trauma in the Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing communities. Interpreter role in treatment and vicarious trauma. Trauma-informed approach when working with clients. This webshop was designed with [...]

Cultural competencies are essential when interpreting between people of varying cultures. It is important to recognize how cultural differences impact the interpreting needs. This webshop was designed with Najma Johnson. It provides an overview of structures of oppression and privilege using the theory of kyriarchy. It also discusses intersectionality in the Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing communities.

There are a shortage of interpreters trained and qualified to work in addiction recovery settings. This webshop will introduce information about addiction, recovery settings, and the journey of recovery in the Deaf community to help interpreters decide if this specialty is a good fit for them. Then, interpreters will learn about resources to help them continue their education to become qualified. Registration to enroll will be available February 1 to February 29, 2020.