Calling all interpreters!! Join us for a three-day journey exploring themes of power, privilege, and reframing. This intensive, interactive retreat allows participants to explore language and ways that reframing has the potential to inspire positive images. And, because action is a byproduct of any movement; this retreat also strives to leave participants with a better understanding of some of the basic tools of activism.

Rekindle, Reconnect and Rejuvenate: A Reframing Retreat

Facilitated by: Ryan Commerson and Alison Aubrecht

September 7 – 9, 2012

Camp Mark 7 Old Forge, NY

This retreat will be solely in ASL with no English interpretation.

Seating is limited, early bird ends July 30th!

Retreat website and vlogs: https://sites.google.com/site/reframingretreat/

Email retreat coordinators – Eileen Forestal & Kelly Decker at reframingretreat@gmail.com

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The National Task Force on Deaf-Blind Interpreting (NTFDBI) has a position open for a Certified Deaf Interpreter.  This position is an official RID position and this person would be the RID CDI representative to the NTFDBI.

The following is a description of the roles and responsibilities of Task Force members.

Position Description for NTFDBI Members

The National Task Force on Deaf-Blind Interpreting (NTFDBI) is a task force whose mission is to establish a standard of effective practice to ensure the quality and availability of interpreters for deaf-blind people.  The NTFDBI is comprised of a demographically diverse group of deaf and hearing interpreters, deaf-blind people, interpreter educators and others, all of whom have a vested interest in quality interpretation and interpreter education that will impact deaf-blind people on a national level.

Expectations of Task Force membership are:

·         Personal and/or professional involvement and expertise in deaf-blind interpreting,

·         Ability to work with a group of people on issues pertaining to deaf-blind interpreting on a national level,

·         Ability to attend one to two face-to-face meetings per year and/or participation in monthly or bi-monthly conference calls,

·         Regular and substantive participation in online discussions,

·         Timely responsiveness to emails and online correspondences, and

·         Commitment to group work on projects leading to larger goals and timely follow-through.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a letter of interest detailing your experience and why you are interested to NTFDBI@gmail.com – subject line: “CDI member application”.  Please reply with your interest by May 30, 2012.

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

333 Commerce Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 838-0030 ext. 203

Fax: (703) 838-0454

www.rid.org

Education    Standards     Excellence

2012 RID Regional Conferences – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN >> Time to Start Planning Your 2012 Journey of Professional Development and Networking Opportunities with your Colleagues……First stop, the 2012 RID Regional Conferences which offer five options of dates and fun-filled locations! REGISTER NOW>> For more information, go to www.rid.org/conferences/calendar/index.cfm

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July 27 – 28, 2012

Kellogg Conference Center, Gallaudet University

For more information, please click the flier

CDI Training Workshop at Gallaudet University

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Call for Certified Deaf Interpreters | National Association of the Deaf

www.nad.org

Due to the increasing number of Deaf-Blind registrants, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and Access Interpreting (Access) are re-opening the Call for Deaf Interpreters and extending the deadline to May 30, 2012. Please join our team of interpreters at the 51st Biennial National Association…

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CDI Workshop

June 2 and 3, 2012

For more information, please click the website:

http://brizinterpreting.com/so-you-want-to-be-a-cdi

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The 1-week intensive training is open to all professional Deaf interpreters regardless of certification status.

1-Week Intensive Training – CDI: Deafblind Focus
August 11 – 17, 2012

Participants in this workshop will recieve extensive training from experienced CDIs and Deafblind individuals. Training includes an introduction to Deafblind interpreting, Deaf Interpreter teams, and more.

7-day training includes

· SSP service provision orienation (pending)

· oreintation to working with Deafblind individuals

· processing skills

· Deaf interpreting teams

· self assessment tools and techniques

· hands on practice

Registration information can be found on this webpage: http://www.gallaudet.edu/GIS/The_Results_Mentoring_Program/1-Week_Intensive/Registration.html
Please email gis.mentoring@gallaudet.edu for more information.

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CERTIFIED DEAF INTERPRETER WORKSHOP

When: June 15-17, 2012
June 15, Friday 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
June 16, Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
June 17, Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

June 18, Monday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
(optional for CDI written test)

Location:
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105

Cost: $125 per person

To register or any question, please contact:
Jimmy Beldon at Jimmy@kisasl.com
The deadline to register is June 6, 2012

Are you Deaf? Do you like the interpreting process? Interested in becoming a Certified Deaf Interpreter?

What things should a Deaf interpreter do to ensure high quality interpreting services? What kind of interpreting assignment is the Deaf interpreter qualified to perform? What study materials should the Deaf person study in preparation of testing for CDI certification? This track offers an in-depth exploration and practical experience in the application of these questions.

-On Sunday afternoon, the participants would do practices for the written test.

-On Monday, you would have the option to take the RID CDI written/ASL exam.

Requirements:
You already have (or will buy) So You Want to Be an Interpreter: An Introduction to Sign Language Interpreting by Janice Humphrey and Bob Alcorn. Please read this book prior the workshop.

Certification:
You will receive a certification of completion:
8 hours of training on the RID Code of Professional Conduct
8 hours of training on the role and function of a deaf interpreter

Sponsored by:
Keystone Interpreting Solutions, KISASL – www.KISASL.com
St. Catherine University CATIE

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Registration form
Certified Deaf Interpreter Workshop at Minnesota
Please make payment to KISASL, and send it to:

Jimmy Beldon,
1296 Woodhill Drive,
Roseville, MN 55113

Cost: $125 per person

Deadline for register is August 6, 2011

When: June 15-17, 2012
June 15, Friday 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
June 16, Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
June 17, Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

June 18, Monday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
(optional for CDI written test)

Location:
St. Catherine University
2005 Randolph Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105

RID CDI Written/ASL Exam
You have the option to take the RID CDI written/ASL exam on Monday, June 18, 2012 right after the workshop ends. You will need to make arrangements with RID in submitting your testing fees. Please see http://www.rid.org/education/testing/index.cfm/AID/89 for CDI testing information. Once you’ve submitted your test application be sure to follow up approximately one week to check about receiving an emailed notice that you now have the clearance to take the CDI written/CD-ROM exam. Please contact Jimmy@kisasl.com for the certification testing schedule.

Name: __________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________ State: ___________ Zip code:__________

Videophone number: __________________________________________________

Email address: ________________________________________________________

Are you planning to take RID CDI written/ASL test? Yes ___ No ___

If yes, did you do the paperwork for RID yet? Yes ___ No ___

If yes, please enclose a copy of confirmation letter from RID along this registration form and the payment.

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“Deaf Foundations I and II” combined training with Betty M. Colonomos and Jan Delap

WHERE:
The College of Holy Cross
Hogen Campus Center 1 College Street Worcester, MA 01610

Hogan Campus Center is #34 on campus map (parking lot is #45):
Holy Cross Direction and Map
FOR: Certified Deaf Interpreters, state screened and working Deaf interpreters, Road to Deaf Interpreting graduates, ITP graduates, current interpreting students
and any Deaf interested in becoming one. **
WHEN:

Thursday, December 6, 2012 – 6 pm to 9 pm
Friday, December 7, 2012 – 9 am to 5:30 pm Saturday, December 8, 2012 – 9 am to 5:30 pm Sunday, December 9, 2012 – 9 am to 12 pm noon

(Must attend ALL 4 days/times to receive certificate of completion upon the end of the training)
GOALS: Part I focuses on the theoretical and conceptual base of the Integrated Model of Interpreting (aka the Colonomos Model) in a low stress environment. The training offers specific language to discuss interpreting work. Part II focuses on the expansion and application of the theoretical and conceptual base of the Integrated Model of Interpreting (aka the Colonomos Model) presented in Part I. Opportunities for practice will be provided during both parts using ASL, Contact Signs (PSE) and Gestures.

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Deaf Mentor Training

Apply now for Deaf Mentor Training 2012

June 9-15, 2012
St. Paul, Minnesota

This program is for Deaf mentors and ASL lab instructors. Past participants are encouraged to apply.

Space is limited to 10 participants.

Registration Fee $100
You must live in one of the CATIE states: IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, WI .
If you live in the MARIE states: AR, CO, LA, MT, NM, ND, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY, contact Amy Kroll at Amy.Kroll@unco.edu before registering.

What’s included?

• Housing on campus with fellow Deaf Mentors and ASL students.
• Breakfast and lunch on campus, Saturday through Friday.
• Intensive mentor skill-building classes with Jimmy Beldon and Elizabeth Bonni.
• Observe ASL language instruction classes.
• Fun off-campus field trips for hands-on ASL mentoring in the real world.
• Working with other mentors to practice giving feedback.
• Get paid for providing six weeks of distance mentoring between June 18 and July 30!

More information and application form at st.kate.edu/catie
St. Catherine University is an approved RID CEU sponsor. This event will offer 4.5 CMP/ACET CEUs in professional studies.

The CATIE Center at St. Catherine University is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, grant number H160A100003.

The MARIE Center at the UNC-DO IT Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, grant number H160A100007.

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