What you need to become a CHAMP interpreter (the Deaf Perspective)
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
This workshop will cover different interpreting scenarios to help the interpreter determine what fits your skills, your passion and your area of expertise. We will discuss the Deaf community's journey with the interpreters. We will share in the Deaf perspective as well as analyze how to prioritize and assess the needs of Deaf consumers. We will also discuss the Code of Professional Conduct. Overall, what tools do you need to help prepare you to become a CHAMP interpreter?
Educational Objectives:
Participants will be able to identify the various demands in the fields of VRS, VRI, Educational, Mental Health, Court, Police and Medical interpreting.
Participants will be able to define terms like “ally-ship”, “cultural competency”, “audism” and “Deaf-Heart”.
Participants will be able to list 3 reasons why the use of C/DIs are essential to the various interpreting settings.
David Cowan
David Cowan is a Deaf Interpreter. He is the owner/CEO of DASSI Interpreting & Consulting, LLC. David Graduated from Gallaudet University in 1991. He received his RSC, (Reverse Sign Communication), certification in 1984 at Gallaudet College. He is the Executive Director of Georgia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf as well as Instructor of Interpreter Training Program at Georgia Perimeter College. David works around the clock as the Coordinator of Georgia Interpreting Services Network. In addition, he is a Freelance Interpreter with several interpreting agencies. He is a Certified Instructor for CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). He is a Certified Instructor for Active Shooting Response with All Hands On Organization. He is the first Deaf Interpreter graduate of Emergency Management Interpreter Training (EMIT). David is very involved with Atlanta Pride and has served as the interpreter coordinator since 2000.
Fun fact: David is the Best Breakout Star of the Pandemic, by Atlanta Magazine in 2020. He resides in Atlanta with his Deaf cat and has been working more than ever during the pandemic.
Sign Language Center (SLC) Presenters, coordinators, and participants of this educational opportunity agree to promote an environment of mutual respect, free from bias and discrimination.
Event Details
WHEN: Sunday October 22, 2023
WHO CAN ATTEND: Level 2 and up
TIME : 11:00am to 2:00pm
WHERE : In person in NYC at Sign Language Center
39 East 30th Street #2R
COST: $65.00