Presenter: Vyron Kinson
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Description: This workshop teaches participants all about Black ASL all while fostering positive and open dialogue. We'll discuss who uses BASL, when people use BASL, where you may see BASL during your work, and the importance of historically black universities and colleges.
*Note - this content is similar to the workshop ‘BASL WHAT THAT’ presented at the 2022 Virtual conference. New content has been added and the presentation has been updated and revised. Participants who attended BASL WHAT THAT are eligible to attend this presentation and earn CEUs.
Educational Objectives: Participants will be able to:
Comprehend when, what, why, and how the BASL was created and who was involved
Comprehend the “B” handshape signing for Black has restricted for nonblack persons
Comprehend the long-time segregation between white and black are still exist
Comprehend that the Black Professionals/BIPOC are essential roles in the ASL and interpreting fields.
Target Audience: interpreters, allies, teachers, members of deaf communities
Workshop Style: Interactive (some audience participation but mostly lecture)
Language of Presentation: Signed ASL, with English interpretation.
