Presenter: Lisa M Rose
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Description: Working with Deaf Professionals can be either great or lousy and sometimes without joy or energy; it is a lot like LIFE!
This presentation will provide you with a simple framework to power your LIFE with positive energy. LIFE is not just a word but also an acronym. When implemented it is about the lessons we learn, the character and strength we build, and the ASL interpreter / Deaf Professional we become along the way. Learn It From Experience TODAY!
Educational Objectives: Participants will be able to:
Build your schema and understanding of the topics you need to know and the things you must do in order to become or recognize an excellent interpreter while working with Deaf professionals
Recognize the dynamics of cross-cultural interaction and the necessity of boundary flexibility as allies of Deaf and Deaf-aligned communities
Accommodate the diverse needs of consumers, whether related to cultural needs, disability, bias, or other conditions
Apply professional vocabulary and discourse to discuss the work with Deaf Professionals regarding presentations, meetings, interviews and medical settings
Target Audience: ASL Interpreters, ASL Interpreter students, Deaf community member
Workshop Style: Interactive (some audience participation but mostly lecture)
Language of Presentation: Signed ASL, no voiced interpretation
