Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DSDHH) through its Medicaid Communication Access Service is hosting a series of three virtual workshops designed to support interpreters who work in health care settings and strengthen their confidence in these environments.

This first workshop is a two-hour virtual session featuring a panel of experienced interpreters who regularly work in health care settings. During this session, panelists will discuss common challenges encountered when interpreting in health care environments.

Questions submitted in advance by registrants will guide the panel discussion, allowing panelists to share their experiences and practical approaches to complex situations. Participants are encouraged to submit questions related to topics such as ethical and role conflicts, managing pace and context in medical interactions, and responding to misinformation shared by either health care professionals or Deaf individuals.

This workshop offers an opportunity for interpreters to learn from the experiences of their peers, gain insight into real-world decision-making, and explore strategies for navigating challenging situations in medical interpreting.