Rethinking the Binary Paradigm in Interpreting (.3CEU) PPO
Saturday September 9th, 2023
1:30pm-4:30pm
We live in a world heavily influenced by either/or, us or them, and Deaf or hearing thinking. In the context of sign language interpretation, this binary mind-set often excludes situational and socio-cultural considerations, including power, privilege and individual and systemic biases, that impact interpreting outcomes. To address these critical shortcomings and identify potential solutions, the presenter will facilitate a conversation that explores and challenges a variety of assumptions, models, values and standard methods shared by interpreting professionals, interpreting educators, and interpreting agency representatives.
After this workshop, participants will:
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Recognize a minimum of three ways that binary thinking may exacerbate power, privilege and biases, and ultimately, impact various elements of the interpreting process.
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Utilize a minimum of three strategies to mitigate the impact of binary thinking.
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Identify a minimum of two opportunities to overcome power, privilege and biases and leverage the benefits of spectrum thinking as it pertains to interpreting
The language of the weekend will be ASL.
All workshops will be taught in ASL with no English interpretation. Working interpreters will be present at the banquet to ensure access for all. Accommodation requests must be received 14 days prior to the workshop. NVRID complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Deaf community: Deaf community members are encouraged to become an NVRID Supporting member ($20) to register for the workshops at the Supporting Member rate. To become a member of NVRID, click here
Region V Affiliate Chapters:
NVRID extends member rates to all members of Region V RID Affiliate Chapters. If you are a member of an Affiliate Chapter in Region V, contact Michael Bodak to register: treasurer@nvrid.org.
Workshop Refund Policy:
50% refund will be given for cancellations prior to September 1, 2023. No refunds will be issued after September 1, 2023.
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