Webshop for Addressing Microaggressions and Discrimination: Insight for Behavioral Health Interpreters Available November 15-December 15, 2021 Based on November 8 presentation by Dr. Celeste Malone Presenting in spoken English with ASL interpretation and real-time captioning View presentation and handouts To access the webshop: Scroll down below to 'Join the webshop' Microaggressions are brief exchanges that send denigrating messages to individuals of socially marginalized groups. These messages are often [...]

Cultural competencies are essential when interpreting between people of varying cultures. It is important to recognize how cultural differences impact the interpreting needs. This webshop was designed with Najma Johnson. It provides an overview of structures of oppression and privilege using the theory of kyriarchy. It also discusses intersectionality in the Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing communities.

This 20 hour module provides sign language interpreters the foundational understanding of healthcare systems. It will cover the additional barriers Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals experience and how those impact health outcomes.

This course will be available March 1-31. This module is an introduction to pharmacology and how medications impact the body.

This course will be available May 1-31. This webshop provides an overview of human sexuality and body autonomy. It is important to recognize how cultural differences impact the interpreting needs.

This course will be available June 1-30. The goal of the learning modules is to focus on different aspects of public health. It is important to recognize how cultural differences impact the interpreting needs.

This course will be available August 1-31. Employment and health are inextricably linked. Employment and income have a direct impact on life expectancy, quality of life, and healthcare costs. Relatedly, medical health...

This course will be available August 1-31. This offering comes from the explanation and perspective of a Deaf Audiologist. It will introduce you to fundamental background information about the general process of hearing, hearing-related appointments, and assistive technology you may be in contact with during these interactions.

This course will be available October 1-31. Interpreting for individuals who have experienced Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (DVSA) requires specialty knowledge and skills. Interpreting skills includes knowledge of...