Title: Don't be Mad if I Don't Look: Interpreting for Hard of Hearing Consumers

Presenter: ​Corey Axelrod, MBA​
(See bio below.)

Description: As interpreting for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals is not one-size-fits all, this workshop takes a deep dive into the distinct experiences hard of hearing consumers face on a daily basis. Exploring potential cultural differences and communication preferences positions interpreters to discuss the perceptions of and realities faced when interpreting for both groups of consumers, as well as hone in on how interpreters can provide support to maximize hard of hearing consumers’ needs in a variety of interpreting settings. 
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Educational Outcomes: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to… 

1. Understand the cultural identity journey and communication challenges hard of hearing individuals experience. 

2. Understand the perceived audiological differences between Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. 

3. Identify tools and strategies designed to support hard of hearing students’ unique communication needs. 

4. List tips for working effectively with service providers (e.g., colleagues, interpreting agencies and captioning providers) 

Format: Online Live Event

Cost: $75

Date & Time: November 16th, 2024. Check below for your time zone.

Hawaii Time (HT) 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Alaska Time (AT) 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pacific Time (PT) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mountain Time (MT) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Central Time (CT) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET) 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Target Audience: Educational interpreters, special education directors, deaf education administrators and staff.

Language: This workshop will be presented in ASL. Voiced interpretation will be provided during the presentation; however, no interpretation will be provided during activities in breakout rooms. EIPA Workshops are designed for skilled interpreters able to fully participate in ASL conversations.

Certificate of Participation and RID CEUs: A Certificate of Completion (4 contact hours) and/or RID CEUs (.04 CEUs) will be awarded, if requested, to participants who complete the following requirements:

1. View/participate during the full 4 hours of the live workshop.

2. Submit a post-workshop survey within 72 hours of the live event.

3. Correctly record and submit the 2 validation codes that are provided during the workshop. *These validation codes verify attendance throughout the entire workshop. Validation codes are submitted on the post-workshop survey.

*The validation codes are designed to meet RID’s requirement to “…verify participant attendance and completion of all course materials and requirements…”

NOTE: There is a $15.00 fee for RID CEUs, payable when completing the post-workshop survey.