NEW! EMERGING INTERPRETER PROGRAM (EIP) WORKSHOP SERIES
PARID is pleased to announce a 3-part workshop series for recent Interpreter Training Program (ITP) graduates and new interpreters who have just joined the field. All workshops will take place from 6:30-8:30pm EST via Zoom. See below for more details and registration information!
6:30PM - 8:30PMPresented by: | ODHH for Recent ITP Graduates and New Interpreters *Please note this workshop will be presented in ASL Recent graduates and new interpreters will be presented with ODHH’s core functions. Audience members will be presented, also, with some history, background, requirements, regulations, rules of the Pennsylvania Sign Language Interpreter and Transliterator State Registration Act (Act 57-2004). The information also includes how one can properly register, provisionally and state, as an interpreter with ODHH. At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Target Audience: Recent Interpreter Training Program (ITP) graduates and new interpreters working in the state of Pennsylvania RID Prior Content Knowledge Level: Little/None RID CEUs: 0.2 PS About the Presenter, Denise Brown: Denise Brown is a representative for L&I’s Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) in Allentown, Pa over 27 years. Working for ODHH is something Denise loves, and, while she shared that her job involves many different tasks, at ODHH, she primarily helps provide advocacy, information and referrals for residents of Pa experiencing hearing loss. Born and raised in Allentown, Pa, Denise has been working for the Commonwealth for over 27 years! Before ODHH, she gained experience in various jobs and internships and also spent two years in another country working for the Peace Corps after graduating from New York University. Denise loves dogs and walking her dogs is one of her favorite pastimes. Fun fact: During the pandemic, while on one of her daily walks with her golden retriever Elmo, she found a stray dog and adopted it. Another one of her favorite pastimes is travel. Denise shared that it was her time spent serving in the Peace Corps that helped her understand and enjoy travel. She loves to learn how people who are deaf all around the world grew up. About the Presenter, Benjamin Moonan: Benjamin Moonan is a Representative with the Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) covering the western region. He has been with ODHH for just over 11 years. Deaf since birth, Benjamin was fully mainstreamed in the public school system and graduated from Allegany-Limestone School District in Allegany, New York. Then he obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford campus. While at Pitt-Bradford, he was a 4-year member of the Panthers golf team and was on the all-conference team twice. Several years later, he obtained his Master’s Degree from Robert Morris University. Prior to working for ODHH, Benjamin worked at the Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh for 6 years as a Teacher/Counselor, Master Teacher/Counselor, and Program Supervisor. He also was a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention trainer. He joined the ODHH team in March of 2012 and appreciates the opportunity to provide the best of his abilities to ensure people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind can receive equal access to communication and services. Currently, Benjamin resides in Johnstown, Pa and is a proud father to three children. Along with being a lifetime Buffalo Bills fan, he enjoys golfing, going on hikes, reading books, and participating in sporting activities during his free time. |
thurs, aug 29, 2024 |
6:30PM - 8:30PMPresented by: | The Business of Interpreting When it comes to working as an independent contractor or ‘freelance’ interpreter there are various skills that go beyond just knowing two or more languages. In our time together, we will explore: Working with agencies, networking/marketing and how we exist on social media, invoices/Rates/common practices, organizational systems, a brief discussion about taxes/insurance options, and various other areas! This workshop is intended to be a free flow of ideas and an information sharing session. At the conclusion of this activity, participants will learn and apply 6 organizational tips for being a self-employed freelance interpreter:
Target Audience: Recent Interpreter Training Program (ITP) graduates and new interpreters working in the state of PennsylvaniaRID Prior Content Knowledge Level: Little/NoneRID CEUs: 0.2 PSAbout the Presenter, Andrea Rehkopf, MA, NIC, BEI Master: About the Presenter, Valoree Boyer NIC: |
6:30pm - 8:30PMPresented by: | RID 101 This workshop is an introduction to RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf), the professional membership organization. The workshop will introduce participants to the organization, to the Headquarters staff, and to the Board of Directors. We will delve into the RID website and learn about the member benefits of the organization. We will show how to become a member, and how to transition from a student member to an associate member. We will explain what the quorum is, and how voting works within the organization. Welcome to the profession, we are here to demystify the process! At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Target Audience: Recent Interpreter Training Program (ITP) graduates and new interpreters working in the state of Pennsylvania RID Prior Content Knowledge Level: Little/None RID CEUs: 0.2 PS About the Presenter, Christina Stevens: Christina Stevens is the current Region 1 Representative for the RID Board. As a graduate of the The Theater School at DePaul University, Christina’s work with the National Theatre of the Deaf (NTD) provided the impetus for her move to Connecticut, where she has served as the CRID president for four plus years. Christina is a graduate of the ASL-English Interpretation program at Columbia College of Chicago, Illinois. In her time in Connecticut, she has had the honor of serving as a governor-appointed member of the Advisory Board for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and is a designated lead interpreter for the Connecticut Robotics Chapter for K-12 students (FIRST). Additionally, she and her husband were married a few months before the pandemic lockdown on an All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Wrestling cruise. Her time on the RID board has fostered a passion for working with students and emerging practitioners and welcoming them into the profession. |