The
Humanity
of
Interpreting
A Power & Privilege Fireside Chat
Is language a right, or a privilege? What does it mean for us to be privileged to deal in the business of language on a day to day business? How is the act of interpreting itself a symbol of privilege? Come join us as we contemplate these questions through anecdotes shared of real life experiences.
This workshop brings a personal perspective of the power and privilege of language that comes with interpreting as an act. You will go through the workshop and grow up with the presenter through the lens of interpreting and how that affects the everyday Deaf person to their core. You will be given space to ponder your own privilege and the privilege of those who you may meet, work with, or serve.
Class Description
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the parameters of interpreting work to a more personal degree.
- Discuss how power and privilege in the Deaf community are affected by interpreters’ presence.
- Identify interpreters’ position within the Deaf community with a greater understanding of their impact.
- Immerse themselves in the presenter’s stories to understand the real-life experiences the Deaf community has with interpreting.
Vancro Integrated Interpreting Services (VIIS) is an approved RID CMP sponsor for continuing education activities.
This workshop is offered for 0.2 CEUs in the Professional Studies area at the "little to no" content knowledge level.
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance. The target audience for this activity is: all interpreters. As always, VIIS is committed to offering educational opportunities free from discrimination and bias.
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