Working from ASL to English in the Courtroom (Earn 0.2 PS CEUs) J. Eric Workman November 12, 2020 5:00-7:00pm Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Zoom Platform Cost: $20 Register: Click HERE by November 10, 2020. This workshop will focus on working from ASL to English in the trial setting. Participants will review source material and address the following parameters for ASL to English interpretation: Register/Word Choices Court Procedures How Features of ASL Impact the Legal Interpreter’s ASL to English Interpretations About the Presenter J. Eric Workman is currently the Vice President of Interpreting Services at Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. He is a 2002 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University’s Interpreter Training Program. Eric has been interpreting in the legal arena for twelve years. His experience ranges from law enforcement interrogations to jury trials. His passion for legal interpreting continues to grow and he is able to spread the word about best practices for American Sign Language interpreters working in the judiciary. He currently resides in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife and two sons.
Should you require any accommodations, please contact Amy Lankheit at amy@bridgesfordeafandhh.org prior to November 5, 2020. This event upholds nondiscriminatory practices and encourages a learning environment of mutual respect and free from bias. CEUs on the Go! is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This PS program is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the Some Content Knowledge Level.
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