Hands-on: Interpreting for Deaf Visually Impaired People
Printer-friendly versionTrainers: Barry-Alan Davey and Lindsey Truss (Lindsey is Deaf with Ushers Syndrome)
This one day workshop offers an introduction to interpreting for Deaf/Visually impaired People. Trainer Lindsey Truss who is Deaf with Usher syndrome, starts with a look at the cultural aspects of Deaf/Visual impairment (DVI) and interpreting services for Deaf/Visually Impaired people (DVIP) from a service users perspective. Through the use of simulation glasses this practical workshop offers you the chance to experience signing and receiving using Visual Frame (VF) and Hands-On. Gain a practical understanding of a range of adaptations needed, such as fingerspelling, handshapes, NMF and homonym clarification also ethics, responsibilities and boundaries and the best way to prepare for a Hands-On assignment.
'Fantastic day with two amazingly skilled tutors.Thank you so much'
A follow-up day is TBA.
Additional Details:
| Entry Rqmts | For Deaf and hearing: trainee, new & qualified interpreters (CSW, JTI, TI & MRSLIs) |
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| Date | Saturday 27 November 2010 |
| Time | 10am - 4pm |
| Venue | Signamic, Unit 21 St Olav's Court, Lower Road, London SE16 2XB |
| Cost | £125 / £110 for Signamic students, ACSW & ASLI members (prices are inclusive of VAT) |
| Certificate | You will receive a Certificate of Attendance and 8 ASLI CPD credits |
How to apply?
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