The Interpreting Field: Myths and Facts - an IMI Seminar (ASL)

NOTE: This IMI Seminar will be conducted in ASL, without interpretation.

Preference is given to Deaf and Coda interpreters.

The Interpreting Field: Myths and Facts (ASL)

The Interpreting Field: Myths and Facts (ASL)

This seminar is conducted in ASL, without interpretation. 

It is open to anyone comfortable learning and holding discussion in ASL. It is designed for both working and student interpreters (Deaf, Coda, hearing). There are no prerequisites for this program.

About this seminar

This seminar will examine and debunk some of the myths that exist in our field. We will visit what “providing access” means; what the task of interpreting is; what it means to acquire a second language; and more! Join us for a lively discussion and exploration of our field and the work we do.

Presenters, coordinators, and participants of this educational opportunity agree to promote an environment of mutual respect, free from bias and discrimination. 

Please note, this statement does not preclude "difficult conversations" and aims to create environments where learning and honest dialogue can happen.

Registration

Registration is $65. When completing the registration form, those who identify as Deaf or BIPOC receive a $10 discount. Student discounts are also available.

NOTE: This IMI Seminar has been rescheduled from October 28th. Registrants have been sent emails to confirm date change and registration status.

Cancellation and Refunds: 100% by Friday, December 6, 2020, for refunds requested in writing. Registrations made after that date are non-refundable.

ADA accommodation requests must be sent to the coordinator by Friday, December 6, 2020.

These seminars are offered live only. There will be no recording, and no opportunity to watch them at a later date.

Seminar Details

Start Date 12-16-2020 6:00 pm
End Date 12-16-2020 9:00 pm
Capacity 15
Registrations Completed 1
Remaining Seats 14
Price Cost is $65.

CEUs (through MassRID) via PayPal

RID CMP Continuing Education Units. This Professional Studies program is offered at 0.3 PS CEUs/ACETs at all levels (Little/No, Some, Advanced, Teaching) Content Level.

MassRID is an approved RID CMP sponsor for Continuing Education Activities.  

  • Presenters, coordinators, and participants of this educational opportunity agree to promote an environment of mutual respect, free from bias and discrimination.
  • There are no refunds available for this program, unless it is cancelled by the Bilingual Mediation Center.
  • Please contact the coordinator to request reasonable accommodations, or with any questions about this series.

 

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Betty M. Colonomos Bio

Betty Colonomos head shotBetty M. Colonomos, currently serving as Director of the Bilingual Mediation Center, is a fluent ASL/English bilingual. Her academic background is in Deaf Education/Speech Pathology (B.S.), Counseling (M.A.), Linguistics (Doctoral program). Betty holds the Masters Comprehensive Skills Certificate (MCSC) from RID. She was the second recipient of the Mary Stotler Award for excellence in Interpreter Education from CIT.

Betty has chaired and served on many national committees on standards and evaluation of interpreters and served as President of the Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT). Ms. Colonomos has authored and appeared in video materials on interpreting and she co-authored (with MJ Bienvenu) videos on Deaf Culture, ASL Facial Grammar, and ASL Numbers. She worked as an International Sign interpreter for numerous conferences worldwide. Betty also consults with schools and the legal system as an expert on linguistic and cultural issues impacting the Deaf Community.

Betty is the developer of the Integrated Model of Interpreting (IMI), which is the most widely used model in the U.S. for teaching cognitive processes in interpreting.

She teaches the Foundations of Interpreting Series for hearing, coda and Deaf interpreters that combines the IMI with a Vygotskyan approach to learning.

Betty is the creator of the Etna Project (2002 – present) held in New Hampshire and Maryland. The project is a series of retreats supporting a Community of Reflective Practitioners who are interpreters committed to their own growth as they seek to become change agents in the field of interpreting.

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Foundations of Interpreting


The Foundations of Interpreting Seminar Series provides insights into The Integrated Model of Interpreting and the processes we engage in while interpreting. More information on the series as well as a schedule of current seminars being offered: click here.

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