This course will be available October 1-31. Interpreting for individuals who have experienced Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (DVSA) requires specialty knowledge and skills. Interpreting skills includes knowledge of...
This course will be available August 1-31. Employment and health are inextricably linked. Employment and income have a direct impact on life expectancy, quality of life, and healthcare costs. Relatedly, medical health...
This course will be available August 1-31. This offering comes from the explanation and perspective of a Deaf Audiologist. It will introduce you to fundamental background information about the general process of hearing, hearing-related appointments, and assistive technology you may be in contact with during these interactions.
This course will be available June 1-30. The goal of the learning modules is to focus on different aspects of public health. It is important to recognize how cultural differences impact the interpreting needs.
This course will be available May 1-31. This webshop provides an overview of human sexuality and body autonomy. It is important to recognize how cultural differences impact the interpreting needs.
This course will be available March 1-31. This module is an introduction to pharmacology and how medications impact the body.
This 20 hour module provides sign language interpreters the foundational understanding of healthcare systems. It will cover the additional barriers Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals experience and how those impact health outcomes.
Cultural competencies are essential when interpreting between people of varying cultures. It is important to recognize how cultural differences impact the interpreting needs. This webshop was designed with Najma Johnson. It provides an overview of structures of oppression and privilege using the theory of kyriarchy. It also discusses intersectionality in the Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing communities.
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Self-care for sign language interpreters is critical during any time and the need is exacerbated by a pandemic. Learn strategies and insights from Dr. Ayo Gooden, an African-centered Black psychologist with wisdom for everyone.