Interpreters with Deaf Parents

*Occurring or living naturally in an area; not introduced; native.
-The American Heritage Dictionary-

Join us for a discussion exploring the dynamics of indigenous interpreters (m/f deaf and Deaf) in the classroom. Deaf participants and Interpreters with Deaf parents bring a different set of experiences to the classroom. What are some of the issues we face as instructors, and they face as learners in a traditional learning environment? What do we need to think about to make these learning environments more enriching for all of us?

Join us in exploring this topic through discussion, small group work and hands on exercises.
12-3 Workshop with Sherry Hicks, Jason Norman, and Lynnette Taylor (in ASL only)

Facilitators:
Sherry Hicks, MFA, CSC, teaches at Santa Rosa Junior College
Jason Norman, MA, teaches at La Guardia Community College
Lynnette Taylor, BFA, CSC, teaches at La Guardia Community College IEP

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2007

TIME: 12-5:30 PM
WHERE: MARRIOTT HOTEL SF Sierra F

CEU’S ? YES.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER and PINRA form in order to get CEUs.

Form must be filled out and faxed or emailed by JULY 27!

Unfortunately, the IDP Pre-Conference workshop with Betty Colonomos on August 2 - 3 was CANCELLED due to illness.
Any money sent in for registration will be returned.

Betty will be undergoing surgery, so keep positive healing thoughts going her way.

IDP POW WOW
AUGUST 3, 3:30-5:30
Following the Pre-conference will be an informal gathering of IDP members to get acquainted with some of the issues that the council has been trying to address over the past two years. It is also an opportunity to meet and mingle before the conference begins.

IDP SPONSORED FORUM
SATURDAY AUGUST 4, 1-6 pm

Examining RID's shifting position within the Deaf Community.

This panel/Forum discussion is open to everyone. In order to make it an open invitation to the Deaf community and other community members we are holding it off site and independent of RID, at the nearby Parc 55 Hotel, so that it will be free to those who wish to participate. This panel is FREE OF CHARGE.

Panelists include:
Dennis Cokely
Ella Lentz
Rico Peterson
Eileen Forestal
Gary Sanderson

Moderators: Lynnette Taylor & Lilian Garcia

What impact does the interpreting field have on the Deaf community?
We’ve changed, the Deaf community has changed,
the interpreting profession has changed and our relationship has changed.

It’s time to come together and look at the big picture.
Where do we go from here?
We present this dialogue as a first step in engaging EVERYONE
in the questions that need to be asked.

RID Region 1 - Friday July 21, 5-7:30 - Providence, RI
Moderator - Lynnette Taylor, Chair
Region 1 Representatives - Laurie Nash and Alan Champion

RID Region 2 - Friday, June 30th 2006, 7-9 - Arlington, VA
Moderator - Region 2 Representative Randy Chappell

RID Region 3 - Saturday July 22, 12-1:30 - Milwaukee, WI
Moderator - Rachel Payne

RID Region 4 - Friday, August 4 - Bozeman, MT
Moderators - Region 4 Representative Anne Topliff and Vice-Chair Deb Woodruff

RID Region 5 - Saturday, April 28, 7-9 pm - Fairbanks, AK
Moderator - Lewis Merkin

Thank you Lewis Merkin, IDP member and DML chair, for running the meeting!
Click here for his report

TALKING POINTS for the Regional Conferences
What is the purpose of IDP ?
What issues are of importance to us as coda interpreters?
How do you see IDP addressing these issues?
How do you see IDP working with other Member Sections?
What is the most beneficial aspect of IDP ?
How can IDP be a resource to the national board?
How do you see our relationship with the national organization?
What issues are of the most concern that you would like IDP to address?
What direction do you wish RID would take?

**INDIGENOUS* INTERPRETERS**

IN THE CLASSROOM

WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2007

Examining RID's shifting position within the Deaf Community.