Community Webinar | Adapting to a Crisis Environment

ASL Communication, UIP and UTIA present a Free Webinar
Adapting to a Crisis Environment
Presented by:
Carlos Martinez-Morales and Dawn Duran
1.5 UIP CEHs and 0.15 RID CEUs
Date:
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Time (by time zone):
11:00 am – 12:30 pm PT
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm MT
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CT
2:00 pm – 3:30 ET
Webinar Description:
The logistics of providing interpreting services has been significantly impacted by COVID-19. This workshop will focus on the logistical changes in face to face interpreting focusing specifically on use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as advocating for access to PPE while on site. Additionally, barriers and tips for transitioning to virtual services via remote interpreting will be addressed.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
  • Identify various personal protective equipment (PPE) and how it is to be worn.
  • Describe ways to advocate for their needs in obtaining PPE from the provider location.
  • List specific barriers and tips for overcoming those barriers when interpreting remotely.
Target Audience:
Interpreters and translators including both spoken and signed language.
For more information and Instructor bios please contact Dawn Duran at  dawn@ aslcomm.com
For accommodations including ASL interpreters, please contact Dawn Duran, [email protected] .
To cancel your registration, contact Dawn Duran at  dawn@ aslcomm.com
ASL Communication, UTIA and UIP are providing this workshop as an opportunity for safe, respectful learning and will not permit harassment, discrimination or horizontal violence based on another’s comments, questions, schema, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.
ASL Communication is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This professional studies program is offered for 0.15 CEUs at the some Content Knowledge Level.
After the webinar submit CEU/CEH requests here.
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