Interpreting During Disasters: |
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CRID Annual Meeting and Workshop June 1, 2013 |
Presenter: Stephanie Jo Kent
This workshop will be run as a ‘think tank’— technically, a Learning Lab for ResiliencyTM (LLR) —to explore and assess the provision of interpreters during public emergencies and declared disasters in the state of Connecticut. Following the system used by FEMA, we will conduct an After Action Review to compile what is known about how the State used interpreters, if there are any gaps to learn from, and how the system can be improved. Reactions and debate about the visibility of sign language interpreters on television during emergency press conferences will be used to prompt analysis. Most importantly, we will identify what is working well in order to establish shared understanding of the foundation for best practice. LLRs are based in the principles of action research and action learning: with participants’ informed consent, parts of the workshop will be videotaped.
Join Us:
June 1, 2013
Breakfast pastries, and coffee provided by CRID starting at 8:30
CRID Annual Membership Meeting 8:45am-9:45am
Registration 9:45-10am Workshop 10am-4pm
Lunch also provided by CRID
American School for the Deaf Kusiak Gym
139 N. Main St
West Hartford, CT
Presented in ASL, Voice Interpreters Provided
Workshop Objectives:Participants will learn and be able to…
o Interpreting public warnings and emergency information, o Emergency response interpreting during a disaster o Interpreting during recovery operations
BiographyStephanie Jo Kent, CI, holds a M. Ed in Social Justice Education and is a candidate for her PhD in Communication. She combines action research with two decades of experience as a sign language interpreter. She explores language and social interaction as the ‘time and place’ when cultural communication calls the future into being. Steph works with Readiness Consulting Services to assist federal agencies in emergency planning and disaster response. |
RegistrationClick to download the Registration Form: revised crid flier 2013 Send the form and check payable to CRID to: CRID Free to CRID Members. Must be members prior to April 15, 2013 Non-Members $35 before 5/25/2013 $45 after 5/25/2013 |
CRID is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies activity is offered for .5 CEUs at the Little/none content knowledge level. Partial CEUs will not be provided.
Directions:
Workshop Contact Information: Cat Lanser Hear2sign@yahoo.com
Nominations for the 2013-2015 CRID Board: Alyssa Kurth sky2016@aol.com
CEU Information: Elizabeth LaFlamme-Baker elaflammebaker@gmail.com
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