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Deaf & Hearing Relay Team: Supervision

Sharon Neumann Solow, Trenton Marsh and I presented: “Ohana: Celebrating our Ties. Deaf and Hearing Interpreting Teams” at the Region V conference in Honolulu, HI. During our session, we were able to demonstrate our work with local Deaf interpreters from Hawaii, and showcase their training and skills. It was a very successful workshop for everyone involved. Here is a picture from the workshop on June  13, 2012.

 

Ohana: Celebrating our Ties presentation with the full team and our students from the Deaf-Hearing Interpreting team training.
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Working in Hawai’i

I look forward to starting the phase 2 of our work with local Hawaiian deaf interpreters in our follow up supervision training program. Additionally, I will be presenting and interpreting at the Region V conference in Waikiki.

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ADA & Interpreting: A Detailed Exploration of Title I

The clock is ticking! It’s almost time for the highly demanded webinar “ADA & Interpreting: A Detailed Exploration of Title I” taking place THIS Thursday, May 17, 2012 7:00–8:30 p.m. EST with Christopher Tester, CDI. Only $29.99 for .15 Professional Studies CEUs (sponsored by NYC Metro RID). For more information: www.deafblindtip.com or to register:http://www.instantpresenter.com/PIID=EA56D9828749. “See you” soon!

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Dancing with the Deaf Stars in only 4 Days!

As some of you may know, I’ve been asked to be part of the New York School for the Deaf’s “Dancing with the Deaf Stars” on Saturday, May 5th, 2012. My dance partner and I have been hard at work practicing for the competition this saturday, only 4 days away! There are still some tickets available if you wanted to come up and support me and the school.

Here’s the link. You have to buy the tickets prior the show as there will not be any tickets sold at the door.

http://www.nysd.net/Pages/NYSD_News/0186EEA7-000F8513

I hope to see you there!

P.S. Feel free to pass along this information.

P.S.S. NYSD is in White Plains, NY

 

Christopher Tester, CDI

Certified Sign Language Interpreter

President: NYC Metro RID

Consultant, Educator, Interpreter, Trainer

www.christophertester.net

tester.christopher@gmail.com

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Webinar a success!

Tonight was a success! It was my first time to give a presentation via webinar, and it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I did miss having in person interaction with my participants. However, overall, I thought it went well. Kudos to Susanne Morrow and Jamie Pope for their behind the scenes work in setting up this presentation.

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Last Chance to register for webinar tonight!

 
 
3/14/12 – Understanding the ADA & Its Implications on Interpreting
Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it applies to your respective profession is critical. Having this knowledge assists with making sound, ethical decisions within the demands of day-to-day work. Please join us for this exciting and informative webinar entitled “Understanding the ADA & Its Implication on Interpreting” on 3/14/12, 7:00-8:30pm EST with expert presenter, Chris Tester, CDI.

 

Who Is This Webinar Appropriate For? 

Because the content in this session is broad and applies to various professionals working with individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind and hard-of-hearing, it is suitable for many practitioners, including but not limited to interpreters, rehabilitation counselors, social workers, etc.

 

Wednesday, 3/14/12, 7:00-8:30pm EST

CEUs: 1.5 Contact Hours or .15 Professional Studies*

Presented in ASL with spoken English interpretation

$29.99 LIVE or $27.99 RECORDING

 

Learner Objectives:

* Identify the name and the implication of each title within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

* Demonstrate a greater understanding of how each title has an impact on the rights of individuals who are Deaf and/or hard of hearing.

* Exhibit awareness of the relationship between the ADA and federal agencies such as EEOC.

 

*CEUs sponsored by NYC Metro RID
 
christophertester.net

Christopher Tester, CDI

Chris is a Certified Deaf Interpreter with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. He has eight years of professional experience as a former manager/ trainer at Sorenson Communications and as a Special Projects Coordinator and Investigator at the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights. A seasoned presenter, he specializes in workshop and seminar facilitation on topics such as disability rights and laws, Deaf and hard of hearing awareness, and American Sign Language and interpreting. He currently serves as President of the New York City Metro chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
How To Participate In A Webinar?

Participating in a webinar is as easy as 1, 2, 3! There are no special equipment or software requirements. You simply need a computer with high speed internet access.

 

Not Available For The Live Session?

Can’t join us live? No problem, you can view the session in the archives following the live session and still earn CEUs.

 

How Do I Earn CEUs For My Participation?

It’s easy! Simply meet the following criteria: 1. View the session in its entirety, 2. Fill out the survey at the end and 3. Complete the RID Evaluation immediately following the session. All of these components together serve as verification for participation. You will receive a certificate of attendance for your records.

 

How Do I Register?

Click HERE to register or cut and paste the following URL:

http://www.instantpresenter.com/PIID=EA53DA87854B

 

Viewing The Recording?

When registering use Discount Code: Record

 

Contact Us

deafblindtip@gmail.com or www.deafblindtip.com

 

We look forward to having you with us. Thank you, Susie & Jamie

 

Susanne Morgan Morrow, Owner

Jamie Pope, Assistant

 

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

I recently did some ASL consulting with the interpreting team for the show, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” it’s a cute show for children at the New Victory Theatre. The interpreters will be interpreting today and Saturday for local Deaf students in the NYC area.

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Seymour Joseph Institute

Christopher Tester has been hired to teach a 5 week course on introduction to Deaf Interpreter course at the Seymour Joseph Institute in Staten Island, NY. This will be a 30 hour, 2 nights a week course as part of their interpreter training program. This course is geared for the current Deaf students who are going through the program, to get specialized training on the roles and responsibilities of a Certified Deaf Interpreter. The course started on January 10, and will end on Thursday, February 9, 2012.