Foundations of ASL Court Interpreting
Classes begin June 12, 2021!
This course will provide an overview of the legal system for practicing and potential court interpreters. The course will be presented in ASL and interpreters will not be provided.
The roles of court interpreters
Positioning of court interpreters
Courtroom personnel
Prerequisite knowledge and skills for a legal interpreter
Working in deaf/hearing interpreter teams
Court code of conduct
Roles and protocol for court interpreters
Adequate preparation for a legal assignment
Text analysis of commonly encountered texts
Qualifying and testifying as an expert
ASL Legal Interpreters
Skill Level: Foundational Language: Presented in ASL, interpreter will not be provided Specialization: Legal
Begins June 12, 2021! Seats are limited.
Saturdays from 10 AM EST - 2 PM EST ending on June 26, 2021.
This Professional studies workshop has been approved for 1.2 CEUs at the "Some" knowledge level.
Those who attend the course live will receive a digital certificate of completion by the following Monday.
Those who watch the recording only will be required to write a short summary to verify participation and PCRID is an approved RID CMP sponsor for continuing education activities.
Reasonable Accommodations Policy
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of DE LA MORA Institute of Interpretation to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified student or participant with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of participating in classes and workshops sponsored and hosted by DE LA MORA Institute of Interpretation. For training done in support of private or state contracts, reasonable accommodation will be determined by the policy of the sponsoring individual or organization. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact us by email at [email protected] or call our office at (407) 677-4155.
Non-Discrimination Policy
DE LA MORA Institute of Interpretation does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of vendors, and provision of services - such as classes, webinars, and workshops. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, subcontractors, and students.
Safe Learning Environment
DE LA MORA Institute of Interpretation's classes and workshops are a safe learning environment. Comments and opinions shared within the class setting will not be published or made available to anyone outside of the original registrants, event coordinators, and those approved by the event sponsor to take the course. If recordings are made of the event, these recordings will only be made available to those approved by the event sponsor to take the course, as a reference material for review for a limited amount of time.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
This activity is funded by the state of Maryland. Notice of event cancellations or changes of date/time will be issued a minimum of one week prior to the event date
Contact us for questions:
(407) 677-4155
[email protected]
Carla Mathers
Resources
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3