Description: Backchanneling is feedback provided in communication that shows attention and understanding. As interpreters, we can use a variety of backchanneling techniques to develop trust and rapport with our Deaf and hearing clients. This workshop will focus on a simple way to incorporate backchanneling into a variety of mock interpreting situations.

About the Presenters:
Janice Woods, CI/CT, QA 5/5: Janice is a CODA and has been Oklahoma QAST certified since 1995. In 1995, Janice also received her Bachelor's in Counseling, with an emphasis in Services to the Deaf, and a minor in interpreting from ECU. Janice earned her RID CI/CT in 1997. Since then, she has worked as part-time faculty with the Interpreter Training Program at OSU-OKC. She has also had the privilege of serving on advisory boards/committees with QAST, OSU-OKC and TSHA. She enjoys the varied settings and clientele that freelance work provides. She has also worked with Sorenson since 2006. She makes her home in Stillwater but provides interpreting services throughout the state.

D’Andra Parsons has been Oklahoma QAST certified since 2001, earning her RID CI/CT in 2008. Her degrees include a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Oklahoma and a M.Ed. from the University of North Florida in ASL/English Interpreting. In 2018, she earned the CCI credential from the Oklahoma Supreme Court. She is also registered with the State Department of Education as an approved educational interpreter and holds current SDE classroom teacher certifications as well. D’Andra has served as a Member at Large with OKRID and currently serves as Vice President for the 2019-2021 term. Since 2013, D’Andra has worked as part-time faculty with the Interpreter Training Program at OSU-OKC. She enjoys the varied settings and clientele that freelance work provides. She makes her home in Davis but provides interpreting services throughout the state.


CEU: .2 ICRC, RID & BEI CEU’s approved

** If you are in need of a sign language interpreter, please contact me directly.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Six Flags Over Texas is happy to host Deaf Awareness Day for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on Saturday, December 14, 2019! During this event, select shows will be interpreted for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Marvin D. Loeb Scholarship Fund for the TCC Sign Language Interpreting Program.
Attention future interpreters and ASL Clubs – this is your chance to see interpreters in different settings throughout your visit to the park!

Choose from one of these options to order tickets:

• Order Online: Visit our website at http://www.sixflags.com/overtexas and enter Promo Code: DDSFOT19

• Order by Mail (2-ticket minimum): Complete and return this order form with a single check or money order. Mail order deadline is November 29, 2019

• Order by Phone (4-ticket minimum): Call the Ticket Hotline at 817-640-8900 ext. 4950, no less than four (4) business days in advance. Phone orders placed less than 4 business days in advance will be subject to an additional rush fee.

For more information, please contact Sammie Sheppard, Sammie.sheppard@tccd.edu or 817-515-1346 at the TCC Sign Language Interpreting Program. Additional information will be posted on the Six Flags Over Texas website. Discounted options are only available when purchasing in advance.

Purchase your tickets in advance for $41.99 plus tax. Tickets will also be available on the day of the event at the Deaf Day Booth after you pass through security for $44.99 plus tax. Booth will only be open on the day of the event from 12pm – 3pm. Download fillable PDF format link: SF Deaf Awareness Day Order Form 2019

This workshop is geared to interpreters and students who want to know more about interpreting within legal settings. Presenter Rene' Ryan is a nationally certified interpreter with decades of experience, and she recently completed an additional degree in Legal Interpreting. Come benefit from all the knowledge Rene' will be sharing!

Workshop: Advocating for interpreter services

OSU-OKC
LRC 100, 1st floor 
900 N. Portland Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73107 

February 2nd, 2019 
@ 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Contact me if you have any question 
405.740.5300 (Facetime, text)

OSU - OKC Deaf/Hearing Social Club will be holding their second game night at OSU-OKC. Game night will be held in the hub!

Start at 6pm to 9pm.

A true story that became the Tony Award-Winning musical!

Every once in a while, a Broadway musical comes along that surprises, moves and excites audiences in ways only a truly landmark musical can. The “groundbreaking,” “exquisite” and “unforgettable” new musical Fun Home was the event of the Broadway season, receiving raves from critics and audiences alike, winning five 2015 Tony Awards® and making history along the way. Based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir, Fun Home introduces us to Alison at three different ages as she explores and unravels the many mysteries of her childhood. A refreshingly honest musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. This musical contains adult content.

ASL interpreted performances will be 2pm
Sunday April 15, 2pm Saturday April 21, and 7:30pm Thursday April 26. The interpreter will be standing on house right.

Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Directed by Michael Baron

Groups discounts available!

A true story that became the Tony Award-Winning musical!

Every once in a while, a Broadway musical comes along that surprises, moves and excites audiences in ways only a truly landmark musical can. The “groundbreaking,” “exquisite” and “unforgettable” new musical Fun Home was the event of the Broadway season, receiving raves from critics and audiences alike, winning five 2015 Tony Awards® and making history along the way. Based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir, Fun Home introduces us to Alison at three different ages as she explores and unravels the many mysteries of her childhood. A refreshingly honest musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. This musical contains adult content.

ASL interpreted performances will be 2pm
Sunday April 15, 2pm Saturday April 21, and 7:30pm Thursday April 26. The interpreter will be standing on house right.

Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Directed by Michael Baron

Groups discounts available!

Want to know more about how to manage your finances? Have a goal of becoming financially literate this year? SHEP is hosting a financial literacy workshop! This workshop will focus on money management tips, tackling taxes, careers in finances and more!

This workshop is special so that Deaf, Blind and DeafBlind and come together and share their experiences and have a discussion with each other about options and improvement.

Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: 4917 Portland Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

While this event is free, we need you to RSVP for the event so we make sure we have enough seating and packets. 
**Please RSVP by April 7, 2018.

**Interpreters will be available
**SSPs will be available

If you are wanting to attend this free event please email cassandra@shep-ok.org with your preferred reading format in standard print, large print or Braille ready so we can save you a seat and have your information.

Calling all babies, toddlers and the ones who love them! It's time for Baby Story Time. Each week, we'll explore the world through books, songs, finger plays and rhymes designed for the smallest library fans! This story time is great for birth to 24 months.

 Presenters: Johnathon Cook and LV Berglund

Would you know what to do if a formal grievance was filed against you? Would you know how to develop a response in resolving conflict using your ethical guidelines? Would you be able to differentiate the various types of conflicts and their causes? This workshop will include group participation in developing and discussing various methods in heading off conflicts before becoming a formal grievance. We will also discuss how to prepare yourself in the midst of a grievance using the RID and ICRC ethical guidelines of the grievance process.

As interpreters, we are usually the only ones in the room who understand what everyone else is saying. Often times, our Hearing and Deaf clients have very different world views and we feel stuck in the middle. How do we successfully voice or sign the intended message in a way that makes cultural sense to our clients and how do we keep from allowing our own cultural biases from impeding their understanding? Come learn with this unique mother-daughter team as we discover strategies for cultural bridge-building! Presented in sign language

Presenters: Rene’ Ryan and Kena Lundy

“Say What?” Often, as interpreters, we focus upon sign expansion since that isn’t the native language for most of us. However, the words we select can make a difference in how our deaf consumer is viewed in the hearing world. Are we doing all we can to reduce barriers and misconceptions… or are we oppressing and limiting them based upon OUR OWN limitations? This workshop will focus on expanding interpreters’ vocabulary so we can do the most professional job possible.

This event is to speak on raising awareness toward heart health. There will be heart healthy snacks available. Water and unsweetened tea will also be available.

There will also be a guest speaker whose topics will include:

• Heart healthy meals
• Tips on curbing a sweet tooth
• Snacks to satisfy you
• Discussion on High Blood Pressure in communities

Event will be held at SHEP's office in the main conference room. It will start at 3:00pm and end at 6:00pm.

**Sign language Interpreters will be present at event.

Through many mentor sessions working with interpreters, I have kept notes to share. It's amazing to see how interpreters creatively face challenges as they translate from English to ASL. I treasure opportunities to help interpreters improve their visual thinking, which Deaf audiences appreciate. My workshop offers a myriad of ways to make interpreting more visual.

How can we remove toxins from our body and mind?
Where does the flu go during the summer?
How do we avoid holiday weight gain?
What are the dangerous affects of sugar?
How do we stay stress free during the holidays?
COME AND JOIN US!!! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, Deaf, ASL Students, Interpreters---anyone with a love for our community-hearing and deaf!----ASL Interpreter Provided!

Location at TSHA 8740 E 11th Street, Tulsa--USE BACK ENTRANCE BEHIND TSHA

Questions- Email rsites@tsha.cc

OKC Citywide is a monthly pot luck speaker meeting that will be held the last Saturday of every month at Cole Community Center.  **Interpreter for hearing impaired will be provided.

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