Recent News
This year we plan on doing many exciting workshops and classes. Please make sure to check in often to get updates! Classes and workshops are forming now. Contact our office if you are interested in taking a Beginning level American Sign Langugage class.
As always, members of the Deaf Community, Interpreters and Interpreter in Training Students are always welcome to stop in anytime! Also, if you are in the area, stop on by and visit our NEW store: Hands with Hearts Gift Shop! This is a craft store with products that are made for and by the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Interpreter communities. We also have DVD's for Interpreters and Interpreter in Training Students for receptive practice. Come on in and see what we have to offer! We would love to see you here!
Check out our listing of all our workshops... just click on our workshop link!
The website has been updated September 2, 2008!
Friday September 12, 2008 IIG Meeting
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Topic: TBA
Saturday September 20, 2008
"Computer Systems in ASL"
Presenter: Mary Luczki
1:00 pm -5:00 pm
Cost: Pre-Register $55/ At-Door $65
Mary Luczki will be presenting this workshop for those interested in learning hot to talk about computers in ASL. Participants will get hands-on training and various parts and functions will be described and explained solely in ASL. NOTE: There will be no voicing, however a Q and A session at the end will be provided to help clarify principles discussed. Also, this workshop is limited to 12 participants. This event is good for 4 QA units and 0.4 RID CEU's
Saturday September 27, 2008 "Interpreting for Language Arts"
Presenter: Paul Fugate
9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Cost: Pre-Register $15/ At-Door $20
This workshop will be introducing participants how to interpret vocabulary and Language Arts concepts for school aged deaf students. Participants will be exposed to how deaf students acquire language arts information and how to interpret it in the best way for that student. They will be able to get a little bit of hands on interpreting time with peer and instructor feedback in a group setting. This event is approved for 0.3 RID CEU's and 3 QA units.
Saturday October 4, 2008 "Automotive Mechanics in ASL"
Presenter: Mary Luczki
10:00 am- 4:30 pm
Cost: Pre-Register $75/ At-Door $85
Mary Luzcki will be instructing this workshop on the various parts and functions of an automobile. She will be describing and explaining everything in ASL. NOTE: There will be no voicing for this workshop. However, a Q&A session just before lunch and at the end will be provided to help clarify principles discussed. Also, this workshop is limited to 12 participants. There also will be a thirty minute lunch break, it is recommended to bring a bag lunch for this workshop. This event is approved for 0.6 RID CEU's and 6 QA units.
Friday October 10, 2008 IIG Meeting
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Topic: TBA
Friday November 14, 2008 IIG Meeting
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Topic: TBA
Friday December 12, 2008 IIG Meeting
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Topic: TBA