Log in


Washington State Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Please LOG-IN for Member Rates!

Log in

Interpreter Licensure: Implementing Change Together

  • 30 May 2015
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Edmonds School District Educational Services Center 20420 68th Ave W. Lynnwood, WA 98036
  • 24 registrants

Registration

Registration is closed

Early Registration rate through May 15 

Regular Registration rate effective May 15-May29 

Registration at the door begins May 30 


Interpreter Licensure:  Implementing Change Together 

Deaf community members and interpreters are invited to gather together for this important discussion on the topic of interpreter licensure in Washington State. During this information sharing session, Steven Snow and LaVona Andrew will guide participants on examining strategies and the necessary stakeholder participation that can be used to develop a sign language interpreter licensure legislation. Including: identifying and organizing stakeholders and allies; examining experience from Idaho's recent licensure efforts which will illustrate trials, errors and successes; additionally, small group activities will provide a framework to devise a plan for working effectively and collaboratively toward a collective goal.


0.3 CEUs in the category of Professional Studies will be offered by theWestern Region Interpreter Education Center at Western Oregon University, an approved RID CMP and ACET sponsor.


Presenter Bios: 

Steven Snow is the Executive Director of the Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.  Currently, he serves as a board member of the Deaf Center of Idaho, a member of the Idaho Supreme Court Language Access committee, a member of Idaho Assistive Technology Project board, a member of Idaho Sound Beginning board, a board of director for Disability Rights of Idaho, member of Idaho Interpreter Licensure Task Force, a board of director for National Association of State Agencies of the Deaf an dHard of Hearing, and a member and Vice Chairman of the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind Board.  Steven received a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and a master's degree in Community Counseling from Gallaudet University. 



LaVona Andrew, MA, CI, CT, NIC: Master, Ed:K-12, is a life-long learner, interpreter, and educator. As a native ASL user and sign language professional, she maintains a full interpreting schedule in addition to teaching university courses and leading interpreting workshops. Her specialties include sign-to-voice, mental health, performing arts, and video interpreting. She has served on Deaf Center of Idaho's Board of Directors, the Idaho Deaf Mental Health Task Force, Educational Interpreter Interagency Consortium, the Idaho Interpreter Licensure Task Force, and is a past president of IdahoRID. Since 2012, LaVona serves as the Region V Representative on the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf's Board of Directors. She lives in Boise, Idaho, with her daughter and their dogs.



LANGUAGE POLICY

WSRID, as a diverse and inclusive body, has adopted a formal communication policy of direct communication in ASL for all events sponsored by WSRID .

This workshop will be provided in ASL.


See here for refund policy


Questions?  Contact Eloisa Williams 


WSRID does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, disability, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, marital status, political ideology, military or veteran status, parental status, or breastfeeding in a public place. This applies to all activities of the organization, including-but not limited to: employment, elections, meetings, workshops, and conferences. WSRID Officers, Board members, and committee Chairpersons shall be aware of this policy and uphold it at all times, in accordance with state and local law.

  • HOME
  • Interpreter Licensure: Implementing Change Together
Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software