Alabama Mental Health Interpreter Training Series presents

CDI Training:
Code of Ethics and Role and Function of Deaf Interpreters

Presented by:
Steve Walker

Montgomery Mental Health Authority
101 Coliseum Blvd
Montgomery, Alabama 36109

November 5-6, 2004

Description
This workshop is designed to provide an overview of the interpreting
process for practicing and potential interpreters who are Deaf or Hard
of Hearing, including discussions of role and function, ethics,
positioning, prerequisite knowledge and skill base needed to work
effectively as a Deaf interpreter.
Participants will apply theoretical and
research principles with respect to
interpreting ethics and protocol. They will gain an understanding of
the functions and unique sociolinguistic factors and aspects on
interpreting when working alone or in team settings. Participants will
gain an
appreciation of the challenges presented in interpreting.

Application
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State: ____________ Zip:__________________
Phone: ________________________V /TTY/Both
E-mail: ________________________________

Indicate attendance dates below:
_____$35.00 Two day Rate (Friday and Saturday)
_____$20.00 One day Rate (Friday only)
_____$20.00 One day Rate (Saturday only)

Total enclosed: $__________
Checks should be made out to AL-ASLTA.

Please indicate any accommodations
requested:
(requests must be made prior to October 15, 2004.)
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Schedule
8:00 - 8:15 am Welcome
8:15 - 10:15 am Workshop
10:15-10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 - 12:00 pm Workshop
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch on your own
1:00 - 3:15 pm Workshop
3:15-3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 - 5:30 pm Workshop

Alabama Mental Health
Interpreter Training Series
conducted by the
Alabama Department of Mental Health
and Mental Retardation
Office of Deaf Services
Steve Hamerdinger, Director

For more information:

Charlene J. Crump, MHI Coordinator
PO Box 301410, Montgomery, AL 36130
334.353.4703 Voice/TTY
charlene.crump@...

About the presenter: Steve Walker
Mr. Walker has over 13 years of experience as an interpreter and
interpreter trainer, He is currently on staff with Gallaudet
Interpreting Service where he serves as DeafBlind, International Sign
and Relay interpreter. Steve has developed and provided workshops for
Deaf and hearing interpreters from local to international levels. Topics
include " The Role and Functions of the Deaf Interpreter", " DeafBlind
Interpreting", "Deaf/Hearing Team Interpreting", "The Interpreter Code
of Ethics" and "International Sign & Interpreting". He served as Deaf
Way II advisor and Gallaudet Interpreting Service Coordinator for a
variety of events. Steve has also provided training on a variety of
other subjects such as "Leadership Development", "Parenting Deaf and
Hearing Children", "The Dynamics of Bilingual-Bicultural Families",
"Creating Effective Deaf/Hearing Partnership", and "Deaf Culture". A
native of Southern California, Steve now resides in Germantown, Maryland
with his family. Steve enjoys traveling, especially to other countries,
as well as reading , watching TV and movies, playing basketball and
softball.

RID CMP/ACET
This activity has been approved 1.6 CEUS
in the area of Professional Studies by the
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and has a Content Knowledge Level
of 'Some'.

The Office of Deaf Services is responsible for developing and
implementing programs that meet the linguistic and cultural needs of
DMH/MR's consumers who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Services are
designed to be
affirmative and supporting to consumers who traditionally have not been
able to benefit from services offered by the
department.

*Due to the nature of the workshop, this training will NOT be
interpreted and will be presented in ASL only.







RID CDI Requirements
The Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) is an individual who is deaf or
hard of hearing. In addition to proficient communication skill and
general interpreter training, the CDI has specialized training and/or
experience in the use of gesture, mime, props, drawings and other tools
to enhance communication.
The CDI has knowledge and understanding of deafness, the Deaf community,
and Deaf culture. The CDI possesses native or near-native fluency in
American Sign Language.
The CDI test is comprised of three steps;
Eligibility Requirements, Written test , and
Performance test. An individual is required to take and pass the
written test of the exam
before taking the performance examination.
An individual interested in taking the CDI written test must satisfy
all of the eligibility criteria.
Applicant must be deaf or hard of hearing (verification required).
Verification of having completed at least 8 hours of training on the
role and function of a Deaf interpreter (letters must indicate date(s),
location(s), and duration of training).
Verification of having completed at least 8 hours of training on the RID
Code of Ethics.
Physician or audiologist verification of deafness required.

Training documentation may be in the form of college transcripts,
signature(s), certificate(s), letter(s) of completion, or other valid
documentation, and must be attached to RID's
application.