Ethical Scenario #1

Video Description

These ethical scenarios were created by Keri Brooks of True-Biz ASL for the CATIE Center at St. Catherine University. They are designed to be used for Deaf Interpreters practicing ethical decision-making.

Link to YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/Be2MFA6q9Oo – 0:36

Discussion Partners: Keri Brooks

[Visual Description: A white woman with long blond hair wearing a black shirt with a scoop neck stands in front of grey screen and signs.” The opening […]

2026-08-24T13:08:00-06:00October 24th, 2022|

Professionalism

Video Description

Naomi J. Hoefer and Jenny Smith-Hastings discuss the concept of professionalism for Deaf Interpreters and the challenges DIs may face in their practice.

Link to YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/fsNTRTKYp3A – 3:09

Discussion Partners: Naomi J. Hoefer and Jenny Smith-Hastings

2026-08-24T12:37:24-06:00October 24th, 2022|

Demand-Control Schema Activity

An explanation of the Demand-Control Schema and activity for Deaf interpreters to practice applying the framework for interpreting.

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Discussion Partners: Naomi Sheneman, Ronnie Zuchegno

Video Description

Naomi Sheneman provides an introduction to Ronnie Zuchegno’s explanation of the Demand-Control Schema and activity to put that learning into practice.

2026-08-24T11:01:35-06:00October 24th, 2022|

Practicing Translation

Jeremy Quiroqa shares an extended explanation of his process for translation as a Deaf interpreter and Naomi J. Hoefer explains how to use Jeremy’s insights as a basis for practicing translation.

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Discussion Partners: Jeremy Quiroga, Naomi J. Hoefer […]

2026-09-03T14:14:04-06:00October 24th, 2022|

International Sign (IS) interpretation of an ASL Lecture by MJ Bienvenu

Practicing International Sign Interpretation

In this activity, you will interpret MJ Bienvenu’s ASL lecture, “Are sign language interpreters bilingual?” into International Sign.

Step 1: Interpret Text

This is the source text from a 2014 presentation in which MJ Beinvenu examines if sign language interpreters are proficient bilinguals as expected and if not, is it okay for them to work in the field while still acquiring the […]

2026-08-31T19:36:15-06:00October 24th, 2022|

Visual Gestural Communication – Intro, Lecture, Activity

Video Description

Naomi J. Hoefer introduces an activity developed and explained by Salatiel Pineda for using visual-gestural communication through sight translation with health care documents. Documents referenced are from https://www.acponline.org/practice-resources.

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Discussion Partners: Naomi J. Hoefer and Salatiel Pinea […]

2026-08-26T09:34:29-06:00October 24th, 2022|
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