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DI Processes for Translation

These videos include explanations of the translation processes used by a variety of Deaf interpreters and translators. This post features perspectives from Erin Sanders-Sigmon, Felicia Williams, Ritchie Bryant, and Jay Krieger.

Link to YouTube videos:

Erin Sanders-Sigmon: https://youtu.be/j7RDoApFcfM – 6:08
Felicia Williams: https://youtu.be/raN3OLoCVNw – 4:19
Ritchie Bryant: https://youtu.be/ffKaHWO2bsA – 1:18
Jay Krieger: https://youtu.be/826ioAttmFw – 5:25

Discussion Partners: Erin […]

CATIE Center2026-09-03T14:11:36-06:00September 3rd, 2026|

Simultaneous Interpreting vs Copy Signing

Observe 3 Deaf interpreters demonstrate the difference between copy signing and simultaneous interpreting.

Copy Signing | Dr. Naomi J. Hoefer

Simultaneous Interpretation | Dr. Naomi J. Hoefer

Copy Signing | Jerrin George

Simultaneous Interpretation | Jerrin George

Copy Signing | Trenton Marsh

Simultaneous Interpretation | Trenton Marsh

CATIE Center2026-09-03T14:07:41-06:00September 3rd, 2026|

NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct

Video Description:

In this video, Keri goes through the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct, in detail.

Link to YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/EnnfjIMCDLQ

Length of video: 33:31

Discussion Partners: Keri Brooks, CDI

Bill Millios2026-08-24T12:40:46-06:00December 22nd, 2022|

Explanation of Source Language (SL) and Target Language (TL) for Deaf Interpreters

Video Description:

In this video, Keri explains the difference between the Source Language (SL) and the Target Language (TL) for Deaf interpreters.

Link to YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/FxeSOYSecp4

Discussion Partners: Keri Brooks, CDI

Bill Millios2026-08-24T13:30:58-06:00December 22nd, 2022|

Cokely’s Sociolinguistic Model in Deaf Interpreting

Link to YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJOOixV4aO4

Discussion Partners: Jimmy Beldon, CDI

Video Description

In this video, Jimmy discusses the applicability of Dennis Cokely’s work, as transformed by Robert Lee and Patty Gordon (the Z model), to Deaf interpreting.

Citations:

Cokely, Dennis, Introduction for interpretation: A sociolinguistic model. Burtonsville, MD Linkstock Press, 1992

Bill Millios2022-12-22T15:40:31-06:00December 20th, 2022|

Deaf Interpreter – Post-assignment Preparation

Link to YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7Dmykr7Mo0

Discussion Partners: Jimmy Beldon, CDI and Maria Rodriguez-Dively, NIC.

Video Description

In this video, Jimmy and Maria discuss a recent assignment that involved an HI and a DI. They talk about what worked, and what could have been better. This module serves as an example for post-assignment debrief between a DI and and HI.

Bill Millios2022-12-22T15:41:43-06:00December 20th, 2022|

Deaf Interpreter – Pre-assignment Preparation

Link to YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwDPqFgSom4

Discussion Partners: Jimmy Beldon, CDI and Maria Rodriguez-Dively, NIC.

Video Description

In this video, Jimmy and Maria discuss how to prepare for a consecutive interpreting assignment that involves an HI and a DI. This module serves as an example of a pre-assignment preparation discussion.

Bill Millios2022-12-22T15:41:08-06:00December 20th, 2022|

Citizenship Discussion (includes instruction, practice video, original interpretation, and reflections)

Video Description:

In this video, a Deaf person has a discussion about citizenship.

Practice Video (interpreter removed) Link to YouTube video: https://youtu.be/jDFylpvO4zo

Length of video: 22:42

Who’s involved: Deaf person, hearing interpreter (HI), and non-signing hearing person.

Original Interpretation Link to YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/WwrFsugR-P8

Length of video: 22:42

Who’s involved: Deaf person, Deaf interpreter (CDI), hearing interpreter (HI), and hearing non-signing person.

HI/DI Reflections Link […]

Bill Millios2022-12-22T13:35:44-06:00December 12th, 2022|

DMV – Written Exam (includes practice video, original interpretation, and reflection)

Video Description:

In this video, a Deaf person takes the written exam for their driving test.

Practice Video (interpreter removed) Link to YouTube video: https://youtu.be/53HTp4uDc8Q

Length of video: 17:39

Who’s involved: Deaf person, hearing interpreter (HI), and non-signing hearing person.

Original Interpretation Link to YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/zdl6dKN_phs

Length of video: 17:39

Who’s involved: Deaf person, Deaf interpreter (CDI), hearing interpreter (HI), and hearing non-signing person.

Two […]

Bill Millios2022-12-22T13:28:08-06:00December 12th, 2022|

DMV – Behind the Wheel Exam (includes practice video, original interpretation, and reflections)

Video Description:

In this video, a Deaf person takes the driving portion of their drivers license exam.

Practice Video (interpreter removed) Link to YouTube video: https://youtu.be/MPXRBQkwNZE

Length of video: 4:04

Who’s involved: Deaf person, hearing interpreter (HI), and non-signing hearing person.

Original Interpretation Link to YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/KGQL1EB3Vrw

Length of video: 4:04

Who’s involved: Deaf person, Deaf interpreter (CDI), hearing interpreter (HI) on VRI, and hearing non-signing […]

Bill Millios2022-12-22T13:29:24-06:00December 12th, 2022|