15-30 mins Archives - Page 6 of 9

#59 Social Justice

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wmk08aPnpg

Time: 17:19

Discussion Partners: Jaemi and Henry

Video Description

Henry and Jaemi discuss perspectives on social justice, and their personal involvement.

Reviewer Notes

An important topic for interpreters to know and be able to interpret.
Jaemi’s video seemed to have trailing with his signs (matrix hands). The fingerspelling was difficult to read with the trailing.
The content was relatable. Some knowledge in social and racial justice […]

Bill Millios2022-01-19T17:40:58-06:00January 5th, 2022|

#64 Experiences

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTEI1npYWwo

Time: 19:29

Discussion Partners: Brad and Jim

Video Description

Brad and Jim share various personal stories.

Reviewer Notes

In this convivial conversation between Brad and Jim, good-natured subject changes are frequent in this relaxed environment. Topics vary greatly but feature an upcoming medical procedure and the size of families in the past. Each person contributes to the conversation for an almost-equal interactive interpreting experience.
This video […]

Bill Millios2022-01-19T17:41:17-06:00January 5th, 2022|

#56 Fostering Deaf Children

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCs75kgTJGU

Time: 20:38

Discussion Partners: Vyron and Doug

Video Description

Vyron and Doug discuss balancing life and work, as well as experiences of being foster parents caring for deaf children.

Reviewer Notes

The participants share their school, work, and life balance. They also share their experience becoming a foster parent. The topic might be unfamiliar to many, but there’s very little jargon so it would be fairly […]

Bill Millios2022-01-19T17:41:32-06:00January 5th, 2022|

#55 Moving Across the Country

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIF0eNgGZ28

Time: 18:40

Discussion Partners: Ryan and Peter

Video Description

Ryan and Peter discuss the process of moving halfway across the country.

Reviewer Notes

Easy, everyday topics to interpret. A good video to practice fingerspelling and numbers (receptively and expressively).

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Bill Millios2022-01-19T17:41:55-06:00January 5th, 2022|

#54 Interpreting Work

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA7u3aHGN-U

Time: 17:57

Discussion Partners: Swanhilda and Sam

Video Description

Swanhilda and Sam discuss working as an interpreter.

Reviewer Notes

The participants share their work experiences, especially working remotely, and chat about their pets. Easy topics to interpret.

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Bill Millios2022-01-19T17:42:22-06:00January 5th, 2022|

#49 Staying Healthy During COVID-19

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8GNmZK9bMA

Time: 20:40

Discussion Partners: Swanhilda and Sam

Video Description

Swanhilda and Sam discuss how to stay healthy during a pandemic, including their favorite foods.

Reviewer Notes

Two people get together to chat about how they are coping during COVID-19 to stay mentally and physically healthy. The conversation turns to eating habits, favorite foods, favorite cravings, and new dishes. They also discuss ASL classes, and spoken languages […]

Bill Millios2022-01-19T17:42:37-06:00January 4th, 2022|

#45 Travel Complications

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVv84JDBHGI

Time: 17:08

Discussion Partners: Jenny and Sean

Video Description

Jenny and Sean discuss travel experiences they have had including car troubles.

Reviewer Notes

Two individuals have free-flow conversations about car troubles, plays with cultural representation, and favorite kinds of foods.

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Bill Millios2022-01-13T12:54:34-06:00January 4th, 2022|

#44 Journey to Acting

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9-ZHUBM1uU

Time: 16:46

Discussion Partners: Daniel and Judy

Video Description

Daniel explains to Judy about his journey to becoming an actor as a deaf person.

Reviewer Notes

This video is great for ASL to English practice, as it is interactive, but the conversation is carried by the ASL user. It includes life stories about getting a start in acting, meeting famous people, and the TV show “Switched […]

Bill Millios2022-01-19T17:43:39-06:00January 4th, 2022|

#43 Favorite Things

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nMUxioGfZ4

Time: 21:32

Discussion Partners: Vyron and Stephan

Video Description

Vyron and Stephan discuss some of their favorite things, starting with movies.

Reviewer Notes

This “small talk” segment includes discussions about favorite movies, restaurants, and dishes. The two men share dining and movie theater experiences.
This is an excellent source for beginning interpreters. The pace is slow and the Deaf consumer had an English sign style that […]

Bill Millios2022-01-19T17:43:57-06:00January 4th, 2022|

#41 LGBTQI+ Information and Experiences

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoVaSZww06c

Time: 18:13

Discussion Partners: Jaemi and Henry

Video Description

Jaemi and Henry discuss experiences as members of the LGBTQI+ community and ask each other insightful questions that elicit in-depth reflections. They also discuss experiences with religion, which includes some religious vocabulary, and how religion has impacted their lives.

Reviewer Notes

Jaemi signs using conceptually accurate English at a slower pace and Henry speaks deliberately and clearly.

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Bill Millios2022-01-19T17:45:01-06:00January 4th, 2022|