#3 – Family History and Language

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8u0OMaZcfw

Time: 17:15

Discussion Partners: Swanhilda and Peter

Video Description

Swanhilda and Peter discuss their family histories as well as the language used growing up. Swanhilda shares some information about her Deaf family and American Sign Language; Peter shares stories of his parents’ immigration to the United States from Vietnam and shares information about the Vietnamese language. Both have lived in different communities across the United […]

2022-01-19T17:55:16-06:00January 3rd, 2022|

#2 – Visual Arts & Painting in Duluth

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqGsc4zET-o

Time: 14:40

Discussion Partners: Daniel and Stephan

Video Description

This video was filmed in summer of 2020 and includes Daniel and Stephan, two people based in Duluth, Minnesota discussing art. Daniel asks Stephan about his experience with painting and the artwork that he creates. The discussion includes references to the events of that summer including the killing of George Floyd and COVID-19.

Reviewer Notes

  • This scenario […]
2022-01-19T17:55:32-06:00January 3rd, 2022|

#1 – Camping with Grizzlies – a Follow-Up Conversation

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

Time: 17:31

Discussion Partners: Ryan and Doug

Video Description

Ryan asks Doug about his experiences camping and encountering bears.  Doug shares stories of his experiences, particularly in Denali National Park in Alaska, and two encounters he had with grizzly bears.

Reviewer Notes

  • This scenario is well-paced and suitable for the advanced student and novice interpreter. Challenges include schema around camping, spatial set up, SASSs, […]
2022-01-19T17:56:40-06:00December 21st, 2021|

Perspectives from Deaf People of Color on History of Interpreting and RID


Jerrin George moderates a panel discussion on the history of interpreting and RID with the following panelists: Ritchie Bryant, Linda Carroll, Cynthia Napier & Roberto Sandoval.

The initial video slide reads, “Perspectives from Deaf People of Color on the History of Interpreting and RID” Second line reads, “Ritchie Bryant, Linda Carroll, Cynthia Napier & Roberto Sandoval. Moderated by Jerrin […]

2022-12-22T14:55:10-06:00December 14th, 2021|

Deaf Perspectives on the History of Interpreting and RID


Jerrin George moderates a panel discussion on the history of interpreting and RID with the following panelists: MJ Bienvenu, Ritchie Bryant, Linda Carroll, Eileen Forestal, Dan Langholtz, Rachel Naiman, Cynthia Napier, Naomi Sheneman, Hartmut Teuber, and Phyllis Wilcox.

Initial video slide reads, “Deaf Perspective on the History of Interpreting and RID” A Panel Discussion.

Jerrin George’s Visual Description: […]

2022-12-22T14:55:41-06:00December 14th, 2021|

Interpreting Models: A Historical Overview

Naomi J. Hoefer provides a historical overview of interpreting models, an introduction to the idea of interpreting roles, and how they can be problematic.

Title Screen: grey background with the title “Interpreting Models by Naomi Sheneman, Ph.D. & CDI”  Naomi appears as a white woman with long black hair.  She is wearing a black sweater and necklace with purple beads and stands in front […]

2026-08-24T12:35:10-06:00June 26th, 2019|

A DI Perspective on The Gish Model

Jerrin George explains how the Gish Approach to Information Processing can help deaf interpreters manage the amount of information they need to process when interpreting.

Title Screen: grey background with the title “The Gish Model by Jerrin George.”  Jerrin George sits in front of brown wood wall.  He has short black hair, beard, and moustache.  He has brown skin and is wearing a light […]

2026-08-24T13:19:47-06:00June 26th, 2019|

Understanding and Reducing Horizontal Violence

Jenny Smith-Hastings and Naomi J. Hoefer have a discussion explaining Horizontal Violence, how it can be avoided, and an example to aid understanding.

An explanation of Horizontal Violence and how it can be avoided.

Naomi Sheneman, a white woman with dark brown hair wearing a black long sleeve shirt, stands in front of a grey background.  The CATIE Center logo is in the right lower […]

2026-08-24T12:27:50-06:00June 19th, 2019|
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