Working as an architect – Interpreting Practice for DIs

Interpreting Practice for Deaf Interpreters

This activity is designed for Deaf Interpreters to practice their interpreting skills to meet a range of consumers needs. Each source text has different interpretations designed for different consumers.

Title: Working as an Architect

Abstract/Description: This is an interview by Daniel Durant, with William Timmers, an architect.

Step 1: Choose a Target Audience

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Bill Millios2026-08-26T15:16:00-06:00September 22nd, 2023|

You Are Our Future Leaders – Interpreting Practice for DIs

Interpreting Practice for Deaf Interpreters

This activity is designed for Deaf Interpreters to practice their interpreting skills to meet a range of consumers needs. Each source text has different interpretations designed for different consumers.

Title: You are our Future Leaders

Abstract/Description: Dr. Glenn Anderson gives a lecture about the common myths and features of leadership. The context includes Deaf cultural references.

Originally retrieved […]

Bill Millios2026-08-26T15:16:08-06:00September 22nd, 2023|

TED Talk – An Honest Look at the Personal Finance Crisis

Personal Finance TED Talk

This activity is designed for Deaf Interpreters to practice their interpreting skills to meet a range of consumers needs. Each source text has different interpretations designed for different consumers.

Title: TED Talk – Personal Finance Crisis

Abstract/Description: Millions of baby boomers are moving into their senior years with empty pockets and declining choices to earn a living. And right […]

Bill Millios2026-08-26T15:16:22-06:00September 22nd, 2023|

Advice from WHO – Translation Practice for DIs

Translation Practice for Deaf Interpreters

This activity is designed for Deaf Interpreters to practice their translation skills.

Advice for the public: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Step 1: Translate the Source Text

Create an ASL translation of the source text. If possible, record your translation so you can review and reflect on your work.

Step 2: Assess and Reflect on your Work

Use the following […]

CATIE Center2023-02-07T21:00:34-06:00February 7th, 2023|

WFD – Interpreting Practice for DIs

Interpreting Practice for Deaf Interpreters

This activity is designed for Deaf Interpreters to practice their interpreting skills to meet a range of consumers needs. Each source text has different interpretations designed for different consumers.

Title: World Federation of the Deaf

Abstract/Description: The speaker describes the history of the World Federation of the Deaf from its overseas origin, including those who were involved […]

CATIE Center2026-08-26T15:16:15-06:00February 7th, 2023|

Extralinguistic Knowledge for Deaf Interpreters

Naomi J. Hoefer explains the concept of extralinguistic knowledge (ELK) and how Deaf interpreters need to take that into account in their interpreting work as well recognize the unique ELK that they bring to situations based on their experiences as Deaf people.

References

Beldon, J., Forestal, E., Garcia, L., Peterson, D. (2009, August). NCIEC deaf interpreting initiative. Paper presented at RID Deaf Caucus, […]

CATIE Center2026-08-24T11:53:38-06:00July 16th, 2022|

A CDI’s perpsective on the Open Process model

Arkady Belozovsky, CDI, shares a perspective on the way that an open process teaming model has the potential to benefit everyone involved in an interpreted situation.

What Next?

Naomi J. Hoefer explains how interpreters, especially Deaf interpreters, can put the ideas about the open process into practice.

CATIE Center2026-08-24T14:04:21-06:00July 16th, 2022|

A Conversation on Role-Space and Translation

Naomi Sheneman facilitates a conversation on the role-space model with Robert G. Lee and Eileen Forestal and its relevance for Deaf interpreters and translators.

CATIE Center2026-08-24T10:56:06-06:00July 16th, 2022|

CDI Exam Preparation Modules

Description in ASL

The course focus is the CASLI Performance Exam for Deaf Interpreters and the Gap Test that will be required for those having completed the CDI Knowledge Exam before 2021. This course provides test preparation content in manageable and distinct sections, a total of seven modules. The overall goal of this training is to help you understand […]

CATIE Center2022-01-21T10:51:12-06:00December 21st, 2021|

Deaf Perspectives on Translation

ASL Version of Description

These resources are designed to be used for an online course or workshop focused on Deaf interpreters developing translation skills. Resources include an explanation of different approaches to translation, a specific process with opportunities to practice the process with English written texts that have existing ASL translations. This allows participants to compare their own translation […]

CATIE Center2026-08-25T10:15:19-06:00December 15th, 2021|