DI Practice: Pursuing Citizenship

This interpreting assignment is for a Deaf interpreter in a situation discussing becoming a U.S. citizenship.

First, try interpreting the situation first.  Then, click the toggle below to view the interpretation by a CDI as well as a discussion of the interpreted scenario.

This video shows the interpretation by the CDI during the filming of the scenario.

2022-03-09T09:57:22-06:00June 20th, 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|

Dear White Interpreters: A Panel of Deaf Interpreters of Color

Introduction

The Panel Discussion

Facilitated by Jerrin George, this discussion includes a variety of perspectives.  You can watch the complete discussion above or you can watch segments of it based on each topic by clicking on the toggle with the topics name. Topics addressed include:

  • Introductions
  • Meaning of BIPOC
  • How to sign “black?”
  • Signs in other communities that are sometimes misused
  • […]

2026-08-26T09:23:02-06:00June 17th, 2019|

Telling the Same Passage in Different Ways

Practice your ability to convey the same information in different ways.

Jenny Smith, a tall white woman with long red hair wearing a black long sleeve shirt, stands in front of a grey background.  The CATIE Center logo is in the right lower hand corner of the video.

2022-01-23T16:34:28-06:00June 17th, 2019|

Tandem: An Effective Term for Deaf-Hearing Team

In this video, Naomi J. Hoefer interviews Trenton Marsh about a term for deaf-hearing interpreting teams and what might be more effective. In their conversation, they touch on:

  • Different approaches to talking about deaf – hearing team – 0:05
  • Techniques for overcoming organizational resistance to hiring deaf-hearing teams – 4:49
  • Anything more to add? […]
2026-08-24T14:01:52-06:00June 5th, 2019|

The Acculturation Gap Model

In this video, Naomi Sheneman interviews Trenton Marsh about his Acculturation Gap Model and addresses the following issues:

  • Explanation of the model – 0:05
  • How does some deaf people not wanting an interpreter for the dentist fit with the model – 7:07
  • How to challenge the mindset that only some deaf people might benefit […]
2022-12-22T14:50:09-06:00June 5th, 2019|

Moving On: A course for educators on GTC resources

CATIE Center Logo with the words St. Catherine University | CATIE Center | Graduation to CertificationMoving On:  Shareable Resources from the Graduation to Certification Program

  • Dates: June 18 – 25
  • Location: Online – Canvas Learning Management System
  • Cost: Free
  • Target Audience:  people involved in interpreter education, including teaching in an ASL and interpreting program, coaching, mentoring, and providing community workshops.
  • Facilitators: […]
2019-06-09T13:37:05-06:00June 4th, 2019|
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