UpGrade- Roles and Ethics of K-12 Interpreting in the time of Language Deprivation

Enjoy this great recorded webinar from the UpGrade Conference!

Location: Your home or office (online)

RID CEUs: 0.2 PS (2 hours)

Cost: $30

Language: ASL

Workshop Description:

We will discuss a general overview of the current research about language deprivation and associated outcomes. Throughout the presentation, the role of the K12 interpreter in supporting deaf children to manage, reduce, and prevent language deprivation will be raised for discussion, questions, and reflection.

Educational Objectives:

At the conclusion of this workshop students will be able to:

• demonstrate a basic understanding of language deprivation and its impact on deaf child development
• articulate an understanding of where the classroom interpreter is situated in the language deprivation epidemic
• describe several key actions K12 interpreters might undertake to support
  deaf children
  

Presenter Bio:

Dr. Wyatte Hall is an Assistant Professor of Public Health Sciences, Pediatrics,
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Neurology, and Center for Community Health & Prevention at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He directs the Visual Language Access and Acquisition Lab which has received funding from the National Institutes of Health, and focuses on the relationship between early childhood language experiences and quality
of life outcomes across the lifespan in deaf populations. Dr. Hall also co-directs the NIH-
funded Future Deaf Scientists program, a STEM internship for Deaf high school
students. Finally, Dr. Hall directs the Language Deprivation track of the DHH Child
Resilience Center at Gallaudet University. Dr. Hall has over 30 publications and book
chapters, has given over 150 public presentations, and is co-editor of the volume
“Language Deprivation and Deaf Mental Health.”