Location
Bread of Life Deaf Lutheran Church
2901 38th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
Description
“We’d like you to sit in the back so you don’t distract anyone else.” “Since the deaf person didn’t show up, we don’t have to pay you, do we?” “Could you hold this suture in place for a sec?” “When you two switch, why don’t you just crawl under the table to get in the middle.”
These are just a few examples of the real-life requests that are said to ASL-English interpreters. Consumers, deaf and hearing, often make requests of us that, if acted upon, would violate our ethical guidelines. In response, consumers report that interpreters are cold, inflexible, and sometimes scolding toward them.
How do we follow our ethical guidelines while still being warm, human, and respectful toward our consumers? After all, Tenet 4 of the CPC says, “Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.” This discussion-based, hands-on workshop will allow participants to formulate and practice responding to these and other challenging situations in a safe and supportive environment. Let’s move away from “I can’t” together.
Topics we will cover
- Know what the tenets of the Code of Professional Conduct actually say
- Discuss ethical situations to see differing perspectives
- Strategies for coming to a successful resolution without compromising your ethics
- Practice responding to challenging requests in a safe, supportive environment
CEUs
6:00-9:00 PM
Three-hour workshop offering 0.3 Professional Studies CEUs, requiring some content pre-knowledge.
Registration
$29.00
Information and registration here
Download the flyer and registration here