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Summer is here…

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
This has been the longest day, of the longest summer, of the longest year of my life! Most interpreters are smart enough to schedule their vacation during summer and for good reason.... it's just slow going around here. It's been that way my entire career and a season I once dreaded I now enjoy. No beaches or sun tan or wave pool here... but sleeping in a bit later and working a bit less is a vacation unto itself. This year I think we're taking our vacation during the "other" slow time... those days between Christmas and New Years when things come to another grinding halt. This year I'm considering spending the time in New York City... a city… Read More

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Last Nights Fight Club

Saturday, March 26th, 2011
Thank you all who attended last nights ASL Fight Club. Some facts about last night: We had teachers, Deaf, ASL students, ITP students and certified interpreters in attendance from three states. Doors didn't officially close until 10pm. We had a blast and the house was packed with talent. Thank you to the all the Deaf attendees and a special thank you to Rich McGann for being our keynote speaker and educating us all about Deaf/Blind. Next Fight Club will be April 29th. If you're following the schedule, this is the last scheduled Fight Club until August. There is a lot of talk about extending… Read More

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DEAF! CDI workshop! C’mon! We need more of you!

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Pah, 3-day Workshop When?! March 25, 26, & 27, 2011(17 hours in duration) Time?! Friday - 6pm - 9pmSaturday- 9am - 5pm Sunday- 9am - 5pm Where?!G.U. Kellogg Conference Hotel Room 3125  Interested in working as a CDI? Interested in taking the CDI written exam through RID? If so, you must complete at least 8 hours of training on the Role and Function Deaf Interpretersand at least 8 hours of training on the RID Code of Professional Conduct.Fortunately for you, these workshops are being provided at Gallaudet University to meet your needs! Gino Gouby, CDI & CLIP-R will provide participants with an overview of therole and responsibility of… Read More

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