“Acc
urate Fingerspelling & Number Production for Educational Interpreters”
with Miriam Morrow, CDI
Sunday, 10/5/14 9:30am – 1:30pm
SLC Conference Center
15 W 39th St New York, NY 10018
Cost: $25
CEUs: .4 PS
To Register: ddavid@signtalk.com
Workshop Overview
Research shows that adult learners who attempt to acquire a second language have more difficulty achieving fluency than those that are native or near-native learners. Research through Gallaudet University speaks specifically about the importance of lexicalization of fingerspelling and the expansion outside of ‘neutral fingerspelling’ that is commonly used by hearing people. Given the current trend in the field of interpreting, most practitioners enter the field as non-native signers, thus raising the concern of true fluency, particularly as it relates to the reception of ASL. This session will focus on native-like strategies to increase reception and expression of fingerspelling and numerical production, specifically for interpreters working in the educational setting.
Learner Objectives:
- Identify the challenges with fingerspelling & numerical production.
- Demonstrate native-like strategies to enhance production.
- Identify ways in which these strategies can be applied as an interpreter within the educational setting.
ation is very pleased to announce an exciting new monthly blog entitled “From Frank’s Corner”. Frank Dattolo, highly respected Deaf community member, actor, educator and administrator will be sharing some of his well-informed insights into current trends and themes that are at the heart of the Deaf and signing communities. His first submission about his work with A.C.O.R.N, a theatre camp for Deaf & hard-of-hearing youth, is informative and inspiring!
We are pleased to introduce Susanne Morgan Morrow, MA, CI, CT, our Professional Relations Consultant. Susanne is a certified interpreter and a nationally respected interpreter educator. She provides SignTalk with guidance and consultation as an interpreter and as a member of the Deaf and Deaf-Blind communities. Susanne will be monitoring the new site and will contribute as one of our regular bloggers Susie has been instrumental in the development of the YouTube channel and has produced most of the segments.
I am truly excited about our recent launch of SignTalk Foundation and to announce the Foundation’s accomplishments attained over the last six months. First and foremost was the establishment of SignTalk’s YouTube channel, an online platform that gives a voice to the Deaf community. This channel hosts representatives from the Deaf community who comment on breaking news that affect the Deaf and interpreting communities. These commentaries are designed to speak directly to both the hearing and non-hearing public. 
