Hearing Loss Basics video chat for sign language interpreters

Hearing loss can create communication barriers in almost every part of a person’s life — from social gatherings to work, making phone calls to accessing services. Each person’s experience with hearing loss is unique, and how they communicate reflects that experience. As interpreters, you know that for many deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people having access to sign language can reduce those barriers. You may also have encountered many people with hearing loss who do not sign.

This workshop will highlight communication strategies and tips for working with someone who has hearing loss but doesn’t sign, by:

• Recognizing differences in hearing loss.
• Identifying assistive technology for people with hearing loss.
• Building awareness of how Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division can help.

Download a printable flyer.

When

Monday, November 6, 2023, 6 to 8 p.m.

Where

Zoom. You receive the link when you register.

Who should attend?

• American Sign Language interpreters
• American Sign Language interpreting students.

This training offers RID CEUs. ASLIS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for a total of 0.2 CEUs at Some Content Knowledge Level.

Accessibility

Presented in ASL and English with ASL/English interpretation and real-time captioning. If you need other accommodations, please contact us by October 30.

Register

Register online. Registration is free. Please register by October 30, 2023.

For more information, please contact Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Videophone: 651-964-1514
Voice or preferred relay service: 651-431-5945 or  800-657-3663
Email: dhs.dhhsd@state.mn.us
Web: mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-hearing

We look forward to serving you!