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Interp. WS: Sign Language in an IDD World
(Part of the TERP Training Series with PA’s Office of Developmental Programs)
July 29, 2025
11:30 am – 1:00 pm (EST)
Virtual Event (Zoom)
Presented in American Sign Language
To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/x1MivHRdR4WIhTzbDG2eFQ
Interpreting for folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities requires a variety of specialized skills. Understanding the varying perspectives both within and outside of the community is essential to doing your best work.
This session will take a deeper dive into the variety of ways sign language is used in the context of intellectual and developmental disabilities. This virtual, live, training session will focus on ASL vocabulary often used in the intellectual/developmental disability world and modifications that are commonly seen. Bring your own examples to share. The session will incorporate didactic elements, as well as large & small group discussions.
Attendees should be prepared to be on camera and participate in discussions.
This training is appropriate for ASL-English interpreters and students. 0.15 PS CEUs provided through Pennsylvania Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (PARID). Participants do not need prior content knowledge to attend.
At the completion of this training, the participant will be able to:
- Compare & contrast the linguistic needs of Deaf professionals in the IDA system vs. Deaf individuals receiving support,
- Describe the variety of signing skills used by DHHDB individuals in the IDA system, and
- Identify 3 tools or approaches an interpreter can employ when working in the IDA world.
About the presenter: Lori Milcic is a nationally certified ASL-English interpreter with a specialist certification in mental health interpreting (QMHI). She also holds a master’s degree in psychology and currently works as the Deaf Services Coordinator for ODP.
There is no cost for this workshop.
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| PARID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This PS program is offered for .15 CEUs at the Little/None Content Knowledge Level. ODP follows a policy of nondiscrimination in all environments including recruiting, hiring, training, benefits, promotions, transfers, or treatment on the job on the basis of color, religious belief, sex, age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability. For accommodations, refund policy, or other information, please contact Lori Milcic at C-LMILCIC@pa.gov or via text/voice/FaceTime at 412.606.3174. |