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Experiencing Deaf Culture Through Deaf Cinema
Participants will learn about language deprivation and the cultural phenomenon of “the dinner table
syndrome,” the increased risk of mental health challenges that Deaf and hard of hearing people
face, and how these experiences manifest in Deaf Culture and how the Deaf community cope with
these challenges. Interpreters will be able to examine how they might see these issues manifest in
their interpreting jobs and how they can contribute to reduction of these barriers. These topics will
be explored through viewing and discussing three short films written and/or directed by Charlie
Ainsworth: Dinner Table Syndrome, Glass Cage, and The Deaf Do Not Beg.
Presenters: Charlie Ainsworth and Edward Bart
Mr. Ainsworth has been making films since 2018 in the Deaf and hearing communities. He has a BA in
Theater Arts and History from Gallaudet, and an MFA in screenwriting from the David Lynch Graduate
School of Cinematic Arts. He is the founder of the filmmaking company Angry Deaf People Production.
Dr. Bart has taught ASL and Deaf Culture classes for over 15 years. Currently, he serves as the director of
the BA in ASL at Wichita State University. He researches media representation of Deaf people and audism.
Target Audience: Working interpreters. Interpreting students are also welcome at a reduced fee.
Attendees can earn 0.3 PS RID CEUS.
Details on registration fees, refunds and cancellations can be found on the registration form.
Please register for the workshop using the link below or QR code above:
https://wichitastate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0uCM0SGt5aHmCTI
Voice interpreting will not be provided as participants are assumed to be proficient in communicating in
ASL. Other requests for reasonable accommodations, in addition to any questions about the workshop can
be sent to Edward Bart at edward.bart@wichita.edu
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