Events

Missouri State Parks is dedicated to providing safe and affordable programming for people in the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. MSP has collaborated with several organizations to bring American Sign Language interpreters to our state parks and historic sites. Partnering organizations in 2024 include the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, DEAF Inc., Interpretek, Access Interpreter Referral Service, and Associates in […]

The meeting will be held at: Saturday, August 3rd, 9am-4pm Callaway Electric Cooperative building, 1313 Cooperative Drive, Fulton, MO 65251

 Deaf Day at Silver Dollar City! Who's ready to make a splash in the lazy river? How about taking a wild ride on the Time Traveler, the coaster that will spin you into a world of fun? Beat the summer heat and join us for Deaf Day on August 11th! Immerse yourself in the fun, socializing […]

Visit our Deaf Cultural Festival—a festival honoring the rich history of Deaf and hard of hearing art, identity, and empowerment. Encounter and learn about American Sign Language through hands-on art activities and entertainment from distinctly Deaf perspectives. For inquiries about festivals please contact festivals@nelson-atkins.org

STL ASL Meetup Group is getting together for Festival of the Nations ASL Meetup at Festival of Nations , Sat, Aug 24, 2024, 11:00 AM | Meetup

Workshop/Course Description: As interpreters we want to deliver the message ethically and neutrally. This course teaches us how our energy affects the environment; positive or negative. And teaches techniques to avoid absorbing negative energy in our environments and how positive energy maintains our neutrality. This workshop is an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals 10 […]

Workshop/Course Description: The definition of our job can be clear if we only look at the linguistics role that we serve. However, without codes of conduct, professionalism, specific roles within context, soft skills, problem solving, diffusionary tactics, and the ability to explain our job to others… our real and complete job ends up a little […]

Workshop/Course Description: This workshop will provide practical guidance on navigating the complexities of self-employment for interpreters. Based on the book "The Interpreter's Quick Guide to Self-Employment," participants will gain insights into taxes, business structures, bookkeeping, deductions, retirement planning, insurance, and self-care. Educational Objectives  Participants will be able to: ○ Identify key tax differences between employees […]

Come join us at the Zoo for Visual Awareness Day.  Accessibility for low-vision, blind, DeafBlind patrons.

Workshop/Course Description: This workshop is designed as a thorough overview of the three most common disease state. Covering information from symptoms, onset, lifestyle triggers, medication, medication management, diagnosis and much more. Participants will get an opportunity to learn more terminology and contextual information related to these three disease states. Educational Objectives:  *Define and describe hypertension, […]