Welcome to RI RID's New Website!


Building on Foundations....

After much anticipation, RI RID is proud to unveil its new website! We hope you enjoy many of the new features that our site has to offer and look forward to hearing how we can make information about interpreting in Rhode Island as informative and accessible as possible. 

The Publications Committee and the members of RI RID would like to thank our colleagues, Christopher Haas, Jessica Haas, and Ed Morgan for their hard work and dedication in developing the previous website. Because of their efforts, the current webmasters had a sturdy foundation upon which to build this website. Thanks for paving the way!

Contact us at ririd_us@yahoo.com or comment on our Blog


Quarterly Meetings
All are welcome!

Saturday, April 17, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010

Warwick Central Library
600 Sandy Lane
Warwick, RI 02889
401-739-5440

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TERPexpo is coming to Providence!


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The popular interpreter expo is coming to Providence, Rhode Island on March 4-7, 2010 at the Providence Marriott Downtown Hotel. Come take advantage of earning affordable CEUs in an enjoyable environment! For more information about this exciting event, please see below or go to www.terpexpo.com.

 

Preview of TERPexpo 
Workshops & Presenters
(not all presenters/workshops listed)
TERPexpo Photo Gallery

"Giving Our Regards to Broadway"
Co-Taught by Keith Wann and Crom Saunders

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Signing for musical theatre and signing musical material requires a different style and presentation than signing for the classroom or conversationally.  This workshop is for those who would like to interpret songs, musical theatre, and concerts.
 Attendees will learn models for interpreting songs, musical theatre, and concerts. Participants will learn techniques and ways to hone skills which will allow them be more expressive, to represent musical material more accurately. These techniques also help interpreters in other work environments in terms of clarity, role assignment, and reducing lag time.

"But I Don't Even Know it in English!
By Crom Saunders

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How do you interpret a surgical procedure if you're not an intern? How do you interpret English literature if you weren't an English major? How do you interpret computer lingo if you can't even set the microwave clock? This workshop will help participants develop general tools for dealing with specialized vocabulary, and to broaden the use of their already developed skills to turn jargon into understandable and sign-able concepts.

"Cultural Misunderstandings Between Latinos and Non Latinos"
By Angela Roth

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Every deaf community is influenced by the majority culture and language. Understanding of those influences on the members of ethnically Hispanic deaf individuals we encounter in our work can aid in improved communication strategies for all involved. This workshop and professional discussion will address general Hispanic values, relationship dynamics, and strategies applicable to agencies, educators, interpreters, and any situation where interaction with Hispanics may occur.

"Narrative Development of Personal Storytelling in ASL"
By Peter Cook

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The purpose of this workshop is to explore the role of Narrator and Character in storytelling. The participants will have the chance to exercise role shifting between Narrator and Character. Features such as Body shifting, Eye gazing, Physical features, Positions, and Power shifting will be discussed. The participants will create stories through their personal experiences and will be given assignment during the course of the workshop.

Workshop Information courtesy of TERPexpo website
Photos courtesy of TERPexpo website

TERPexpo Location

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Providence Marriott Downtown Hotel
1 Orms Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02904
401-272-2400 (v)
1-866-807-2171(toll free)


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Please note: All link postings will be subject to the RI RID Webmasters' /Board approval. RI RID reserves the right to reject content/link postings for any reason at any time. RI RID is not liable if a link/content is omitted for any reason. Publication of a link posting/content does not constitute endorsement or approval of the linked site/content, points of view, standards of services, or opinions presented therein, nor does RI RID guarantee the accuracy of the information given.