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Corporate Classes and Workshops
These classes are conveniently offered at your company. We provide the teacher and knowledge, you provide the room and participants. We believe that those wishing to learn a new language should be exposed to and taught by native users of the language. Therefore, our sign classes are taught by Deaf teachers.
INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) LEVEL 1
ASL LEVEL 2 AND 3
WORKING WITH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
INTEGRATING DEAF PEOPLE INTO THE WORKPLACE
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT; HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR BUSINESS
USE OF A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER IN LEGAL SETTINGS
USING INTERPRETERS EFFECTIVELY IN THE MEDICAL ENVIRONMENT
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INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE
Basic survival signs tailored to the language/vocabulary of your business, Deaf community, language and culture, and appropriate etiquette with Deaf people.
TIME:
10 weeks, 1 hour per week
INSTRUCTOR:
Member of ASLTA (American Sign Language Teachers Association); interpreter provided for the first day only at no additional charge.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Those who have contact with Deaf people and wish to learn more about Sign Language. This is introductory in nature and not meant for an in-depth study of the language.
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2.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) LEVEL 1
Learning the language: signs of the home, work, and community. Aspects of Deaf culture and community will be introduced.
TIME:
10 weeks, 2 hours per week
INSTRUCTOR:
Member of ASLTA (American Sign Language Teachers Association); interpreter is provided for the first day only at no additional charge.
MATERIALS USED:
Vista: Signing Naturally workbook and video, $44.95 shared or individually purchased.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Those who have regular, day-to-day contact with Deaf people.
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ASL LEVEL 2 AND 3
Continuation of Level 1, more advanced vocabulary and language usage taught, as well as culture and community.
TIME:
10 weeks, 2 hours per week
INSTRUCTOR:
Member of ASLTA
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Those who have completed level one.
MATERIALS:
Same as level 1
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4.
WORKING WITH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
Signer vs. Interpreter: what's the difference? Why and when one is needed? What interpreters do, what they need to do it well, and how to assist them at their job. Saving money with interpreters. What does the Americans with Disabilities Act say about interpreters? Ethical issues.
TIME:
2-3 hour workshop
PRESENTER:
Nancy Berlove, MS, CT, CSC, SC:Legal, President of Sign Language Connection. She is the owner of Rochester's largest interpreting service and has over 20 years of experience working as an interpreter and interpreting educator.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Anyone who has or will have contact with interpreters or requests their services.
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5.
INTEGRATING DEAF PEOPLE INTO THE WORKPLACE
Learn how to make your business or office truly accessible. What are the equipment and communication needs, and the cultural differences between hearing and deaf people? Stop misunderstandings before they begin.
TIME:
2-hour workshop
PRESENTER:
Sign Language Connection Staff
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Anyone who interfaces with Deaf employees or customers. Human resource managers.
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THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT; HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR BUSINESS
Learn what the ADA, passed in 1991, says and how it affects your business. What is “undue burden”? Who pays? What is an acceptable accommodation?
TIME:
2-3 hours
PRESENTERS:
Nancy Berlove and one other legal expert.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Those who make decisions about accessibility or hiring practices, i.e. managers, corporate owners or directors.
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USE OF A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER IN LEGAL SETTINGS:
Learn about the physical and mental requirements of an interpreted assignment and what is needed to perform accurately and adequately. What are the ethical considerations when providing services to both the defendant and the court? What is a Deaf interpreter, and why are they essential to some court proceedings? The NY law requires interpreters working in the legal settings to be certified.
What are the different certifications? How do you select the proper interpreter?
TIME:
2-3 hours
PRESENTER:
Nancy Berlove, Rochester's only interpreter who holds Specialist Certification: Legal (SC:L) She has presented workshops at national conventions on interpreting in legal settings and has worked in the courts for the past 15 years.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Lawyers, judges, clerks, law-clerks, advocates, administrators.
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USING INTERPRETERS EFFECTIVELY IN THE MEDICAL ENVIRONMENT:
What specialized skills should an interpreter have to work with medical practitioners? How does an interpreter affect the relationship between client and practitioner? What can be done to protect one's medical practice against errors and omissions by the interpreter?
TIME:
1-2 hours
PRESENTER:
Sign Language Connection Staff
WHO SHOULD ATTTEND:
Doctors, nurses, therapists, counselors, secretaries.
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If you wish us to tailor a workshop particular to your place of business, let us know. We will focus on your specific needs.
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