This workshop will help interpreters gain basic knowledge and they will leave knowing how to work with DeafBlind people, including: discussions of DeafBlind culture and communication etiquette to increase cultural competency and sensitivity to the DeafBlind community, how to decipher which communication mode is most appropriate for use for the type of vision loss, and how to work with the DeafBlind client to ensure proper communication access is provided. Presenters will discuss the various etiologies that contribute to DeafBlindness, and the most appropriate approaches to interpreting, giving both perspectives from the interpreter/SSP and the DeafBlind client. Concepts taught during this workshop include: autonomy, conduct, deliberation, and respectfulness.

Note: Registration for this workshop will be accessible early only to Triangle NCRID Members. One week after registration has opened for them (on 9/19/22), it will be accessible to any NCRID Member as well as ITP students. After an additional week, registration will open to anyone interested (on 9/26/22).