Deaf Interpreter Conference 5
June 22 - 26, 2026
Workshops
Deaf Interpreters Enhancing Message Clarity in Medical Settings
Medical
.15 CEUs
(PS)
This session explores Deaf interpreting strategies for effectively processing signing and information from hearing interpreters, with a focus on medical settings. Hearing interpreters often exhibit patterns in their signing that may hinder Deaf client’s comprehension. As a Deaf interpreter, it is essential to recognize and navigate these features when receiving interpreted information.
Participants will analyze samples of a hearing interpreter’s signing in a medical context, drawn from DawnSignPress's content, Interpreting in Medical Settings. The session will then focus on practical strategies Deaf interpreters can use to accurately and effectively interpret the information being conveyed.
Eric Epstein &
Perseus Max McDaniel
Eric Epstein is an ASL consultant who has provided training to both Deaf and hearing interpreters & ASL teachers in various agencies and organizations across the country. His passion is in the field of ASL translation.
Perseus Max McDaniel is a Seattle-based artist, performer, and entrepreneur specializing in American Sign Language storytelling. With a theatre background since 1994, he holds a Theatre Arts certification from Gallaudet University and a BFA in Graphic Design from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).
As the founder of 85That Vlogs, he is known for his work in classifiers, improvisation, and storytelling, performing at events nationwide. In 2024, he was featured in the Visual Vernacular (VV) Festival in Washington, DC, sparking a strong passion for VV. He also leads workshops for ASL interpreters, focusing on translating complex English concepts, particularly medical content into ASL.