Deaf Interpreter Conference 5
June 22 - 26, 2026
Workshops
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REUNITE
June 23, 2026
TUESDAY
REUNITE
June 23, 2026
TUESDAY
Introduction to International Sign
Nigel Howard
Mastering the Framework: A Practical Training for DIs Using the Intralingual Interpreting Framework
Christopher Tester
Deaf Interpreters, Teaming, and Real-Time Decision-Making
Anita Harding
Beyond Support:
Advanced Decision-Making and Power Navigation for Deaf Interpreters
Regina Daniels &
Regan Thibodeau
Navigating Deaf Interpreter Roles in K–12: Boundaries, Ethics, and Decision-Making Pt. 1 & 2
Regan Thibodeau
Without Losing Ourselves:
Mental Health and Self-Care in Deaf Interpreting
Carla Shird
Beyond Interpretation:
The Future of Deaf Language Access
Sponsored by dozanü
Katherine Lees & Michelle Lapides
Improving Outcomes:
The Impact of Deaf Interpreters in Mental Health Care
Andrew Veith & Kendra Timko-Hochkeppel
International Sign Interpreting Settings
Nigel Howard
Reunite Around the Standard, Revitalize the Practice
Michael McMahon
Deaf-Led.
REVITALIZED. RISING:
NSCC’s First DI Program
Bev Buchanan
Navigating Black Identity: CODA, Deaf, and Hearing Interpreters in the Intersection
Tie Burcham
Interpreting with Clarity: The Power of Visual Mapping
Pauline Balletine
Power, Privilege, and Positionality:
Centering Deaf Experience in Interpreting
Tie Burcham
Plenary:
We Reunite!
TBA
Protactile 101:
Foundations of Contact Space and Object Exploration
Golden State DeafBlind Service Center Team
Protactile 201:
Roles and Communication in Scenario
Golden State DeafBlind Service Center Team
Protactile 301:
Developing and Telling Protactile Stories
Golden State DeafBlind Service Center Team
REVITALIZE
June 24, 2026
WEDNESDAY
Logistics of Video Translation Work
Pt. 1 & 2
Sponsored by: Sorenson
Christine Multra Kraft & Jamers Speier
The Deaf Interpreter’s Multilingual Toolkit: Cross-Border Mediation Between ASL, LSM, and Spanish
Rene Gonzalez Puerto
Surviving and Strategizing: Deaf Interpreters Navigating Oppressive Work Relationships
Naomi Sheneman
When Beliefs Shape the Message: Examining Language Bias in Deaf Interpreting Pt. 1 & 2
Naomi Sheneman
Tracing Deafhood: Exploring the Origins and Spread of Deaf Cultural Identity through Mapping
Presented by:
CSUN Deaf Studies Dept
Jordan Eickman
Rising to Refuse:
Systemic Advocacy, Visual Records, and Deaf Interpreter Leadership in the Judiciary Pt 1 & 2
Michael McMahon
Asian American Experiences
Presented by:
CSUN Deaf Studies Dept
Lee Ann Tang
Fundamental ASL Strategies for Interpreting in Medical Settings Pt.1 & 2
Nigel Howard
Interpreting for Deaf Youth in Legal Settings
Pt. 1 & 2
Eileen Forestal
Plenary:
We Revitalize!
TBA
From Assumption to Awareness: Navigating LSPR and ASL in Deaf Interpreting Practice
Zoe Rodriguez
When American Sign Language Isn't Enough: Expanding the Deaf Interpreter Toolbox
Jay Krieger
Beyond Support:
Advanced Decision-Making and Power Navigation for Deaf Interpreters
Regina Daniels &
Regan Thibodeau
Every Sign Is Evidence: ASL in Child Forensics
Pt. 1 & 2
Jay Krieger
Protactile 101:
Foundations of Contact Space and Object Exploration
Golden State DeafBlind Service Center Team
Protactile 201:
Roles and Communication in Scenario
Golden State DeafBlind Service Center Team
Protactile 301:
Developing and Telling Protactile Stories
Golden State DeafBlind Service Center Team
RISE
June 25, 2026
THURSDAY
Livestream Interpreting: Standards, Strategy, and Screen Presence
Pt. 1 & 2
Regina Daniels &
Regan Thibodeau
The CDI Mandate: Protecting the Forensic Record in Legal Settings
Michael McMahon &
Sarah Himmelman Idler
Reflective Collaboration:
Strengthening English to ASL Translation Practice
Carla Shird &
Naomi Sheneman
The Deaf Interpreter’s Edge: AI in Action
Pt. 1 & 2
Jay Krieger
AI Interpreting:
From Fear to Flourishing
Sam Sepah
Breaking Form:
Maximize your ASL
Mark Berry
Redefining the Role:
An Evidence-Based Framework for Deaf Interpreters in the Courtroom Pt. 1 & 2
Christopher Tester
Beyond Access: Re‑Centering Interpreting Practices for DeafBlind Communities
Morrison
Power of Two:
Success Strategies for Working with a Hearing Team
Christine Multra Kraft
& Mark Berry
HOPE IN ACTION: Building Positive Experiences for All Deaf Students
Niesha
Washington-Shepard
Role Space Framework Application for Deaf Interpreting
Sponsored by: Sorenson
Christine Multra Kraft
& Jessie Adner
Plenary Session:
We Rise!
TBA
June 26, 2026
FRIDAY
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The workshops listed are tentative and may be modified at any time.