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Reasonable Accommodations

Please consider accessibility when coordinating a workshop, including but not limited to linguistic accessibility and the physical accessibility of the location.
If requests are made for reasonable accommodations, Continuing Education Activities should be made accessible•
You can simply say, “Please contact roadtodeafinterpreting@gmail.com to request reasonable accommodations”

Non-Discrimination and Respectful Environment

Include a statement identifying the policies on non-discrimination and promoting an environment of mutual respect that is also free from bias. For example, “Presenters, coordinators, and participants of this educational opportunity agree to promote an environment of mutual respect, free from bias and discrimination.”
Please note, this statement does not preclude “difficult conversations” and aims to create environments where learning and honest dialogue can happen.

Deaf Interpreters: Past, Present, and Future

Teachers: Fatima Silvestre & Kendra Timko-Hochkeppel

Dates: March 7 & 8, 2026
On-site: Worcester, MA

Deaf Interpreters Past, Present Future: This module covers the fundamentals of Deaf interpreter practice. We look at its origins and how it has evolved over time. Learners gain an overview of the foundational skills and knowledge required of Deaf

interpreters. The role of the Deaf community and interpreters in the future growth of the field and improving communication access is also explored. Learners also reflect on how their personal and formative experiences impact their potential as Deaf interpreters.

MassRID is an approved RID CMP sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered at (pending 1.2) CEUs/ACETs at the Little/No Content Level.

Power, Privilege, and Oppression

Teachers: Erin Sanders-Sigmon & Stephanie Hakulin

Dates: April 11 & 12, 2026

On-site: Worcester, MA

PPO: This module covers ethnic and cultural diversity within the American Deaf community, specifically, Deaf people of color. Learners explore how biases and stereotypes form, do self-analysis, and consider how these factors may impact their work as Deaf interpreters. Learners also research a variety of organizations representing Deaf ethnic and cultural groups, further developing their individual resources.

Consumer Assessment: Identifying Culture, Language, Communication, and Visual Gestural Communication

Teachers: Charley Thorn & Fatima Silvestre
Dates: June 6 & 7, 2026
On-site: Worcester, MA

Consumer Assessments: This module covers a wide variety of languages and communication styles, education levels, physical characteristics, cognitive abilities, and sociolinguistic factors among consumers with whom Deaf Interpreters work. Learners practice strategies for recognizing consumer characteristics that may influence Deaf Interpreter practice.

Ethical Considerations and Challenges for Deaf Interpreters

Teachers: Andrew Veith & Meli Stamp
Dates: May 16 & 17, 2026
On-site: Worcester, MA

Ethical Considerations and Challenges for Deaf Interpreters: This module covers ethical considerations and challenges for decision-making by Deaf Interpreters. Learners examine the Code of Professional Conduct set forth by the National Association of the Deaf and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and how it fosters ethical decision-making in various situations and settings. Learners also explore how the history of RID and NAD Codes of Ethics influenced the field of Deaf interpreting.

Summer Practicum

Dates: June-August (10 hours)

ASL Linguistics and Contrastive Analysis

Teachers: Jim Lipsky & Randee Pascall-Speights
Dates: September 12 & 13, 2026
On-site: Worcester, MA

Introduction to Consecutive Interpreting

Teachers: Kendra Timko-Hochkeppel & Pauline Ballentine
Dates: October 10 & 11, 2026
On-site: Worcester, MA

Introduction to DeafBlind Community and Interpreting

Teachers: Jonathan LeJeune & CoNavigator: Kendra Timko-Hochkeppel
Dates: November 7 & 8, 2026
On-site: Worcester, MA

Winter Practicum

Dates: November-January (10 hours)

Consecutive Team Interpreting with Deaf, Deaf-Parented, and Hearing Interpreters

Teachers: Jim Lipsky (Medical), Kendra Timko-Hochkeppel (Mental Health), Stephanie Clark (Development Disabilities), and TBA
Dates: January 9 & 10, 2027
On-site: Worcester, MA

Text Translation and Video Translation work

Teachers: Rachel Boll & TBA
Dates: February 6 & 7, 2027
On-site: Worcester, MA

Hands-on Practicum

Dates: February-May (10 hours)

Introduction to Simultaneous Interpreting and Team Interpreting/DeafBlind Interpreting

Teachers: Charley Thorn & Fatima Silvestre - Simultaneous/Team Interpreting
Date: March 6, 2027
Teachers: Jonathan LeJeune & CoNavigator: Kendra Timko-Hochkeppel - DeafBlind Interpreting
Date: March 7, 2027
On-site: Worcester, MA

Interpreting at Work, Business Preparation, and Video Remote Interpreting

Teachers: Catie Eller & TBA
Dates: April 3 & 4, 2027
On-site: Worcester, MA

Platform Interpreting, Audience Interpreting, Preparing for MCDHH Screening-Mock, and Graduation

Teachers: Charley Thorn & Stephanie Hakulin - Platform & Audience Interpreting
Date: May 1, 2027
Teachers: Jim Lipsky & Stephanie Clark - MCDHH Screening-Mock
Date: May 2, 2027
On-site: Worcester, MA

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