LIRID

06/30/2024

Don’t forget to renew!

Its membership renewal time follow this link to sign back up! https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/e/1FAIpQLScxBlTdoR8eLQFbkaupy4IIiA5itcHCm3rmOKu7t2umhvp30A/viewform

06/11/2024

Its membership renewal time follow this link to sign back up! https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/e/1FAIpQLScxBlTdoR8eLQFbkaupy4IIiA5itcHCm3rmOKu7t2umhvp30A/viewform

04/29/2024

Last chance to sign up!

Don’t forget about our workshop come join Signplaying and LIRID!

Register here!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOsNjSRi24snP1Cyyu7McHjcAu6ufRsFxx-g-38wzVlbYUXg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Bio
Eric is a sign language poet whose work has been featured in the Folger Shakespeare Library traveling exhibition and the Rail Switch journal. More recently, he has appeared in the New York Times article “ American Sign Language Reveals Wordplay Beyond Sound”. He has also presented at four different colleges on sign language poetics and translation. Additionally, he has coached and mentored Deaf performers as well as professional sign language interpreters so that they would win top honors in various national competitions. He currently produces ASL translations of English poems, which have been commissioned by English-language poets from all over the country — such as the poet laureate of Missouri as well as another poet in the Maryland Arts Council. His groundbreaking research in the signing arts can be found in the website Signplaying.com , which is currently being used as part of the ASL
curriculum at Boise State University as well as a training program for signing artists in Sweden-basedmtheatre Riksteatern Crea.

Title
“Complex Language Structure in ASL Conversations & Vlogs”

Description
"Fluent signers regularly use complex language structures in daily ASL conversations & vlogs. So, in order to better serve Deaf clients, ASL interpreters need to be explicitly taught about these complex language structures that are often overlooked. In this exciting workshop, we will analyze ASL conversations & vlogs, and you'll learn how to communicate your message more effectively using ASL."
2 CEUs Zoom May 1st Wednesday 6-8pm EST

$25 Members $30 Nonmembers $20 Students

04/24/2024

Don’t forget about our workshop come join Signplaying and LIRID!

Register here!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOsNjSRi24snP1Cyyu7McHjcAu6ufRsFxx-g-38wzVlbYUXg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Bio
Eric is a sign language poet whose work has been featured in the Folger Shakespeare Library traveling exhibition and the Rail Switch journal. More recently, he has appeared in the New York Times article “ American Sign Language Reveals Wordplay Beyond Sound”. He has also presented at four different colleges on sign language poetics and translation. Additionally, he has coached and mentored Deaf performers as well as professional sign language interpreters so that they would win top honors in various national competitions. He currently produces ASL translations of English poems, which have been commissioned by English-language poets from all over the country — such as the poet laureate of Missouri as well as another poet in the Maryland Arts Council. His groundbreaking research in the signing arts can be found in the website Signplaying.com , which is currently being used as part of the ASL
curriculum at Boise State University as well as a training program for signing artists in Sweden-basedmtheatre Riksteatern Crea.

Title
“Complex Language Structure in ASL Conversations & Vlogs”

Description
"Fluent signers regularly use complex language structures in daily ASL conversations & vlogs. So, in order to better serve Deaf clients, ASL interpreters need to be explicitly taught about these complex language structures that are often overlooked. In this exciting workshop, we will analyze ASL conversations & vlogs, and you'll learn how to communicate your message more effectively using ASL."
2 CEUs Zoom May 1st Wednesday 6-8pm EST

$25 Members $30 Nonmembers $20 Students

04/23/2024

Board meeting announcement more info to come soon!

04/03/2024

Workshop alert!!!

Register here!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOsNjSRi24snP1Cyyu7McHjcAu6ufRsFxx-g-38wzVlbYUXg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Bio
Eric is a sign language poet whose work has been featured in the Folger Shakespeare Library traveling exhibition and the Rail Switch journal. More recently, he has appeared in the New York Times article “ American Sign Language Reveals Wordplay Beyond Sound”. He has also presented at four different colleges on sign language poetics and translation. Additionally, he has coached and mentored Deaf performers as well as professional sign language interpreters so that they would win top honors in various national competitions. He currently produces ASL translations of English poems, which have been commissioned by English-language poets from all over the country — such as the poet laureate of Missouri as well as another poet in the Maryland Arts Council. His groundbreaking research in the signing arts can be found in the website Signplaying.com , which is currently being used as part of the ASL
curriculum at Boise State University as well as a training program for signing artists in Sweden-basedmtheatre Riksteatern Crea.

Title
“Complex Language Structure in ASL Conversations & Vlogs”

Description
"Fluent signers regularly use complex language structures in daily ASL conversations & vlogs. So, in order to better serve Deaf clients, ASL interpreters need to be explicitly taught about these complex language structures that are often overlooked. In this exciting workshop, we will analyze ASL conversations & vlogs, and you'll learn how to communicate your message more effectively using ASL."
2 CEUs Zoom May 1st Wednesday 6-8pm EST

$25 Members $30 Nonmembers $20 Students

03/20/2024

On Saturday, March 16th, one of our families lost their home and all of their belongings due to a devastating house fire. The 16-year-old student of Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, along with his single mom, both sustained minor injuries as they escaped the fire by jumping out of their second-story window.

Although the student and mom are doing well and on their way to a full recovery, they need our help now more than ever to begin rebuilding their lives. It is our mission to support our families in need, and we are reaching out to you for an opportunity to lend a helping hand during this challenging time. A contribution in any amount will make a significant impact in helping this beautiful family get back on their feet during this unexpected tragedy. Please feel free to share this story, and let's rally together to support this Mill Neck family.

https://bit.ly/4cjqEND

For more specific questions or if you would like to donate items, please contact: Eve Pollack, Student Support Specialist at Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf

Contact: (516) 922-4100 ext. 310

Email: [email protected]

03/18/2024

Last day to sign up is Friday!!

03/13/2024

Still time to sign up please share workshop will also be interpreted for any DIs who are interested!

02/28/2024

Workshop Alert!

Dream Teams! Elevate from Turn-taking to Teamwork By Alyssa Lardi, NIC

Saturday March 23rd
12-230pm EST

Students: $20
LIRID/MetroRID Members: $25
Non-members: $35

Workshop Description
Team interpreting is a skill that needs to be developed just as much as interpreting between ASL-English. Working together with other practitioners to support communication is an essential part of our profession, but causes many interpreters some stress. What are their preferences? How do we figure out the best approaches, together? How will my team react if I step in to correct an error? Especially in the virtual era, many of us have viewed teaming as splitting an assignment. But does this provide the highest quality interpreting for the clients we serve? Together, this workshop will guide interpreters through a process of reframing how to approach teamed assignments to ensure an effective interpretation, emphasizing a respectful, low-stress process of meeting and working with teams in a variety of environments.

Register here!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdakvF3Qb-YjQjEgQnKi8D3DgyGRrZuUDd92nITDqO6UtuJlA/viewform?usp=share_link

02/21/2024

Check your email for more information and to register from RID.

11/20/2023

We had a great turnout at the community event in collaboration with Cleary, thanks to Keri Boorum for coordinating and Mr. Shinyhead Patrick Fischer for his comedy performance!