& Host CAMP ASL April 27-29, 2018 Camp Friendship Annandale, Minnesota www.mrid.org CampASL@MRID.org
Presenters Regina Daniels, MA Regina just moved to Minnesota and is the new full time Assistant Professor teaching ASL in the North Central University Interpreting Program. Regina thrives on developing creative, challenging, and fun methods of instruction. She enjoys teaching students about ASL interpreting from a Deaf perspective as they develop language competency. Prior to moving to Minnesota, She taught ASL at Columbia College in Chicago in their ASL Interpreting Program. She holds a Master s Degree in Performance Arts Management and is currently working towards her Doctoral Degree from Northeastern University. Regina is passionate about dance, theatre, and teaching ASL. Paul Glaser, MSE, CDI Paul currently lives in Washington and works at Sorenson Communications as an Education and Professional Development Specialist to provide trainings to interpreters. He s also the first Deaf president of Washington State Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (WSRID). He has a Bachelor's degree in Math and Communication Studies from Gallaudet University and a Master's degree in Deaf Education from Rochester Institute of Technology. Paul was a high school math teacher for Deaf students at a public school in the Seattle area for ten years. He is also a Certified Deaf Interpreter and works in the Deaf and DeafBlind Communities in Washington.
Presenters Rania Bo Kyung Johnson, M.Ed, MA Rania was born in South Korea, adopted by Deaf White parents, and grew up in Minnesota. She holds a Bachelor s in Intercultural Communication, M.Ed from University of Minnesota, and a Master s in Sign Language Education from Gallaudet University. She currently teaches ASL 1-5, Linguistics, Semantics, Classifiers, and other courses in the ASL studies department at Saint Paul College; she s taught ASL at the post-secondary level for the past 18 years. In her free time, she enjoys traveling internationally, hosting dinners with friends and family, and spending time with her teenage son. Sarah Houge, M.Ed, MA, CDI A native and proud Minnesotan, Sarah is an educator, trainer and traveler. She currently works for Mill Neck International focusing on data collection, training and project work with partners around the world. After years of field experience with foreign languages, International Sign and interpretation, she became a Certified Deaf Interpreter in 2012. Sarah has extensive experience as a consultant and trainer for deaf schools and associations, nonprofit organizations and communication services both locally and abroad. She continues to interpret in a variety of legal and social services settings locally and abroad at international conferences and programs.
Presenters Nic Zapko Nic currently works at Sorenson Communications as the night and weekend Assistant Director at the Saint Paul center. She also serves as the Member-at- Large on the MRID Board of Directors. Nic has a passion for her work, whether it s as a deaf mentor, actor, workshop presenter, or ASL consultant. For seven years, she was the co-director of Storyblend, an ASL interpreting and immersion summer program. She also has extensive experience working as a professional actor performing and touring with the National Theatre of the Deaf around the U.S. and Europe. One of Nic s favorite pastimes is camping, which is why she s so excited to work as the Lead Deaf Mentor and Activities Coordinator at Camp ASL. Brad Hardin, MA Brad recently moved from North Carolina to Minnesota and is currently teaching ASL at the University of Minnesota. He has a Bachelor s of Arts in Sports Management, a Bachelor s of Science in ASL Teaching Licensure, and a Master s of Arts in Sign Language Education from Gallaudet University. Brad is a sports fanatic; he not only knows a ton about sports, but he frequently travels the country to attend various games and events. He s excited for the opportunity to present at Camp ASL, as he spent a lot of time growing up working at different deaf camps.
Schedule Friday, April 27th 11a-1p: Check in & Unpack 1p-3p: Ice Breakers - Nic Zapko 3p-3:30p: Break 3:30p-6p: Workshops Black Deaf Culture - Regina Daniels Working with Deaf+ Individuals - Paul Glaser 6p-7p: Dinner & Social 7p-9p: ASL Games - Nic Zapko 9p-10p: Bonfire & Indoor Games Saturday, April 28th 8a-9a: Breakfast 9a-11:30a: Workshops Visual Gestural Communication - Sarah Houge Mathematics in ASL - Paul Glaser 11:30a-1p: Lunch & Social 1p-3p: ASL Games - Nic Zapko or Optional Break Saturday Continued 3p-3:30p: Break 3:30p-6p: Workshops English Intrusion? Let it go! - Rania Johnson Technology Signs in ASL - Paul Glaser 6p-7p: Dinner & Social 7p-9p: ASL Games - Nic Zapko 9p-10p: Bonfire & Indoor Games Sunday, April 29th 8a-9:30a: Breakfast 9:30a-12p: Workshops Sports in ASL - Brad Hardin Deaf Direct vs. MN Nice - Regina Daniels 12p: Wrap Up MRID is an approved sponsor for 1.8 RID CEUs or 18 ASL hours Questions? Email CampASL@MRID.org
Workshops Friday, April 27th Black Deaf Culture - Regina Daniels, MA There are multiple layers within the Black Deaf Community that make the language and culture that much more unique and complex. The pride that exists within the culture influences the norms within the community. In this workshop, we ll discuss the differences and purposes of body language, language used within the community, cultural and community norms, and things to consider while working as an interpreter or teacher. Working with Deaf+ Individuals - Paul Glaser, MSE, CDI This workshop will address the additional service needs of consumers (children & adults) who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind, that also have a co-occurring disability. We will talk about vision loss, mental health, substance abuse, autism, and minimal language skills. During the workshop, participants will gain a working knowledge of the impact that these additional challenges place on the individuals, discuss various communication options, and consider how these challenges impact the role you re in.
Workshops Saturday, April 28th AM Mathematics in ASL - Paul Glaser, MSE, CDI Math is not an easy subject to master, however, the role of mathematics in the classroom and the standardization of the signs in ASL have become increasingly important, as the lack of continuity can have negative effects on learning. The issue is that most people don t have an in-depth understanding of math terms, and end up fingerspelling everything to avoid inventing new signs. This workshop will help prepare interpreters, teachers, and anyone wanting to familiarize themselves with math so they can apply it to their work. Incorporating Visual Gestural Communication Strategies in your Work - Sarah Houge, CDI Workshop will offer an overview of visual gestural communication and international sign, their purpose and appropriate use in a variety of settings. Best practices and strategies for using visual gestural communication and language will be discussed, as well as cultural implications of working with diverse individuals using gestures. Actual case studies will be shared with hands on practice to help participants feel more comfortable using visual gestural communication.
Workshops Saturday, April 28th PM Technology Signs in ASL - Paul Glaser, MSE, CDI The use of technology is increasing everyday and it plays an important role in teaching, interpreting, and learning. Many ASL users have different signs for technology terms, and it s possible that a lack of standardization may have a negative impact on learning. While people may know what the technology does, they don t have a sign for it and end up fingerspelling to avoid inventing new signs. This workshop will help familiarize yourself with technology terms in ASL and how to apply them to your work. English Intrusion: Let it Go! - Rania Bo Kyung Johnson, MA, M.Ed Ever realize you're working too hard as you're trying to convey a message in ASL? Do you ever think: how do Deaf people make it look so easy? We often forget that eyes, head nods, and facial expressions can relay so much without ever having to lift a finger. ASL is a three dimensional language, yet we rely so heavily on English, that we end up doing more work and getting less meaning. If this is something you struggle with, this workshop is for you!
Workshops Sunday, April 29th Sports in ASL: Give it Your Best Shot! - Brad Hardin, MA Lay-up, blitz, pitch hitter, and drop pass: do you know what any of these mean? Do you know how to convey these in ASL? If the answer is no, then this workshop is perfect for you. We will focus on four major sports in America: football, baseball, basketball, and hockey, and the vocabulary in English and ASL that go along with them. We ll also discuss rules, positions, team names, and different situations you may find yourself in when these concepts come up. Deaf Direct vs. Minnesota Nice - Regina Daniels, MA The Deaf Community in the United States has a tendency to be direct and factual about the information they share. This is in stark contrast to Minnesotans, who tend to be indirect and overly polite to protect another person s feelings. What happens when the two cultures conflict? In this workshop, we ll compare cultural, linguistic, and social norms within the deaf community, to that of the mainstream Minnesota culture. We ll also discuss how to culturally mediate overt, direct, and factually heavy language when voice interpreting into English.
Registration $150 (no CEUs) Current ASL/ITP students Non-certified interpreters Deaf community members $180 (includes CEUs) MRID/MADC members ASL/Deaf professionals requiring CEUs NAD/RID affiliate chapter members $200 (includes CEUs) Interpreters who are not members of an affiliate chapter Registration includes five meals and two nights lodging in cabins. MRID is an approved sponsor for 1.8 RID CEUs or 18 ASL hours. If any non-certified interpreters want CEUs tracked through ACET, they would need to pay the CEU rate. Cancellation policy: no refunds after April 20th, 2018 Register online at www.mrid.org Questions? CampASL@MRID.org