© 2012 The National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers are funded from 2010 - 2015 by the US Department of Education RSA, CFDA #84.160A and #84.160B,

© 2012 The National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers are funded from 2010 - 2015 by the US Department of Education RSA, CFDA #84.160A and #84.160B, Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf and

Individuals Who are Deaf-Blind.

Empowering the Deaf Communitythrough

Deaf Self-Advocacy Training

AHEAD2014

Sacramento, CA



A five-Year Grant Funded by:

U. S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration

Training Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind

National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers (NCIEC)



Consortium Members




Deaf Interpreting Deaf-Blind Interpreting Discover Interpreting Video based Interpreting

Legal Interpreting Health Care Interpreting Mentoring Interpreting in Vocational

Rehabilitation Settings

NCIEC Projects



In 2006, the Work Team met to begin a four-year initiative to enhance the Deaf Community’s experience, effectiveness and use of interpreting services.

Initial DSAT Work Team



• Alberto Sifuentes, NURIEC

• Rubin Latz, VR

• Lillian M. Garcia, NIEC

• Rosa Ramirez, CATIE

• Pauline Annarino, WRIEC

• Richard Laurion, CATIE

2 Deaf, 2 hard of hearing, 1 CODA, 1 hearing interpreter

2005-2010 DSAT Work Team



The Process



The Process



Subcontract with Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) Subcontract with Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) and WOU to conduct study of current and best practices in and WOU to conduct study of current and best practices in the area of Deaf Advocacy Trainingthe area of Deaf Advocacy Training

What they did….

Extensive Literature Review

Focus Groups with 35 deaf consumers

Survey of 2,050 deaf consumers

Survey of 180 Rehabilitation Counselors

Interview with 12 deaf leaders

The Process



CSD DemographicsAge/Gender Ethnicity

Most over 3565% Female35% Male

84%Caucasian6% African American4% Hispanic/Latino3% Asian2% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Geographic Location Education

43%Suburban32%Urban18%Rural

32%High School or Below37%Some College40%College Graduate

Communication Preference

Technology Literate

72%ASL Users14% Manually Coded4% Cued Speech4% Tactile

95%Use Computer Home93%Use email everyday63%Use Videophone



CSD General ResultsHow Many Advocate

for ThemselvesWho Should Obtain

Interpreters

24% Do76%Do Not

57% Hearing Person or Others32% Self

Why Not Advocate?It’s a waste of my time.

It won’t make a difference.

I don’t know what to do.

I was afraid to say anything.

It is not my responsibility.

726

474

452

226

162

36%

23%

22%

11%

8%



Most Prevalent Comments Why Not%

Fear

Habits (relying on hearing and family)

Hard to Educate People re: Deaf Culture

Feeling of Failure and Oppression

Lack of Resources and information

Lack of Deaf Leaders Mainstream Programs “take care” of deaf and not teach how to advocate

Lack of Consumer Education

Schools for Deaf not Teach Students about their Rights Interpreting Agencies have too much power to control deaf people



The Process (cont.)

Survey of 176 vocational rehabilitation counselors Survey of 176 vocational rehabilitation counselors to determine best practices from their point of view.to determine best practices from their point of view.



Top Three Factors Hindering Successful Self-Advocacy by VR Counselors

Factor# / %

Total Responses

Language barriers 122 / 23%

No idea how to start 110 / 20%

Lack of knowledge of law 109 / 20%

System barriers 72 / 13%

Believe it will make no difference 71 / 13%

Lack of self esteem 58 / 10%



Successful Training Formats

Training Format # Responded

% Responded

Interactive with other deaf people, friends, deaf leaders

148 86%

Group Activities 117 68%

One-to-one tutorial 94 54%

Instruction over video 39 23%

Computer-based instruction 28 16%

Lecture 14 8%

Other, please specify 11 6%



Areas of Training FocusCSD Survey VR Survey

Share steps needed to become positive and successful self- advocates

Skill building activities related to self-esteem and self confidence needed for advocacy

The Law

How to use an interpreter, the role of an interpreter, the different types of interpreters and how they are compensated, not all interpreting service is free.

Basic information about Interpreter Training Programs, i.e., curriculum, difference between a certified interpreter and qualified interpreter, length of time it takes for interpreters to develop interpreting skills, etc.

Local flavor – Commissions, etc.

Topics that increase knowledge of the law

Topics that enhance knowledge and skills regarding advocacy processes

Topics that increase self-determination

Topics that stress the importance of support systems



Publication of Phase 1 Findings

For obtain a copy, go to our website at www.deafselfadvocacy.org





This phase was conducted through a contract with a deaf curriculum specialist (T.S. Writing) and incorporated the information gleaned during Phase 1.

CD/DVD Set is no longer available.

Curriculum





14 Content Expert Readers

Field Testing of Curriculum with Consumers

Developed pre/post tests and workshop evaluations

Called upon 30 advocacy agencies and post-secondary institutions to serve as “Initial Trainers”

Conducted 2 Trainer Workshops – Denver and Gallaudet

Conducted approximately 45 trainings to 600 deaf consumers

Field Testing



Denver Trainers



Washington DC Trainers



Sample Pre/Post Test QuestionCommunication Access

Communication access is everything in ASL. 13%

Communication access is interpreter with me always.

13%

Communication access is having interpreters for medical- legal and work meetings.

60%

Communication access is when I understand information same as hearing people

13%



Qualified Interpreter

A qualified interpreter is someone I feel comfortable with. 20%

A qualified interpreter is able to interpret so the hearing person and I understand each other.

33%

A qualified interpreter is someone only the hearing person chooses.

13%

A qualified interpreter is a certified interpreter. 33%

Sample Pre/Post Test Question





DSAT Master Trainers

August 2011



DSAT Master Trainers

• DSAT Master Trainers…

– are advisors to the DSAT project

– are qualified to provide Train the Trainer workshops throughout the country; and

– are available to provide consumer trainings throughout the country.

Their contact information is available at:

www.deafselfadvocacy.org




Curriculum Tool Kit, Second Edition

2012

New Curriculum



Master Trainers Recommendations

MODULE 1 Advocating for Yourself and Others

MODULE 2 Self Esteem and Self-Determination

MODULE 3 Working with Interpreters MODULE 4 Ethics of Working with Interpreters

MODULE 5 Interpreting Services Using Video Technology MODULE 6 Preparing for Self-Advocacy MODULE 7 Utilizing Resources for Action



Each Instruction Module Includes:

Overview and purpose of module including goals and objectives, description of subject matter, instructional plan, length of time, teaching environment and materials

DVD vignettes of “good” and “not so good” advocacy

Role play scenarios and interactive advocacy activities

Student worksheets

Training Modules



Module 2

Self-Advocacy

DVD Vignette at the DMV



Sample Games

Deaf Self–AdvocacyTraining



Across:1. Ethics guideline for interpreters2. Tendency to respond positively or negatively to something 3. Law protecting people who are deaf or hard of hearing from discrimination5. Person who makes sure people speaking different languages can communicate with each other9. Interpreter who is effective, accurate both receptive and expressively, impartial and knows special vocabulary10. Services or modifications provided to meet your needs12. Feeling confident and good about yourself is positive _________ (2 words)13. People, agencies, information can help you get what you need

Down:1. Passing a test to show specific skill4. Self - __________ - decide for yourself about things that affect you6. To make decisions in favor or against a person7. Self - _________ - Speaking up for yourself8. The right or wrong way to act or behave10. Communication ____________ means understanding everything11. What your inside voice says to you (2 words)

Deaf Self–AdvocacyTraining



A Vocabulary Review Activity



Newest AdditionDBSAT



For more information contact:

[email protected]

Or visit the DSAT website at:

www.deafselfadvocacy.org

Contact Information

Documents

© 2012 The National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers are funded from 2010 - 2015 by the US Department of Education RSA, CFDA #84.160A and #84.160B,