Volume 29, No. 1, Winter/Spring 2013

IN THIS ISSUE: Editorial Note .............................................................................3 ! eme for Next Issue .....................................................................3 Collaborative Interpreter Development: Chips, Dip and Mentorship! ..........4 A Sign of Spring: AEIP in Nova Scotia ...............................................5 Mary Stotler Award Announcement ...................................................5 EIIC Resource List ........................................................................6 From Your Board… .......................................................................8

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! e AVLIC News...

Is published 3 times a year by the Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada © Copyright All rights reserved. ISSN 1201-0928

Newsletter Editing Team

Misty (Kehler) Saikaley: Newsletter Coordinator Carmelle Cachero: Layout & Design Editor Suzie Giroux: Web Publisher Miriam West: Submission Solicitor Christie Reaume: Submission Vetter Mary Warner: Submission Vetter Chris Racine: Submission Vetter & Proofreader Abigail Whitney: Layout Proofer Amina Daimee: Layout Proofer Cindy Haner: Board Liaison

Board of Directors

President ..................................................Christie Reaume 1st Vice President ........................... Jocelyn Mark Blanchet 2nd Vice President ................................. Ashley CampbellPast President .............................................. Tarren McKaySecretary .........................................................Chris Racine Treasurer ....................................................... Cindy Haner Evaluations ............................................Debbie Parliament Member-at-Large ..................................... Shelley Williams Member-at-Large .................................... Jen (Yim) Jahnke

Standing Committees and Coordinators

Board & Committee Development ......... J. Mark Blanchet Bylaws, Policy & Procedure ............................Chris RacineDispute Resolution Process ...........................Susi BolenderHealth and Safety ............................................. Karen FranMember Services .................................... Jean-Luc Pharand Membership ....................................................Jane Pannell Public Relations ..........................................Becky Schirato Publications ...................................Misty (Kehler) Saikaley

Ad hoc Committees and Coordinators

AVLIC 2014 ................................................Bonnie Heath ....................................................................... Terry Janzen Educational Interpreting Issues ........................ Elaine Fong Legal Settings Document Review ...................Lesley Roach Use of term “Certi" ed Interpreter” .................Laura Henry

AVLIC Sta! AVLIC Administrative Manager ..........................Jane Pannell

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Editorial Note

In keeping with the times and the feedback we’ve received from members, the AVLIC News is coming to you in a new online-friendly format. ! is format gives members the option of accessing the entire contents of the News, or speci" c articles that may pique your interest.

! e themes for this issue were suggestions from members and your continued input is not only welcome, it is essential. If you are a new, or a just-about-to-be new interpreter, and you’re an active member of AVLIC, we encourage you to join in the buzz. Many of you are generation “next” and as such, the “next” generation of interpreters. Your input and participation in the AVLIC News is key to meeting the needs of an evolving profession.

We could not be more pleased with the responses to the themes for this issue. You are going to love “Chips, Dip and Mentorship”; it’s an innovative idea from an innovative community. A big thank you to the folks at George Brown College in Toronto for taking the time to share this “Collaborative Interpreter Development” approach with the rest of the nation. Courtney Lester and Laura Diamond remind us all that spring for their AEIP is anything but dull. ! e report from the Board will ensure you are up to speed with association business, and you will all be pleasantly surprised to learn about the latest recipient of the Mary Stotler Award.

We hope this issue of the AVLIC News brings a whole new meaning to news at your " nger-tips. As the pilot edition for the new format, we also look forward to hearing your comments. Let us know what you think.

Happy reading!! e Editorial Team

# emes for the next issue of the AVLIC News

! e AVLIC News is a professional Newsletter and, as such, focuses on submissions relative to the profes-sion of interpreting and the communities we serve. Each issue features a theme, however submissions not related to the theme are always welcome. We particularly welcome article submissions from members of the Deaf community. While AVLIC membership is not a requirement for submission, relevance to the " eld of interpreting will be a consideration. ! e AVLIC News is a window to a nation – if it is of interest

to you, it’s of interest to the AVLIC News.

“Hindsight 20/20!”Submission Deadline: July 31, 2013

By the submission deadline for this issue of the AVLIC News, we will have surpassed another Critical Link Conference, another AVLIC Annual General Meeting, and AVLIC 2014 – Interpreters and Human

Rights, will be less than a year away! With many of our very own AVLIC members presenting at the Critical Link Conference, opportunities for professional growth and development will have been match-less. Coupled with the AVLIC AGM, and a look ahead to the AVLIC 2014 conference, you will de" -nitely be in the know. Twenty submissions – one line, two lines, a paragraph, a page – from 20 submit-

ters, will ensure ‘hindsight 20/20’ for the nation. We look forward to hearing from you!

Email submissions to avlicpublications@gmail.com

Request to AEIPSSubmissions to the AVLIC News…

We also continue to invite news from the ASL/English interpreter education programs across the country. Again, a submission could come from the program chair or designate, or a student representative. Check

out ‘A Sign of Spring’, in the pages of this issue, to " nd out what is happening with the AEIP in Nova Scotia.

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Collaborative Interpreter Development: Chips, Dip and Mentorship!Submitted on behalf of mentorship program committee members: Gloria Brifoglio, Stephanie Fantauzzi, Sara Gold, Andrea Kraus, Ray Kisman, Danielle Leddy, Caylan McMullan and Shelly Nafshi

! is issue’s theme, Co$ ee, Tea or PD, seems to " t nicely with a small project that is brewing around George Brown College in Toronto. As in many communities, there is an identi" ed need for ASL-English Interpreting Program (AEIP) students to build mentorship relationships to support them as they transition into the " eld. Last year a few students from the program and some members of its alumni began to work together around this idea of mentorship. Gradually, the vision of this project is expanding beyond the objective of fostering one-to-one mentorship and is beginning to take shape as a forum for broader and perhaps more meaningful collaboration around interpreter development.

We began by hosting meetings for students and working interpreters so that we could listen to what students wanted in terms of support. It quickly became clear that this was not only an opportunity for student development but also for the development of practicing interpreters. Meetings serve as a physical space for our community to assemble, connect, and in some cases, reconnect with one another. Here, both emerging and experienced interpreters gain from discussing important issues and trends in the " eld. Meetings are open to all ASL-English interpreters, Deaf interpreters and AEIP students. ! ese meetings have taken shape based on direct input from participants and of course, continue to evolve.

! rough a participatory process, the group developed the following mandate to articulate its purpose:

To o$ er a supportive and respectful environment where both experienced and emerging interpreters collaborate and cultivate professional relationships.

Meetings are opportunities to engage in dialogue, ask questions, o$ er guidance, and share thoughts on a range of professional practices and issues. We believe these opportunities foster individual development among

interpreters and students, and in turn, strengthen our community.

Meetings take place monthly, in the evening, and each session is co-facilitated by a working interpreter and a student or new graduate. Each set of co-facilitators brings their own expertise and # air to the session as they plan discussion starters and activities based on a theme selected among areas of interest previously identi" ed by the group.

Past themes include:

• Mentorship: Practical Examples in the Field of Sign Language Interpreting

• Interpreters as Professionals and/or Allies • Technology and its Impacts on the Field• Personal and Professional Boundaries while Working

within the Deaf Community• Competition and Collaboration in the AEIP and the

Field• Strategies for E$ ective Teaming

In addition to small and large discussion groupings during the meeting, there is plenty of opportunity for informal interaction. Snacks are provided. ! e " rst half hour and extended mid-session break allow for a generous amount of time so that participants can mingle and form new connections.

We could not be more pleased with the number of interpreters and students who have turned out and engaged in these thought-provoking discussions. We have had opportunities to discuss a variety of topics, relate our perspectives, respectfully challenge one another and share resources. ! e potential o$ ered by this type of collaborative interpreter development is evolving into something that clearly extends beyond the original objective of supporting students as they transition into the " eld. It has become an important platform for emerging and experienced interpreters to cultivate our professional relationships, to foster leadership skills, to explore issues of concern and to build trust.

Questions, comments and/or suggestions can be directed to aeipalumni@yahoo.ca

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A Sign of Spring: AEIP in Nova ScotiaSubmitted by Courtney Lester & Laura Diamond

! e students and faculty of the AEIP at the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Waterfront Campus are gliding into spring with eagerness and energy. ! e second year AEIP students (class of 2013) have recently completed a three-week practicum placement. Of the twelve students, several travelled out of province to di$ erent areas, including Boston, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Moncton, Fredericton and St. John. ! ey were fortunate to gain experience working and observing in diverse settings – K-12, post-secondary, community, legal, medical, theatre, and religious – with a variety of amazing and supportive interpreters. ! e class was excited to begin their " nal " ve-week practicum on April 15th , as they inched ever closer to graduation in June!

! is winter saw the current class of " rst-year students (class of 2014) diving into the exciting challenge of learning how to interpret. Supportive and constructive feedback from teachers and classmates has allowed students to make steady progress. Following a short break at the end of April, the class returned for a " ve-week intensive interpretation practice course. In addition to coursework and involvement in local Deaf community events, the " rst-year class has been busy fundraising since September in order to attend the 2014 AVLIC conference in Winnipeg. At the end of March, the class had raised $7,000 through support from organizations and through various activities, including pancake breakfasts, bake sales, ra% e tickets, Silent Suppers and evenings out on the town with students, friends, interpreters, and members of the Deaf community. ! ey will " nish o$ the year with a Climb-A-! on, ra% e basket, and bottle drive.

Finally, faculty and students of the NSCC Waterfront Campus are waiting anxiously for a new sta$ interpreter position to be " lled at the college. We are told the job posting will be out soon. In the meantime, we are all enjoying the warmer temperatures that seem to be getting everyone – birds and crocuses included – out and into the sunshine!

CIT Mary Stotler Award given to Marty TaylorConference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT) News Online: Vol. 33, Issue 1, January 2013http://cit-asl.org

One of the highlights of the banquet at the CIT conference was the awarding of the Mary Stotler Award. Jointly given by RID and CIT, this award recognizes a person who has made signi" cant contributions to the " eld of interpreting and interpreter education. ! e award, started in 1985, is a national award jointly awarded by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), and the Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT). ! e recipient of this award is recognized at both the RID and CIT conventions. Carla Mathers and Carol Patrie teamed up to present the most recent award to Dr. Marty Taylor for her contributions to the " eld as a practitioner, researcher, and educator.

View more information about this award at: http://www.cit-asl.org/stotler.html

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RESOURCES FOR INTERPRETERS IN EDUCATIONCompiled by the Educational Interpreting Issues Committee (EIIC)

! e following list of resources has been developed by the EIIC for interpreters who work within various educational settings.

If there are additional resources you would like to highlight that have increased your knowledge and bene" ted your work and preparation, please feel free to share these with the Publications Committee at: avlicpublications@gmail.com. We are always striving to feature resources for members and increase our collective knowledge as a " eld.

WEB RESOURCES

Classroom Interpreting –Brenda Schick websitehttp://www.classroominterpreting.org/home.asp

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) informationE-mail woods@boystown.org or beaurivagef@boystown.org

Interactive Resource Website for ‘Deaf education,’ including information on grants, collaboration, jobs, documents, scholarships, announcements and more – teacher focused http://www.deafed.net

David Bar-Tzur’s - ! e Interpreter’s FriendNot speci" c to education but a great general website, including just about everything.http://theinterpretersfriend.org

Deaf Videohttp://www.deafvideo.tv

Adrian 4 ASLASL poetry, language development and the brain, plus additional blogshttp://adrian4asl.blogspot.com

VOCABULARY BUILDINGASL Browser - Dictionaryhttp://commtechlab.msu.edu/SITES/ASLWEB/browser.htm

ASL Pro – Vocabulary referencehttp://www.aslpro.com

SigncastsASL-English Bilingualism VLOGhttp://www.signcasts.com/node/119

Bridging Medicine & the Deaf WorldA webpage with di$ erent diseases and illness explained in ASL – Great prep for anything medical.http://www.deafmd.org

TUTORING WEB RESOURCESASL Signs that are pictures, great for copying and pasting if neededhttp://www.lifeprint.com/

Create computer generated bar, line, pie graphs and chartshttp://nces.ed.gov/nceskids

SCIENCEPhysics signshttp://needsoutreach.org/Pages/sign-phys.html

Great visuals for electricityhttp://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/

MATHMath dictionary for kids with visual exampleshttp://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary2.swf

LITERATUREShakespeare Projecthttp://www.aslshakespeare.org

ADDITIONAL WEB RESOURESK-12 AcademicsDevoted to providing resourceful information for a number of educational topics; includes information on disorders, as well as Deafness with in depth information on hearing loss.http://www.k12academics.com/deaf.htm

! e Senate of Canada’s nine-part educational video...…now available in American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes Québécoise (LSQ). ! e video series provides an overview of the senate’s role and structure and the work of senators in the senate chamber, in committees and around the country.

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To view the video-clips, visit…http://www.parl.gc.ca/About/Senate/EducationalVideo/SenFilmToc-e.aspFor more information: Senate Communications Directorate, (613) 992.1149

! e Alberta government has standardized the interpreting procedures for interpreters who have been requested to interpret diploma exams. ! e following document can be downloaded from the Alberta government website: http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/k%5F12/testing/diploma/dip_gib/05_Special_Cases_&_Accommodations.pdf

Khan Academy! ere are short tutorials on just about every subject imaginable. Useful resource for interpreters working in a subject area they may not be familiar with.http://www.khanacademy.org

HUMAN RIGHTSConvention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Optional Protocolhttp://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable

DEAF THEATRE/ACTINGDeaf Performing Artists Networkhttp://www.d-pan.com/index.html

BOOKS AND VIDEOS/DVDsTopics in Signed Language Interpreting: ! eory and Practice Editor: Janzen, Terry (ed.)

Educational Interpreting: How It Can Succeed Editor: Elizabeth A. Winston, Editor

Quiet Journey: Understanding the Rights of Deaf Children Author: Joanne S. Cripps

Alone in the Mainstream: A Deaf Woman Remembers Public School Author: Gina A. Oliva

Numbering in American Sign Language: Number Signs for EveryoneEditor: DawnSignPress

! e Canadian Dictionary of ASL Editors: Carol Sue Bailey and Kathy Dolby

Interpreting for Kids (interactive DVD-ROM) Author: David Still

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FROM YOUR BOARD…Respectfully submitted by AVLIC President Christie Reaume, on behalf of the Board of Directors and committee coordinators

! ings continue to be busy for the Board of Directors and AVLIC committees in the " rst year of the new term. ! e Board has been working diligently towards completing tasks for the Strategic Plan - visit www.avlic.ca/about/strategic-plan to learn more about the plan.

! e Strategic Plan’s three broad goals are:1. More interpreters achieving the Certi" cate of Interpretation (COI)2. Greater bene" ts of AVLIC membership3. Strengthened capacity of AVLIC to deliver programs and services.

In an e$ ort towards completing these goals and ful" lling our mission by 2015, there have been several tasks undertaken. ! ere was a Request for Proposal (RFP) posted in December 2012 for a comprehensive review and plan implementation of the Canadian Evaluation System (CES). Unfortunately, no viable proposals were submitted so the Board has begun working to revise the RFP No. 10004. Feedback was received on the wording and expectations of the original RFP and these comments are being added to the updated copy.

RFP No. 10002 was distributed in May and re-issued in July 2012, to elicit contractors to help AVLIC strengthen membership bene" ts, advocacy and capacity. As with the CES RFP, no viable bids were submitted and a comprehensive review of that RFP is underway. Included in the RFP revision is a more aggressive advertising campaign to reach a greater audience of potential bidding contractors.

We are pleased to report the RFP No. 10003 seeking a complete review of the AVLIC’s policies, ensuring we meet national standards and legislation as well as have a cohesive process for operations, was received and work is underway. A company specializing in human resources and policy writing was awarded the contract and the Board is already reviewing the initial deliverables. Once " nalized, all policies will be posted in the MEMBERS ONLY section of the AVLIC website, on the Meeting Minutes, Motions & Policies page (www.avlic.ca/members/policies).

In addition to the policy writing RFP, the Board is also happy to welcome Erin Burrell, of Edmonton, Alberta, as the new Canadian Evaluation System manager. Erin joined the team in December 2012 and took on the role of administering and making logistical arrangements for all phases of the CES. Special thanks go to Monique LeDrew, former director of evaluations and Debbie Parliament, current director of evaluations for their considerable e$ orts and hours of volunteered time to train Erin and ensure she has a complete understanding of the CES. Erin will continue to work with Debbie on CES matters. Erin can be reached at ces@avlic.ca.

! e goal of hiring Erin on a part time basis is to ensure more e& cient and timely operations of the CES. ! is will allow our administrative manager, Jane Pannell, more time to focus on general operations of the Association and support to the A& liate Chapters, as needed. We believe this will support Goal #3 - strengthened capacity of AVLIC to deliver programs and services.

If you are able to support AVLIC’s Board in any aspect of the RFP process, and to be sure we can reach as many of our goals by 2015, please contact the AVLIC o& ce by e-mail to avlic@avlic.ca or by phone/text to 604.617.8502.

Here is an update from AVLIC committees:

• 2014 Conference Planning (Winnipeg): Please visit the conference website at www.avlic2014.com.

• Anti-Audism Strategy Development: No update at this time.

• Board & Committee Development: ! is committee is to recruit others for Board and committee positions. If you have a knack for spotting talent and are able to help recruit others to serve in AVLIC positions please contact Jocelyn Mark Blanchet, Board liaison, at vicepresident@avlic.ca.

• Bylaws, Policies & Procedures: ! e committee will be working to review the documents submitted by the professional policy writing company hired in the RFP mentioned above.

• Deaf Interpreter Position Paper & Video: No update at this time.

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• Dispute Resolution Process: For updates on the DRP process, including temporary restructuring and a pending RFP to review the entire process, visit: www.avlic.ca/dispute-resolution and/or www.avlic.ca/node/384

• Educational Interpreting Issues: ! e EIIC has been busy in the last little while. A new committee coordinator has been appointed and the committee is focusing on the work at hand. ! e committee consists of ten members spread across Canada and come with a wealth of knowledge, background and skills.

• Evaluations: Work to review the WTK pilot o$ ering results has been completed and the committee will be involved with the CES RFP review.

• Health & Safety: No update at this time.

• Interpreting in Legal Settings Document Distribution & PR: Without a committee coordinator to oversee the work, no o& cial distribution has happened. ! e " nal version of the Interpreting in Legal Settings document can now be found in two places on the AVLIC website

• NEW available to the public: www.avlic.ca/about/papers

• Within the MEMBERS ONLY section: www.avlic.ca/members/resources (click on the gold font: Legal Interpreting Resources to expand the section)

• Membership Categories & Criteria Review: No update at this time.

• Member Services: Welcome to the new committee coordinator, Donna Lauinger.

• Public Relations: Work on a Wiki link about AVLIC continues.

• Publications: In addition to the considerable e$ ort of the committee to produce the AVLIC News, they are working towards a new online format for distribution. Stay tuned for an update…

• Use of the term “Certi" ed Interpreter”: Work of the committee continues as the proposed document is vetted through the required reading circles prior to distribution to members for rati" cation at the next AGM (most likely non-conference 2013).

Upcoming Scheduled Board Meetings

September 28 & 29, 2013Board of Directors’ meeting in

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

For a complete listing of Board of Directors’ Meetings scheduled, please

sign into your MEMBERS ONLY account and visit www.avlic.ca/

members/directors