9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 8:30 a.m.)
$75 for educational interpreters in Michigan
$37.50 for interpreter training program students in Michigan
Description
Please note: Registration is not yet open for this event. It will open in May 2026.
This interactive workshop explores the social historical forces that have shaped deaf and hard of hearing experiences and how these influences continue to inform personal identity, relationships, and self perception. Participants will examine the ways in which education professionals’ preconceived notions can impact classroom dynamics, student engagement, and access to equitable opportunities.
Through discussion, reflection, and scenario based learning, attendees will develop practical strategies for fostering cultural humility, supporting students’ self advocacy skills, and addressing systemic barriers that reinforce the status quo. At the end of the session, participants will leave with actionable tools and a deeper understanding of how to create learning environments that honor deaf cultural experiences and empower students to thrive.
Please note: This workshop will be a fully immersive event presented in ASL by both presenters and the audience.
Audience
This event is for educational interpreters who have current/updated credentials and serve students, grades K-12, in Michigan who are deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) or deafblind. Interpreter training program (ITP) students and current BEI-certified interpreters who are interested in taking the EIPA to become educational interpreters are also invited to attend.
Credits
MI CEUs and RID CEUs are pending.
Payment Note
It is recommended that each person register themselves and forward their confirmation email to the person responsible for payment. Payment can be made separately from completing the registration form and is due by the registration deadline.
Contact [email protected] with any questions regarding registration payments.
Accessibility Accommodations
It is important for participants to request accessibility accommodations at least three weeks prior to the event. Outside agencies our office contracts with to provide accommodations cannot guarantee services if requests are made in less than three weeks.