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MITS seminar 'Professional Advances: Signed Language Interpreting & Translation Studies', Siena, Italy
MITS seminar 'Professional Advances: Signed Language Interpreting & Translation Studies', Siena, Italy

The final MITS seminarProfessional Advances: Signed Language Interpreting & Translation Studies will be held on9 & 10 October 2025 in Siena, Italy.
Nineteen professional signed language interpreters from nine European countries, the MITS students, will present and discuss their final research results. Their research in the field of interpreting and translation studies covers a wide variety of topics.

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MITS online seminar 'Rights and Risks of signed language translation and interpretation in the context of the EU legal framework'
MITS online seminar 'Rights and Risks of signed language translation and interpretation in the context of the EU legal framework'

MITS is hosting their second online seminar on 22 March from 10.00 - 14.00 CET. The seminar will tackle a pressing and fundamental topic: the rights and risks of signed language translation and Interpretation in the context of the EU legal framework.

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Training Part I is coming to Brussels! 'Interpreting from and into English as a 3rd language'
Training Part I is coming to Brussels! 'Interpreting from and into English as a 3rd language'

Here is your opportunity to acquire skills and strategies to interpret between your national sign language and English. Training Part I will take place in Brussels on 11 & 12 April 2025. As a sign language interpreter and a non-native English speaker, you are increasingly requested to work into and from English. This two day training will give you hands on practice and knowledge to learn linguistic and coping strategies to match these demands.

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Enhance your interpreting skills in Part II - Register now!
Enhance your interpreting skills in Part II - Register now!

Come and join signed language interpreters from across Europe in Part II of the training ‘Interpreting from and to English as a 3rd language’: 16 & 17 May 2025 in France!

Through intensive practice and the individual and peer feedback, you will enhance your acquired skills to work between English and your national sign language.

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AIIC webinar: Raising Awareness on Sign Language Interpretation (webinar - ATPD/SLN)
AIIC webinar: Raising Awareness on Sign Language Interpretation (webinar - ATPD/SLN)

Delighted to be presenting at the upcoming AIIC webinar organized by AIIC Training and Professional Development (ATPD) and AIIC’s Sign Language Network (SLN) on 30 November from 14.00 - 16.00 CET. In this free two-hour online information session, you will learn what SLI is all about, why it is important to make it available at meetings, how and where it can be learned and taught, how SLI can be included in mixed teams with spoken language interpreters, and much more.

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Published! International Sign conference interpreters as a Community of Practice
Published! International Sign conference interpreters as a Community of Practice

It has been a bit of a wait, but the fourth article of my PhD dissertation is now published! ‘International Sign conference interpreters as a Community of Practice’ is published in Meta Journal des traducteurs Translators’ Journalco-authored with Dr. Onno Crasborn and Prof. Jemina Napier. https://www.erudit.org/en/journals/meta/2024-v69-n1-meta09627/1113947ar/

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Come and join the first public MITS webinar!
Come and join the first public MITS webinar!

The MITS Public Online Seminar, taking place on October 5th from 9:45 to 13:00 CET, will focus on deaf persons in conflict zones and humanitarian crises, with particular emphasis on the role of sign language interpreters in these contexts.

Two deaf experts, Peninnah Vulimu and Herbert Klein, will present their fieldwork experiences.

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Submit your wishes for the 2025 European survey
Submit your wishes for the 2025 European survey

As announced at the 2024 efsli conference: In 2025 I will conduct another European survey on the development of the signed language interpreter profession. The 2025 research will be done in collaboration with the European Union of the Deaf (EUD) as they are conducting a census that year. You can contribute your wishes for the new 2025 edition. Please fill out this form >

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Presenting at efsli 2024 conference, Torino, Italy
Presenting at efsli 2024 conference, Torino, Italy

I am delighted to present at the efsli conference in Torino, Italy. During my presentation ‘Eternally qualified!?, I will delve into the complexities around the qualification and quality maintenance of signed language interpreters in Europe. I am looking forward to exchanges with many colleagues and friends!

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Teaching in Innsbruck on 'Team interpreting'
Teaching in Innsbruck on 'Team interpreting'

The sign language interpreting program in Innsbruck welcomed their second cohort in 2023. I had the wonderful opportunity to meet and teach this 2nd semester (May 2024) on ‘Team Interpreting’. Thank you to Elisabeth Keckeis, director of the program, for inviting me!

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MITS students meet in Siena for the first time
MITS students meet in Siena for the first time

A very special moment last Thursday: the students who had been selected for the new postgraduate degree program Multilingual Sign Language Interpreting & Translation Studies (MITS) met for the first time at Mason Perkins Deafness Fund (MPDF) in Siena, Italy. 

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Come to Portugal for the training 'Interpreting from and to English - Part I'
Come to Portugal for the training 'Interpreting from and to English - Part I'

For the first time the training ‘Interpreting from and to English, Part I’ is coming to Portugal! The training will take place on 1 & 2 July 2024.

Come and join colleagues from around Europe at this popular two day training for signed language interpreters! In this interactive training you will learn new strategies and improve you interpreting skills from and to English.

Early bird registration deadline is 1 May.

Find out more information and register here >

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Lecture & workshop for AIIC Brazil & APIC
Lecture & workshop for AIIC Brazil & APIC

AIIC Brazil and APIC invited to give an online lecture on 10 April: Conference signed and spoken language interpreters collaborative practices. This will followed with an online workshop ‘Interpreting multilingual High-Level meetings & conferences’ for LIBRAS interpreters on 20 April.

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International Sign for signers! Training in Siena
International Sign for signers! Training in Siena

Always wanted to learn more about International Sign and also practice yourself? Come to the special training for signers in Siena, Italy. Mason Perkins Deafness Fund (MPDF) is hosting the training together with Siena University.

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Submit abstract to special issue on Training signed language interpreters and translators
Submit abstract to special issue on Training signed language interpreters and translators

Invitation to submit an abstract by 20 June 2024 to The Interpreter and Translator Trainer for a special issue on Training signed language interpreters and translators!
https://think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issues/training-signed-language/

Delighted to be the guest editor together with Sabine Fries and Irene Strasly.

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International Summer School of Sign Language Studies, Berlin, Germany
Jul 21
International Summer School of Sign Language Studies, Berlin, Germany

The aim of the Summer School of Sign Language Studies is to provide an opportunity for advanced students and early career researchers to become acquainted with the range of current developments in sign language studies and to promote the academic discourse in International Sign Language.

The registration deadline for the Summer School is 15 May 2025.

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1st WASLI Asia Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Jul 31
1st WASLI Asia Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The 1st WASLI Asia Conference 2025 marks a groundbreaking moment in the advancement of sign language interpreting in the Asian region. Organized by JUPEBIM in collaboration with WASLI Asia Regional Representatives, this landmark event will be held in vibrant Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from July 31 to August 3, 2025.

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Deaf History International conference, Gent, Belgium
Aug 6
Deaf History International conference, Gent, Belgium

The Deaf History International conference will take place from 6 - 10 August 2025 in Gent, Belgium.

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Interpreting services

A sign language interpreter is the communication link between sign language users and persons who do not know sign language. Through professional interpreting services a deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing person can access employment, education, and daily life activities. The skills and expertise of each interpreter varies and it is important that the interpreter can meet the demands of the job and the client. I can provide interpreting services within a large range of skills and coordinate interpreters for event. 

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Continuous education is essential for sign language interpreters. Interpreters can gain further expertise in specific settings, such as conferences, higher education or healthcare, but also enhancing their skills in areas such as teamwork, problem solving and ethics. I develop and offer trainings (inter)nationally specific to your needs and demands.

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The profession of sign language interpreting is rapidly developing. Educational programs, organizations and governments need to be informed of these changes in order to incorporate these best practices. I offer consultancy services ranging from reviews of programs to information on best practices on interpreting services and solutions for accessibility issues.

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