Published! Sign Language Interpreting in Europe, 2020 edition

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Published! Sign Language Interpreting in Europe, 2020 edition

The sixth edition of Sign Language Interpreting in Europe is published! The 2020 edition gives an overview of the organizations, educational programs, quality control, and employment situations of sign language interpreters in Europe. It is based on a 2020 survey, held among national organizations of sign language interpreters in European countries and regions. Qualitative and quantitative survey data allows readers to do an in-depth analysis of the current state of affairs in the European field of sign language interpreting. This study also allows you to make comparisons between individual countries and to trace current trends. More info >

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Presentation "Sign language interpretation during the pandemic: opportunities and responsibilities"

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Presentation "Sign language interpretation during the pandemic: opportunities and responsibilities"

On 3 December SCIC, the Directorate Generale for Interpretation at the European Commission, hosted an online event. I was honored to be invited to present. My presentation entitled "Sign language interpretation during the pandemic: opportunities and responsibilities" discussed the responsibilities that we have as sign language interpreters to provide the best quality interpretation, also during a pandemic.

The SCIC online event was interpreted into International Sign by SCIC accredited interpreters and SCIC IS interpreter mentees. You can watch my presentation here (starts at 01:45).

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Researching International Sign interpreting as a practitioner

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Researching International Sign interpreting as a practitioner

For the EST Newsletter (November 2020) I wrote about my PhD research which focuses on International Sign interpreting at conferences and the similarities to and differences from interpreting spoken languages. With my PhD research, I aim to contribute to filling some of the gaps in the studies on IS interpreting at conferences. My studies are carried out from the interpreters’ perspectives; their background and experiences. Read the article here >

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Report on the first European seminar on Sign language interpreting on TV and media

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Report on the first European seminar on Sign language interpreting on TV and media

In November 2019 the first European seminar on signed language interpreting on TV and media took place. The newly published report that I wrote with Sheyla Perez and Paal Richard Peterson provides an insight into current topics on sign language interpreting on TV and media. Overall, the main outcome of the seminar was that there is an urgent need for a specialized training for sign language interpreters working on TV and media.

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Presenting at EUD webinar on quality of sign language interpreting on TV

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Presenting at EUD webinar on quality of sign language interpreting on TV

On November 19th 10.00 CET the European Union of the Deaf (EUD) is hosting a webinar ‘Best practices: ensuring accessibility on TV and how to measure the quality of sign language interpreting?’. I am invited to present on possible guidelines and standards on the quality of sign language interpreting on TV. See more details on the EUD website >

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New article! Published in International Journal of Interpreter Education

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New article! Published in International Journal of Interpreter Education

My article ‘Making It Work: Applying AIIC Professional Standards to Conference Signed Language Interpreters’ was just published in the International Journal of Interpreter Education. The article discusses the need to educate and raise awareness among conference signed language interpreters and their clients regarding the rights to demand, respectively, good working conditions and linguistic access, specifically in high-level settings.

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3rd Swiss Online conference on Barrier-free communication, online

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3rd Swiss Online conference on Barrier-free communication, online

The Institute of Translation and Interpreting at the ZHAW School of Applied Linguistics together with the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting of the University of Geneva is hosting the 3rd Swiss Conference on Barrier-free Communication: 29 June – 4 July 2020. International sign interpretation and English closed captioning is provided for all the pre-recorded presentations. Trailer >

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Inspirational seminar 'Sign language interpreting on TV and media'

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Inspirational seminar 'Sign language interpreting on TV and media'

Take a look at what happened at tha 1st European seminar on ‘Sign language interpreting on TV & media’! Where 92 participants, presenters and interpreters from 18 different countries came together. The participants submitted a small clip of their work as interpreters on TV and media. Here is the compilation of 33 interpreters interpreting on screen!

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It is finally here! Seminar sign language interpreting on TV and Media

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It is finally here! Seminar sign language interpreting on TV and Media

Today 75 participants, 6 presenters, 8 sign language interpreters and 3 organizers are coming together in London! The seminar sign language interpreting on TV and media will discuss best practices of sign language interpreting on TV and media. Come and follow the discussion on Twitter! #TV1ntSL2019

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PhD Study Interpreting international sign at conferences - preliminary results

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PhD Study Interpreting international sign at conferences - preliminary results

Today, 3rd of October 2019, I am presenting my preliminary results of 2nd study of my PhD research: Preparation strategies of international sign (IS) interpreters at conferences compared to those of national sign language interpreters (NGT). Come and see the poster and video in IS with English subtitles here.

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Seminar 2019 update: 70 participants from 18 countries!

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Seminar 2019 update: 70 participants from 18 countries!

Thrilled to have now 70 participants from 18 countries registered for the first European Seminar ‘Sign language interpreting on TV & Media’. Next to invited presenters, participants have the opportunity to share their work and expertise in multiple ways during the program: interactive presentations, discussions, clips of their work, research findings, a BarCamp and much more. Looking forward to all the sharing on 16 & 17 November in London!

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Seminar Sign language interpreting on TV and media, London, UK

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Seminar Sign language interpreting on TV and media, London, UK

The first European seminar on Sign Language Interpreting on TV & Media will take place on 16 & 17 November in London, UK. The aim of the seminar is to present, share and discuss best practices of sign language interpreters working on TV and media.

Come and join colleagues and experts from around Europe!

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