june, 2022
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CT
Location
Virtual Workshop - Zoom
Provided/Sponsored By
This program is provided by ASLIS and is supported by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division.
Presented in
ASL with English Interpretation
Cost
$20 for Minnesota Metro and Out of State Interpreters
FREE for Interpreters who reside in Greater Minnesota Regions
Greater MN Interpreters, enter the Coupon Code that was provided in your email. Don’t have the Coupon Code? Email us before registering at workshops@aslis.com
All workshop registrations are final. No refunds.
CEUs
0.2 Professional Studies
ASLIS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for a total of 0.2 PS CEUs at Some Content Knowledge Level.
Event Details
This workshop teaches participants all about Black ASL while fostering positive and open dialogue.
Event Details
This workshop teaches participants all about Black ASL while fostering positive and open dialogue. We’ll discuss who uses BASL, when people use BASL, where you may see BASL during your work, and the importance of historically black universities and colleges.
Educational Objectives:
– To comprehend when, what, why, and how the BASL was created and who was involved
– To comprehend the “B” handshape signing for Black has restricted for nonblack persons
– To comprehend the long-time segregation between white and black are still exist
– To comprehend that the Black Professionals/BIPOC are essential roles in the ASL and interpreting fields.
ASLIS virtual workshops are NOT recorded for later viewing.
Questions about our virtual workshops? Read our Frequently Asked Questions at – www.aslis.com/attend
Presenter Bio
Vyron Kinson lives in Atlanta, GA. Currently, he works full-time with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) as a Communication Specialist. He also has various part-time positions: Atlanta Area School for the Deaf as an ASL Teacher, Georgia Parent Infant Network Educational Service as a Deaf Mentor, CATIE Center: Graduation to Certification Project as a Co-Facilitator and ASL Mentor; ASL Diagnostic Service LLC as owner and Deaf Interpreter and he is also a freelance Disco Jockey.
Vyron obtained a Master‘s Degree in Sign Language Education in August 2020 at his alma mater, Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. Vyron graduated from Gallaudet University in 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
Besides working and studying, Vyron contributes his time and energy to volunteer with the following: Georgia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf as a Member at Large Representative; National Alliance of Black Interpreters-Atlanta Chapter as a member; Georgia Stakeholder Advisory Committee as Black Deaf Adult; National Black Deaf Advocates as Southern Regional Representative.
Vyron wishes you all have a good day!
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