It’s a transformative time for interpreters!  How do we interpret in a world with a prolonged pandemic? Join us for a weekly coffee chat to connect with others working in the industry who understand.  To Register, click here. Video Transcript:  The interpreting world literally transformed overnight. Because you know, pandemic. The days of working in the field are no longer. Now we’re faced with the prospect of staying home, glued to our chairs, working in front of screens all day long. Zoom, VRI, and whatnot. VRS interpreters are increasingly working from home. Approxima ..read more

Heather Harker presented Authority: Why It Matters to Sign Language Interpreters at StreetLeverage – Live | Austin. In her presentation, Heather explores how distinguishing between and strategically applying both formal and informal authority are essential acts of effective, adaptive leadership. You can find the PPT deck for her presentation here. [Note from StreetLeverage: What follows is a translation of Heather’s StreetLeverage – Live | Austin presentation. We would encourage each of you to watch the video and access her original presentation directly.] Authority: Why It Matters to Sig ..read more

Image Description: Video still of DJ Kurs, the new Head of StreetLeverage, getting ready to sit down. DJ is a white male with brown, curly hair and a trimmed beard wearing a black, long-sleeved shirt and dark pants. He is smiling into the camera. There are two blue light scones and a bookcase featuring pottery to the right of the frame. To his left is a windowed sliding door with sunlight shining through and greenery outside. StreetLeverage Proudly Welcomes DJ Kurs The secret is out – DJ Kurs is the new guy on the block at StreetLeverage. He builds on a legacy of ten years of events, talks ..read more

To Everything There is a Season StreetLeverage is celebrating our 10th year! What an amazing journey we’ve all taken together! And now, we have some exciting changes to share with everyone. Brandon Arthur, StreetLeverage’s founder, shares our news and explains some of what you can expect in the future. The video will only take five minutes of your time, presented in  ASL with English captions. Thank you to all our subscribers, contributors, presenters, volunteers, sponsors, and community stakeholders. The StreetLeverage endeavor could not happen without you. We are grateful for all your ..read more

Sarah Wheeler presented Understanding the Emotionally Intelligent Sign Language Interpreter at StreetLeverage – Live | Austin. In her presentation, Sarah discusses the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) as a vital component of a successful professional practice and asks how sign language interpreters can infuse EI in their daily practice. You can find the PPT deck for her presentation here. [Note from StreetLeverage: What follows is a translation of Sarah’s StreetLeverage – Live | Austin presentation. We would encourage each of you to watch the video and access her original presentation ..read more

Aaron Brace presented Who Do Sign Language Interpreters Think They Are? at StreetLeverage – Live 2019 | Austin. In his presentation, Aaron describes his re:Education and evolution by returning to this critical question again and again. You can find the PPT deck for his presentation here. [Note from StreetLeverage: This is an English version of the information Aaron presented at StreetLeverage – Live 2019. We would encourage each of you to watch the video and access his original presentation directly.] Who Do Sign Language Interpreters Think They Are? It’s true that I’ve resisted Brandon’s ..read more

Stephanie Clark presented The Open Process Interpreting Model: The Power of Language at StreetLeverage – Live 2018 | Cherry Hill. In her presentation, Stephanie shares her perspective on power-sharing with the Open Process Interpreting Model and describes how we can make more conscious, insightful choices with Deaf consumers as equal contributors to the interpreting process. You can find the PPT deck for her presentation here. [Note from StreetLeverage: What follows is a translation of Stephanie’s StreetLeverage – Live 2018 presentation. We would encourage each of you to watch the video and ac ..read more

Trenton Marsh presented Legendary Teamwork: What History Can Teach Deaf and Hearing Interpreters at StreetLeverage – Live 2018 | Cherry Hill. In his presentation, Trenton outlined how teamwork manifests itself in many ways in a wide range of settings and asks viewers what elements sign language interpreters can incorporate in their work for stronger results. You can find the PPT deck for his presentation here. [Note from StreetLeverage: What follows is a translation of Trenton’s StreetLeverage – Live 2018 presentation. We would encourage each of you to watch the video and access his original p ..read more

Howard Rosenblum presented Updating the CPC for Today’s Sign Language Interpreter at StreetLeverage – Live 2018 | Cherry Hill. In his presentation, Howard shared his vision for updating the NAD – RID Code of Professional Conduct to meet the current realities facing sign language interpreters and those they serve. You can find the PPT deck for his presentation here. [Note from StreetLeverage: What follows is a translation of Howard’s StreetLeverage – Live 2018 presentation. We would encourage each of you to watch the video and access his original presentation directly.] Hello, everyone! I’m com ..read more

Kristina Miranda and Cassie Lang presented The Authenticity Gap: Race, Access, and The Transactional Model of Interpreting at StreetLeverage – Live 2018 | Cherry Hill. In their presentation, Kristina and Cassie explore questions of race, access, space, and the privilege that have shaped “transactional” interpreting. You can find the PPT deck for their presentation here. [Note from StreetLeverage: What follows is a write-up of Kristina and Cassie’s StreetLeverage – Live 2018 presentation. We would encourage each of you to watch the video and access Kristina and Cassie’s original presentation di ..read more