The Medical Interpreting Kaleidoscope: A Conversation of Perspectives

As interpreters are an essential part of the multidisciplinary team in healthcare settings, how interpreters respond to various healthcare situations may affect job performance and, ultimately, patients clinical experiences. During this interactive workshop, will explore key stakeholder perspectives in various situations and equip interpreters with tools to provide services that are responsive to, and respectful of, Deaf clients/patients, family members and health care providers’ preferences and communication.

Medical Workshop For ASL Interpreters

Date: September 11th 2021 Time: 9:00AM – 12:00PM
CEU’s Credited To Attendees – .3
Who This Is For: This workshop is intended for ASL Interpreters pursuing growth in their Profession, specifically in medical settings.
Location : 1220 S Alma School Rd #206, Mesa, AZ 85210
or you may attend remotely via Zoom
Presented by: Corey Axelrod
Cost: $45.00
**ACDHH is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies (PS) program is offered for 0.3 PS CEUs at the Some Content Knowledge Level.

About The Presenter: Corey Axelrod

Corey Axelrod, MBA, is the founder and CEO of 2axend, a Deaf-owned strategic consulting and training firm working with organizations to provide user-centric experiences to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Corey is sought after as a consultant, thought leader, and trainer to organizations in the education, healthcare, healthcare education, government and language services industries on issues of communication accessibility, inclusive organizational design, unconscious bias, risk management, and Deaf awareness and cultural humility. Corey currently sits on Northwest Community Hospital’s Patient and Family Advisory Council and serves as a member of the ASTM International F43.06 Subcommittee on Captioning Standards. In June 2021, Corey completed his third-term as president of the Illinois Association of the Deaf, Illinois’ leading civil rights organization of, by and for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Illinoisans. He has also served as a member of the Village of Arlington Heights’ Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, Illinois School for the Deaf Advisory Council and Chicago Hearing Society Advisory Council. Corey is the proud recipient of several accolades, including the Knights of Flying Fingers Award from the National Association of the Deaf and the J.B. & Beatrice Davis Leadership Award from the Illinois Association of the Deaf.

Workshop Registration

Use the form below to register for The Medical Interpreting Kaleidoscope: A Conversation of Perspectives workshop. This workshop will be presented in ASL and via Zoom. You can watch from home or attend in the AZFLIS office to socialize, discuss and network.

Registration closes on the September 10th at noon.

  • Arizona Freelance Interpreting Services does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
  • Payments received for this workshop are not refundable.
  • Please contact Cassandra via email at cassandra@azflis.com if you require any special accommodations.
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