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One of the main objectives of OCRID is to help interpreters connect to professional development opportunities. On this page is a list of conferences, workshops, Deaf community events, and other opportunities for professional growth. We also have a listing of regularly scheduled gatherings and meetings. But we need your help! If you have information about an upcoming event related to interpreting or deafness, we would love for you to Share Your Information.

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 The Future of Human Diversity: Deaf Communities in the 21st Century
Date:   Thursday, April 02, 2009
Time:  6:30 - 9:30 pm
Location:  Kent State University Kiva
Film:  Audism Unveiled
Contact Information:  Leah Subak 330.672.8037; accessterpsksu@gmail.com
Sponsor:  Kent State University Interpreting Services
Registration Deadline:  April 2, 2009
Presenters:  Dr. Dirksen Bauman
Cost:  $10.00 - general community $5.00 students
CEUs Earned:  .3
How to Register:  Request flyer and registration via email; accessterpsksu@gmail.com
Activities:  5:00 - 6:15pm - Silent Dinner in Kent State University Food Court (next to the Kiva in the KSU Student Center; Dinner is not included with registration 6:30 - 8:30pm - Lecture: "The Future of Human Diversity: Deaf Communities in the 21st Century" (presented in ASL with spoken English interpreting) 8:30 - 9:30pm - Documentary Film - "Audism Unveiled" (film has subtitles)
Objectives:  Dr. Bauman will discuss - Sign Languages around the world; how does the US differ from other countries in terms of Sign Languages and Deaf Communities; the Deaf community past and present; hearing people and their role in the Deaf community
Topics:  Deaf Communities in the 21st Century; Audism

 

Hands-On Classifiers and Deaf Culture
Date:   Saturday, April 11, 2009
Time:  9:15 am registration; 10 am - 4 pm
Location:  KSU Stark Learning Center Library Conf. Room 6000 Frank St. Canton OH 44720
Contact Information:  Fred Palchick at fsj3@hotmail.com
Sponsor:  Greater Akron Deaf Services (GADS) and LC2
Registration Deadline:  April 7, 2009
Presenters:  John Bradley Jr. and Fred Palchick (no voice interpretation will be provided)
Cost:  General Admission-$40 ($50 at door) Students-$35 ($45 at door) Limit 40 participants
CEUs Earned:  0.450
How to Register:  Via flier, contact Greg Frink at runner9876@sbcglobal.net,
Activities:  The morning session will be the Hands-On Classifiers Workshop and the afternoon will be the Deaf Culture Workshop

Regularly Scheduled Events

  

Parma Silent Supper
Time:  6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location:  Cici's Pizza Buffet, 4824 Ridge Road, Parma OH 44144
Contact Information:  Jessie Penwell: elves4asl@yahoo.com
Sponsor:  Cuyahoga Community College ASL Club
Regularly Scheduled Information:  Fourth Friday of the month
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