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Pressure, Precision, and Prep: Interpreting at the White House - 0.125 PS

$12.65

Episode Info:

In this episode, I’m joined by a few certified hearing interpreters and a certified Deaf interpreter who share their experiences working in the White House during the Biden administration. We dive into what it’s like interpreting in high-stakes, highly visible settings, including the demands of preparation, navigating complex political language, and maintaining neutrality under pressure. The conversation also explores CDI/HI team dynamics, the realities of government work, and the logistics, security, and expectations that come with interpreting at this level—along with a few real-life stories that highlight both the challenges and rewards of the work.

Elsie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsiesue/ 

Deaf Spotlight: 

Maryland deaf community center: https://www.deafmdcc.org/ 

Deaf DAWN: https://deafdawn.org/ 

WASLI: https://wasli.org/

Episode Info:

In this episode, I’m joined by a few certified hearing interpreters and a certified Deaf interpreter who share their experiences working in the White House during the Biden administration. We dive into what it’s like interpreting in high-stakes, highly visible settings, including the demands of preparation, navigating complex political language, and maintaining neutrality under pressure. The conversation also explores CDI/HI team dynamics, the realities of government work, and the logistics, security, and expectations that come with interpreting at this level—along with a few real-life stories that highlight both the challenges and rewards of the work.

Elsie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsiesue/ 

Deaf Spotlight: 

Maryland deaf community center: https://www.deafmdcc.org/ 

Deaf DAWN: https://deafdawn.org/ 

WASLI: https://wasli.org/

CEU Info:

  • 0.125 PS

Educational Objectives: 

Participants, after reviewing the episode, should be able to:

  1. Describe the unique demands of interpreting in high-stakes government settings.

  2. Analyze the concept of neutrality and how it is applied in politically sensitive environments.

Listen to full episode :

  • Apple Podcasts (English & Transcript)

  • Spotify (English & ASL)

  • Youtube (English, ASL, Transcript, CC)

Free to listen to! CEU credit/certificate of completion = $12

*A portion of your payment is donated to a Deaf organization yearly.

This event upholds nondiscriminatory practices and encourages a learning environment of mutual respect and free from bias. Sign Language Studios is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This program will offer 0.125 PS CEUs, at the Little/No Content Knowledge Level.

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