The Cost of Faking Fluency: A Deaf Lens on Dignity and Access - 0.15 PS

$12.65

Episode Info:

In this episode, I sit down with Greg Pollock—a Deaf professional, speaker, and article writer—to talk candidly about what really matters when working with interpreters.

From navigating high-energy presentations to catching subtleties like sarcasm and tone, Greg shares what it takes to match his dynamic communication style. He also dives into his powerful article, “The Dignity Defense,” exploring how interpreters’ desire to appear competent can unintentionally harm the Deaf people they serve.

If you’re an interpreter, this is a must-listen conversation about respect, rhythm, repair—and how to do better.

Deaf Spotlight:  CSD: www.csd.org

Greg’s Article - CLICK HERE

Episode Info:

In this episode, I sit down with Greg Pollock—a Deaf professional, speaker, and article writer—to talk candidly about what really matters when working with interpreters.

From navigating high-energy presentations to catching subtleties like sarcasm and tone, Greg shares what it takes to match his dynamic communication style. He also dives into his powerful article, “The Dignity Defense,” exploring how interpreters’ desire to appear competent can unintentionally harm the Deaf people they serve.

If you’re an interpreter, this is a must-listen conversation about respect, rhythm, repair—and how to do better.

Deaf Spotlight:  CSD: www.csd.org

Greg’s Article - CLICK HERE

CEU Info:

  • 0.15 PS

Educational Objectives: 

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

  1. Describe the concept of the "Dignity Defense" and how it manifests in interpreter behavior.

  2. Explain the importance of mirroring tone, tempo, and intent — not just content — in voice interpretation.

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 0.15 PS CEUs, at the Little/No Content Knowledge Level.

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