Webinar: Interpreting in Educational Contexts: Ideologies, Myths & Realities 29 November 2023, 18:00–20:00 CET on Zoom Course outline This presentation will explore what it means to interpret for Deaf children and youth in educational settings, through an exploration of some of the ideologies, myths and realities. We will examine the...
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2023 Empoway training ON-SITE! About tactile communication
Efsli is delighted to announce that we will have on-site training in Brussels given by the amazing advocate for DeafBlind, Steffy Floux from the collective Empoway. TACTILE COMMUNICATION: GIVEN BY STEFFY FLOUX. WHEN?: 18 & 19 November 2023. Who ? Steffy Floux is a passionate and accomplished deafblind professional, dedicated to...
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New webinar is coming up! 11 October 2023: Interpreters’ wellbeing by Tim Richardson & Vicci Ackroyd
Theme: The webinar will explore the values underpinning our ethical codes, and find ways of making the best decisions when those values come into conflict with each other. WHEN?: 11 October 2023, 18:00–20:00 CET. Course outline Interpreters work in a wide area of settings, there are times when work can...
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Survey for Sign Language Interpreters/ Translators and Interpreters & Assistants for Deafblind people across Europe
Dear all out there! Efsli is inviting you to fill out this survey. A small amount of your time could give us a better insight in our profession. This survey is indented for those (have) practice the above mentioned professions. It’s not for researchers, are people affiliated with deaf or...
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Paul Belmonte giving a training: The mixing desk model
Efsli is delighted to announce that we will have two-part training online given by the lovely Paul Belmonte. THE MIXING DESK MODEL: GIVEN BY PAUL BELMONTE WHEN?: Thursday 18th of May 18-20 CEST & Saturday 10th of June 10-12 CEST. Theme: The webinar will explore the values underpinning our ethical...
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“Uncomfortable conversations” (part 2!) – by Azaria Francis
“Uncomfortable conversations” (part 2) – by Azaria Francis Being anti racist, impact vs intent and more. Timing: Wednesday 26th of April 2023, 18:00-20:00 (CEST) Languages: the webinar will be presented in English and interpretation into IS will be provided. Registrations: open till 17th April 2023 (link to registration) Description: Continuing the...
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“Uncomfortable conversations” (part 1) – by Azaria Francis 22nd March 2023
“Uncomfortable conversations” (part 1) – by Azaria Francis Being an effective ally, gender stereotypes and more. Timing: 22nd of March 2023, 18:00-20:00 (CET) Languages: the webinar will be presented in English and interpretation into IS will be provided. Registrations: open till 13th March 2023 (link to registration) Description: During this...
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2022 October 5th Webinar: “The translated deaf self” by prof. Jemina Napier
We are delighted to host another efsli webinar: “The translated deaf self, ontological (in)security and deaf culture”; presented by prof. Jemina Napier. Timing: October 5th 2022, 18:00-20:00 (CEST BRUSSELS TIME) Languages: the webinar will be presented in IS and interpretation into English will be provided. Description of the seminar: The ‘Translating...
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2021 DC-Schema Series of Webinar with Robyn Dean
Practical applications of Demand Control Schema Registration deadline: 4th September 2021 What are the webinars about? 11th September 2021: “Talking about ethics (and how not to…)” Daniel Kahneman said that talking about ethics, “requires a richer vocabulary than is available in everyday language.” In other words, talking about ethics and...
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efsli 2020 Website ready
EFSLI 2020 AGM & Conference – Cluj, Romania Hosted by Asociația Națională a Interpreților Autorizați în Limbaj Mimico-Gestual and European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters (efsli) IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT The efsli board has constantly followed the coronavirus outbreak and how it has globally affected our lives. The timeline of the coronavirus...
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