Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Central U.S. Time
We are redoing this session since earlier in the year it was during passover!
In this session, we will take a deeper look into the various identities within the gender and sexuality gradient, as well as briefly introduce different dynamics, structures, and roles within relationships. We will also learn terminology that surrounds those various communities and identities, outlining a descriptivist approach to research in working languages. Special considerations for interpreting for these communities and identities will be examined. We will discuss not only the impact our language (spoken or signed) can have on the individuals we interpret for, but also our interpreting colleagues.
Educational Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Recognize various identities within the gender and sexuality gradient, many of which are subject to erasure by the dominant culture that perpetuates cis heteronormativity.
- Illustrate a descriptivist approach to research terminology which does not perpetuate oppression against these marginalized communities.
- Plan to accurately convey the nuances of non-oppressive language while interpreting for those from diverse backgrounds within gender, sexuality, and relationships.
Format
Kelly and Xane start off broad by discussing about all things spectrum and intersection vs intersectionality. We will then expand on terminology introduced in Part 1 while adding new terminology in relation to gender and sexual diversity. We will have an individual activity with reflection. Ending the session with how all this information applies to us as interpreters. Format subject to change.
Presenter(s)
Kelly (Grzech) Henriquez, Xane Kimber
With Special Guest(s): Dr. Sage Doughty
About Our Presenter(s):
Kelly (Grzech) Henriquez (she/they) is a dual-certified Spanish medical/healthcare interpreter in Richmond, Virginia. She acquired her BA from Virginia Commonwealth University with a concentration in Spanish and completed their SETI (Spanish/English Translation and Interpretation) program. Kelly began her career in language services at a local safety net clinic and has since been interpreting on-site. During the pandemic, she began her YouTube channel for interpreters to provide free and accessible continuing education. Shortly thereafter, she became a medical interpreter trainer with Americans Against Language Barriers (AALB) and was recognized as the 2023 AALB Interpreter Educator of the Year.
Xane Kimber (they/them) is a nationally certified ASL-English interpreter, mentor, presenter, and advocate. They received an associate degree in Sign Language Studies: Interpreter Training from Southwestern Illinois College in 2012. Xane has been a mentor for 10+ years and presenting workshops specializing in Queer, 2SLGBTQIA+, and Alternative Life communities for over 5 years. Their passion for ethics, professional development, and diverse communities drove them to open their own organization. In 2023, Xane founded The Willow Tree Project, a non-profit organization, to provide quality and accessible professional development opportunities.
Language
Presented in English with ASL interpretation.
Registration
Event Fee: $5
Transparency: Fee cover cost of CEUs.
Refund Policy Workshop fee is non-refundable for any reason.
Registration ended on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM Central U.S. Time
Location
Zoom
(Zoom link will be sent the day before the event)
Audience
ITP/IPP students, CODAs, working interpreters (spoken and signed) , or members of the signing and interpreting communities
CEU Accreditations
This program is accredited by CCHI/CEAP for 3.0 CE hours.
This workshop is approved by IMIA/NBCMI for 0.3 CEUs.
Vancro Integrated Interpreting Services (VIIS) is an approved RID CMP sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This workshop is offered for .3 PPO CEUs in the Professional Studies area at the “little/none" Content Knowledge level. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
As always, VIIS is committed to offering educational opportunities free from discrimination and bias.
No partial CEUs will be provided.
