Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Central U.S. Time
You do not need to attend each part to receive CEUs.
Improve your voicing skills and confidence! This workshop will focus on the skills of fingerspelling for interpreting from sign language into spoken English. Participants will explore how fingerspelling is used, and learn strategies for navigating receptive fingerspelling for more accurate and effective interpretations. This workshop is highly interactive, with lots of opportunities for practice, and activities to take home for continued skill development.
Educational Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Explain various uses for fingerspelling in ASL
- Discuss strategies for improving reception of fingerspelling
- Discuss strategies for incorporating fingerspelling into English interpretation effectively
- Analyze interpreting process for improving incorporation of fingerspelling
Presenter(s)
Amber Tucker
About Our Presenter(s):
Amber Tucker (she/her) is a certified ASL-English interpreter, mentor, presenter, and interpreter trainer. She has a Bachelor’s degree in American Studies: Ethnic Studies, Diversity and Difference from the University of Iowa, and a Master’s degree in Deaf History and Culture: Audism and Allyship from Union Institute & University. Ms. Tucker has taught in Interpreter Training Programs at the community college and university levels for over 10 years, and has been a workshop presenter and mentor for over 15 years. Amber has a passion for professional development rooted in a philosophy of lifelong learning and partnership with the Deaf community.
Language
Presented in English with student interpreters
Registration
Event Fee: $10
Transparency: This fee covers presenters and CEU sponsorship
Refund Policy Workshop fee is non-refundable for any reason.
Registration ended on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM Central U.S. Time
Location
ZoomAudience
The target audience for this activity is students, instructors, working interpreters, and more.
CEU Accreditations
National Alliance of Black Interpreters, Inc - DC (NAOBI-DC) is an approved RID CMP sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This workshop is offered for 0.2 CEUs in the Professional Studies area at the “some” Content Knowledge Level.
As always, NAOBI-DC and TWTP is committed to offering educational opportunities free from discrimination and bias. We are always willing to receive feedback if this doesn't happen. You can reach out to info@thewtp.org or secretary@naobidc.org.
