The Deafness and Sexuality Project of

Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania and

The Center for Community and Professional Services

Present:

HIV and Interpreting

A Workshop for Interpreters of the

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

February 9-10, 2007        9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

RID CEUs in Professional Studies are available!

RID sponsorship by the Deaf Hearing Communication Centre, Inc

Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDIs) are Welcome!

                              

This intensive, two-day training is focused on the unique issues specific to sexuality, the Deaf community and interpreters.  Interpreters attending this training will:

q       Examine HIV/AIDS issues

q       Explore their values, attitudes and beliefs about HIV/AIDS and related issues

 

q       Increase their knowledge and skill with HIV/AIDS signs

q       Apply the learning to interpreting practice to enhance job performance

NOTE:  Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is REQUIRED.  This training will be facilitated in American Sign Language by Christine Gannon, M.S.Ed.  and all other presenters.

Registration Form

Please fill out this form for each participant.

Name:__________________________________________________________________

Employer:_______________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________Fax:___________________ Email: ___________________

Signing for Sexuality

Payment type:

q       $175 by June 9, 2006

q       This workshop will be worth 1.2 RID CEU’s in Professional Studies.

q       Limited scholarships are available!

q       Discounts for groups of 3 or more!

Registration Fee includes:

Ø      Light refreshments; lunch on your own

Ø      Breaks each day

Ø      Packet of handouts

Ø      Certificate of completion

q       MasterCard

q       VISA

q       Discover

q       Purchase Order

q       Check enclosed

Account #: ___________________________

Payment total: $________ Exp. Date: ______

Signature: ____________________________

 

 

Location:

This training will take place at Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania, 1144 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.  Accommodations are available at a discounted rate for PPSP training participants at the Alexander Inn, 301 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, 215-923-3535.

Return form to: Judith Pissano, PPSP,

1144 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, phone 215-351-5580, fax 215-351-5594 or email judith.pissano@ppsp.org.

For more information:

Please call 215-351-5514 v/tty or email

Christine.gannon@ppsp.org.