Professional development: Getting over the hump!
David Bar-Tzur
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Working with a visual language, videotapes are a blessing from God for increasing our exposure to ASL for analysis and practice. Videotape yourself to assess your progress, watch videotapes of those you will interpret into English, and ask for chances to videotape future consumers if they will perform poetry, scriptural readings, or other things that are best translated. There are also excellent videotapes that allow practice from English to ASL, which are paused to allow for consecutive interpretation.
Accessible media links. This page contains information on software products and/or Web sites that are especially accessible to deaf and hard of hearing individuals either through captioning or the use of sign language.
ASL Access is a fully volunteer, non-profit organization assisting public libraries in acquiring American Sign Language video resources. The ASL Access Video Collection consists of over 200 full-screen ASL videos, with biographies, historical videos, ASL literature, classic literature translated in ASL, children's literature, health and parenting videos, inspirational titles, interpreting demonstrations, and over 60 ASL lessons at various levels.
BuyASL.com.
Computer software.DVD.VHS.
Captioned Media Program. Individuals, educational programs, and organizations are eligible for service from the Captioned Media Program (CMP). Individuals must be deaf or hard of hearing (or the parent of a deaf or hard of hearing child). Educational programs and organizations must have at least one deaf or hard of hearing person in the viewing audience. (By federal law, the CMP can only legally serve individuals, educational programs, and organizations in the U.S. and its territories.) "Special use groups" may borrow materials pertaining to their work with deaf or hard of hearing persons; (i.e., sign language interpreters may borrow sign language training and deaf culture materials).
DawnSignPress. American Sign Language materials.
HandChatUSA.
Harris Communications web store: Videotapes. Children's Products, Cochlear Implants, Consumer Education, Coping With Hearing Loss, Cued Speech, Deaf Culture, Entertainment, History, Interpreting, Parents' Resources, Religion, Sign Language, Sign Language Dictionaries, Teaching.
NCRTM (1998). NCRTM's online catalog. Click on a Word or PDF format of the "Video Tape Collection" tapes available from Clearinghouse.
PEPNet Resource Center.
Sign Media, Inc. To date, Sign Media has produced over 300 video titles covering virtually all aspects of American Sign Language and the American Deaf Community including Sign Language Instruction, Interpreter Education, American Deaf Culture, Entertainment, and ASL Translations or Synopses of material published in English.
Signs of Development is a sponsor in accordance with RID's Certification Maintenance Program and guarantees your satisfaction!! State and ASLTA credits will be awarded upon request. Because WWWorkshops contain post-tests and activities that must be "graded" against an answer key developed by the presenters, CEUs may not be obtained through any other sponsor other than Signs of Development.
Still learning revolutionizes the learning experience for you. We talk you through the interpreting process by providing you with real-world prep interaction with the participants, helpful hints and suggested interpretations following each statement and ending with a modeled interpretation.
Treehouse Video: Products and services. Dan Veltri created Treehouse Video in 1993 in order to harness the power of technology to help people communicate and learn, especially in the area of sign language and interpreting.
www.DRSign.com. Sign Language videotapes and DVDs; World's Largest Silent Weekend; individualized evaluation of signing and interpreting skills; on-site workshops for your ITP or ASL students. DrSign is the University of Florida's Teacher of the Year 1999-2000 and has a waiting list of four years for his "World's Most Exciting Foreign Language" classes. Students have him rated as the most highly evaluated professor in his department.
Alcoholics Anonymous (First 164 pages only - Big Book) in American Sign Language (ASL) - 5 volume set 1/2"-VHS (VS-3). Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. PO Box 459, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163.
American culture: the Deaf perspective. San Francisco Public Library, with the assistance of Deaf People, Inc., 1981. [Signed, with voice-over.] This is a downloadable .pdf file of an order form for this very elegant presentation. DEAF HERITAGE, Program #1 is a brief view of the emerging Deaf identity. It traces the development of American Sign Language and focuses upon some of the individuals who have contributed to the evolving heritage of Deaf people in America. DEAF FOLKLORE, Program #2 illustrates how the traditions and values of a people are passed on through the humor, tales, games, and personal stories of Deaf individuals. DEAF LITERATURE, Program #3 samples the poetry, drama, and visual literature of Deaf people as witnessed on stage and screen. DEAF MINORITIES, Program #4 explores the Deaf individual's search for cultural identity. Among those sharing personal experiences are a Cuban emigre, a Deaf-Blind man, an American Indian, a Black woman, a Lesbian, a Gay man and a Senior Citizen.
Bar-Tzur, D. Interpreting for culturally diverse settings - Videotapes, CDs, and DVDs. These videotapes, CDs, and DVDs are about Deaf subcultures: African American/Black, Asian American, Christian, Deafblind, Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Transgendered/Intersexed/Questioning, Hispanic/ Latinas/os, Jewish, Member of a less represented religion, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Physically challenged/ Disabled, Women's movement/ Feminism.
Bruce, T. The Hearing world around me. "Let me tell you what it is like to be a deaf person among the hearing. I will share with you my most embarrassing moments, learning experiences, greatest challenges, and growing sense of pride. Through these stories, you will see how Deaf culture has colored my life, and maybe discover that we have more in common than we think. Welcome to my world."
Harris Communications web store: Deaf culture.
Holcomb, T. & Mindess, A. See what I mean: Differences between Deaf and Hearing cultures (DVD) or (VHS). Culture clashes between Deaf and hearing people often trigger misunderstandings and comical moments. In a lighthearted attempt to shed light on the "hearing way" and on the "Deaf way", narrator Thomas K. Holcomb and two cultural experts, Miss Deaf Manners and Miss Hearing Manners, guide you through contrasting notions of proper etiquette as enacted in real-life simulations. How do Deaf people take their leave of a friend as compared to hearing people? How do hearing people give and receive criticism, and how do Deaf people handle the same situation? Why are Deaf and hearing people's attitudes toward privacy so different? What inspires these behaviors?
Info to Go: For and about Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
Marbury, N. (1994).
Deaf culture lecture: Deaf & Hearing cultural differences. Sign Enhancers, Inc.; VHS: 35 minutes; signed in ASL; closed captioned; voiced. Expressive signing by Deaf performer Nathie Marbury provides an educational and entertaining look at some of the differences in values and behaviors between Deaf and hearing cultures.
Deaf culture lecture: An inside view. Sign Enhancers, Inc.; VHS: 42 minutes; signed in ASL; closed captioned; voiced.
Nathie: No hand-me-downs. Deaf Performer Nathie Marbury gives you an intimate view of Deaf Culture, including cross-cultural etiquette, tales from Deaf schools, and more. In this full-length documentary, Nathie tells stories about her upbringing in Pittsburgh, where she "sang" in the church choir. At the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, her white classmates actually tried to rub off her blackness. When she attended Gallaudet University, she tried out for the football team. She became a mother of two and a grandmother of five, but she didn't really find her identity as a Black Deaf woman until later in her life. In Nathie: No Hand-Me-Downs, she shares stories and observations, all rich with humor and insights on the human condition. And available for home viewing for the first time are her powerful and majestic American Sign Language poems. Extras include twenty minutes of deleted stories, biographies, and trailers. The entire documentary is subtitled for the signing-impaired. [Webmaster: The site has preview clips.]
Mindess, A. & Holcomb, T. (2000). See what I mean: Differences between Deaf and Hearing cultures. Sign Enhancers.
Suppala, T. Charles Krauel: A profile of a Deaf filmmaker recaptures a thriving American Deaf community in the first half of the twentieth century. The feeling of Deaf culture of another time pervades this valuable archival video. Charles Krauel's zeal in filming cultural events left an important legacy�an opportunity to study the Deaf community from the late 1920s through the 1950s. Cultural behavior can be observed throughout the documentary, rich with Deaf folklife such as signed sing-alongs that were a staple of social gatherings of the time. Footage of residential schools and students, Deaf cheers, and spontaneous performances is included. ISBN: 0-915035-33-2.
Tuccelli, M. Deaf culture: What's wrong and right! Finally, a "friendly" tape on Deaf Culture examines the language controversy, education controversy and rules of behaviors, etc. Signed, voiced with on-screen graphics.
Valli, C., Lucas, C., Farb, E. & Kulick, P. (Ed.). (1992). ASL PAH!: Deaf students' perspectives on their language. This unique tape/text combination features student essays and journal entries on the role of American Sign Language in the lives of Deaf students. The companion videotape features the authors further discussing their perspectives and recollections of their experiences.
Viewpoints: Deaf culture, interpreters, Deaf education. Interviews with various D/deaf individuals on topics important to interpreters, D/deaf people, and others within the community. Their answers come from the heart, and they are unrehearsed.
9/11: Fear in silence. This is a work-in-progress documentary film based on stories by Deaf and Hard of Hearing civilians who witnessed and survived the horror of September 11 attacks at the WTC.
Homepage.mac.com. 9/11 Fear in Silence. A compelling documentary about Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who were the FIRST citizens to become shut out from outside communication and 'left in the dark,' and the LAST to receive access to critical information.
Austin unbound. From the age of three, Austin knew that his female anatomy did not fit him. In middle school, he changed his name and began to dress as a boy. Today, Austin identifies as a straight man and a member of the Portland queer ASL community. Austin unbound documents Austin's choice to get a double mastectomy. He and his best friend, James, travel from Portland to San Francisco for the surgery. This social issue film also follows Austin's life in his supportive, local queer ASL community and includes time with his girlfriend, his mother, grandmother and sisters.
Best of Festival of Cinema for the Deaf. Produced by the Chicago Institute for the Moving Image, this is a collection of Deaf films from all over the world. Titles include The ride (USA), Edda's song (Canada), When I heard (United Kingdom), Perception (New Zealand), Wee three (United Kingdom), Hotel Central (United Kingdom), Reservoir wolves (United Kingdom), A Deaf cinematic experience (USA), and other bonus materials. DVD, 90 minutes, sign language/captions.
Davideo Productions is a motion picture film & broadcast television production, syndication and consulting firm based in Seguin, Texas and owned by Deaf broadcast/cable veteran David H. Pierce.
Deaf Film Festival (Berkeley, CA, 2003).
DeafSmith Journals.com. The mission of Deaf Smith Journals is to provide a place for deaf signed language artisans to showcase their stories, poetry and visual-gestural productions. Our ultimate goal is to encourage and preserve the rich heritage found within the natural signed language of the American Deaf culture.
Deafula. (1975). A theology student finds himself turning into a vampire and hunting other students for their blood.
DisabilityFilms.co.uk. [These are hearing films with a major d/Deaf character. Click the link for cast names, synopses and reviews.]
A summer to remember.TV film (1985) USA, drama.
Amy. TV film (1981) USA, 100 min, drama.
And now tomorrow. Film (1944) USA, drama.
And your name is Jonah. TV film (1979) 100 min, USA, drama.
Askari. Film (2002) 90 min, adventure.
Big little person. B/W silent film (1919) USA, drama.
Blue moon. TV film (1999) USA, drama.
Blue rodeo. TV film (1996) USA, 87 min, drama.
Bonanza: Silent thunder. Episode in TV series (1960) USA, 60 min, Western.
Breaking through (After the silence.) TV film (1996) USA, 93 min, drama.
Bridge to silence. TV film (1989) USA, 100 min, drama.
Children of a lesser God. Film (1986) USA, 110 min, drama.
Choices. Film (1981) USA, 90 min, sports true story.
Compensation. B/W film (1999) USA, 95 min, drama.
Cop land. Film (1997) USA, 104 min, cop drama.
Dead silence. Film (1997) USA, 99 min, thriller.
Deafula. B/W film (1974) USA, 95 min, horror.
Dummy. TV film (1979) USA, 100 min, true story.
Flesh and fury. Film (1952) USA, 82 min, sports.
For the first time. Film (1959) USA, 97 min, musical.
Fuzz. Film (1972) USA, 92 min, thriller.
Gigot. Film (1962) USA, 104 min, drama.
Hear no evil. Film (1993) USA, 97 min, horror.
His bodyguard (Silent echoes.) TV film (1998) USA, 93 min, thriller.
Immortal beloved. Film (1994) USA / UK, 120 min, drama.
Johnny Belinda. Film (1948) USA, 103 min, drama.
Little noises. Film (1991) USA, 110 min, drama.
Locked in silence. TV film (1999) USA, 90 min, true story.
Looking for Mr. Goodbar. Film (1977) USA, 135 min, drama.
Love is never silent. TV film (1985) USA, 100 min, drama.
Mr. Holland's opus. Film (1995) USA, 142 min, drama.
Once in a lifetime. TV film (1994) USA, drama.
One flew over the cuckoo's nest. Film (1975) USA, 133 min, hospital drama.
Picket fences. TV series (1992) USA.
Psych-Out. Film (1968) 82 min, drama.
Reasonable doubts. TV series (1991) USA.
Reckless. Film (1995) USA, 100 min, road movie.
See what I say. Film (1981) USA, documentary.
Silent victory: The Kitty O'Neil story. TV film (1979), USA, 100 min, true story.
Sound of love. Film (1977) USA, 74 min, romance.
Suspect. Film (1987) USA, 121 min, court drama.
The heart is a lonely hunter. Film (1968) USA, 125 min, drama.
The key. Film (1996) USA, 28 min, drama.
The man who played God (The silent voice.) B/W film (1932) USA, 81 min, drama.
The silent voice. Film (1915) USA, drama.
Tin man. Film (1983) USA, 89 min, drama.
Trapped in silence. TV film (1986) USA, 100 min, drama.
Turn around. Film (1987) USA, documentary.
Voices. Film (1979) USA, 107 min, drama.
Voices in a Deaf theater. Film (1996) USA, 24 min, documentary.
Walker. Film (1988) USA, 95 min, adventure.
When justice fails. Film (1997) USA, mystery.
Where the truth lies (90 days at Hollyridge.) TV film (1999) USA, mystery.
Wildflower. TV film (1991) USA, 100 min, drama.
(2006, May 16). "Dr. Hand" Wins Prestigious Telly Award. (2005). Synopsis: You will fly with the Magician and his two sidekicks: White-Bearded Monkey and Spinny the flying robot, through time and space as they take you on a journey to help a young deaf boy cure his "illness". In order to find the cure, you must travel through some dangerous territory in search of the three legendary Sign Language elements, which hold the cure to the young deaf boy's illness. As you begin your magical journey you will travel with them through the forbidden forest, secret caves and onto a mysterious island. During your trip you will meet odd characters along the way and also some dangerous creatures that must be overcome.
Eyethfilms: Films and and movies for the deaf. Eyethfilms is a Boston-based company film company that has carved out a very unique niche in the motion picture industry. It is the first film company to create intricate, meaningful feature-length films oriented towards the American Sign Language (ASL) audience, that are entirely accessible to mainstream audiences.
Grey, I. Silence Is Golden: Compensation Brilliantly Evokes Different Worlds. Lots of indie filmmakers can make a movie cheaply. Few have made a low-budget movie as brilliant as Compensation. With its sprawling tale of fated love between two African-American couples in turn-of-the-century and modern-day Chicago, each consisting of one deaf and one hearing partner and both dealing with maladies endemic to their times, Compensation would be considered ambitious at any price.
Hear my hands chronicles the story of a young deaf girl through four stages of her life. She is shown achieving her dreams with the video focusing on her ability, not her disability. The video closes showing a series of real life deaf role models shown succeeding in her chosen fields, including Marlee Matlin (Children of a Lesser God) and Shelley Beattie (American Gladiators). This five minute music video has received rave reviews from both the deaf and hearing!
I is muck. Motion pictures.
I love you, but... explores allegiances of the heart vs. those of culture. After dropping her Deaf boyfriend off at the airport, Aimee, an attractive and confident young Deaf woman, finds herself wooed by Robert, a buff dancer who's fascinated by her. He's handsome, he's talented, he's well-to-do, but he's also hearing. Directed, written and performed primarily by Deaf artists, I Love You, But... follows Robert and Aimee's budding romance as they confront the thorny dilemmas of cross-cultural courting. In one telling sequence, the well-meaning Robert enrolls in a sign-language class that advocates "Easy English Signing", a thinly veiled satire of Signing Exact English (SEE). His clumsy attempts to communicate actually endear him to his reticent girlfriend. I Love You, But... is built around a series of family gatherings in which misconceptions about Deaf culture are dramatically debated. Topics include assimilation, deaf offspring and cochlear implants, but there are no easy answers here. As the film's title suggests even the heart has qualifications.
Jade Films: Where the passion of words are turned into action. Jade Films is an independent film production company engaged in the development and production of multi-media technology, video, broadcasting, television and film. The purpose of our mission is raise the consciousness about African Americans and Latinos who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, whether culturally Deaf or with varied degrees of hearing loss who do not identify with Deaf culture.
LightKitchen. Keychain was based on a true story. An encounter with a Deaf peddler in Paris, France. Rene Visco decided to create a film based on that brief encounter revealing the Deaf identity at its core despite language barriers.
Listen to the hands of our people. An award winning documentary about seven H.I.V. positive Deaf and Hard of Hearing people living with AIDS. They also talk about coping with fears, fears of dying, being alone, and accepting it.
Lubotsky, J. Films in ASL and other Sign Language. Full-length films with ASL as a primary language, Other works in ASL, Films in English with significant use of ASL, Films in other sign languages (includes BSL, CSL, DGS, INS, LSF, LIBRAS, LSI, NGT, FSE, JSL, RSL, SFS).
No talking allowed. Alex, a deaf artist, has had some trouble dealing with hearing models for his painting projects. He shares his frustrations with his friends at a local coffeehouse, and his friends suggest that Alex engage a model in a silent encounter in which Alex would be able to focus on his painting. Rebecca, a deaf model, answers Alex's advertisement for a figure model, with the mandate, "no talking allowed." Both Rebecca and Alex pretend to be hearing people, and comedy ensues as a result.
Soda stories was conceived from Eliza's experience with her own Deaf sister and her other three siblings. She continually seeks out new dynamics of Deaf and hearing family members, depending on age difference, who is older or younger, gender, culture, the ratio of Deaf people in the family, what type of communication was encouraged, and who took on interpreting tasks. The film is in open development. We are now accepting submissions to be featured on our Soda Stories Gallery.
Somalia. This is a story about love, life's lessons, and human connections.
Supalla, T. Charles Krauel: A profile of a Deaf filmmaker. ISBN: 0-915035-33-2. Skillfully edited and produced, [it] recaptures a thriving American Deaf community in the first half of the twentieth century. The feeling of Deaf culture of another time pervades this valuable archival video. Charles Krauel's zeal in filming cultural events left an important legacy - an opportunity to study the Deaf community from the late 1920s through the 1950s. Cultural behavior can be observed throughout the documentary, rich with Deaf folklife such as signed sing-alongs that were a staple of social gatherings of the time. Footage of residential schools and students, Deaf cheers, and spontaneous performances is included. Also included is a revealing interview with Charles Krauel shortly before he died at the age of 98. View video sample.
The adventure of the blue carbuncle. is a mystery of the derby and the Christmas Goose. Match wits with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Specially designed sections, in which Dr. Watson (Patrick Graybill) gives details of the case, allow you to solve the mystery along with Holmes (Gil Eastman). Includes a biographical sketch of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
The adventure of the speckled band. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band", Helen Stoner is afraid to sleep-she's afraid for her life! Match wits with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Specially designed sections, in which Dr. Watson (Patrick Graybill) gives details of the case, allow you to solve the mystery along with Holmes (Gil Eastman). Includes a biographical sketch of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
The forgotten underdogs. A compelling documentary about Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people who were the FIRST citizens to become shut out from outside communication and 'left in the dark,' and the LAST to receive access to critical information.
The golden legacy. Jonas Longfellow is on his deathbed and he is thinking of what to do with his stolen fortune. In lieu of a will, he writes three letters to his three sons. All three letters contain cryptic references and clues to the location of a fabled treasure that he reportedly had seized on one of his voyage. Each letter is so cleverly devised that the treasure can only be found if the three sons resolve their feuds, come together and share their letter with one another. They never resolved their feud...
The key. Francis James, 1996.
The red-headed league. Unnravel the mystery behind the Red-Headed League's newest member's feelings of deceit and betrayal. Match wits with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Specially designed sections, in which Dr. Watson (Patrick Graybill) gives details of the case, allow you to solve the mystery along with Holmes (Gil Eastman). Includes a biographical sketch of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
The story of Alexander Graham Bell. FIlm (1939) USA, 97 min, biography.
Two worlds apart. A thriller guaranteed to have you on the edge of your seats! Robert meets the son of a long lost colleague, Cook and excitment ensues as their worlds collide.
Universal Signs [close captioned for the hearing] is more than the story of a Deaf man; it is a story about being Deaf. In an approach unlike any other film about the Deaf, Universal Signs is primarily told through American Sign Language (ASL) with captions for the hearing. In this way, the audience travels on a first person journey through the Deaf world and culture. From ASL mistakes to common miscommunications, everyday life experiences of the Deaf are explored. Deafness is not treated as a physiological condition. In Universal Signs, the Deaf world is viewed as a rich, thriving culture exemplified by strong characters such as: Chris, a linguistics professor; Natalie, a law student; and Andrew, an artist and IT specialist. In Universal Signs, ASL interpreters and hearing individuals do not play Deaf characters - Deaf actors play all Deaf characters!
Cagle, K. M. 1000 Deaf and ASL jokes and stories. Signs of Development, Inc. "This presentation. . . shows how Deaf people create ASL and Deaf cultural jokes, folklore and creative artistic stories through playing and creative use of ASL, ASL handshapes and numerical signs, signed English, written English, sounds of English words, deafness, hearing people and groups within the Deaf community." To order.
Cook, P.
Cookin' with humor.Signs of Development, Inc.
From a gator ride to the dentist office. Signs of Development, Inc.
United States of ASL Poetry and other tales. Signs of Development, Inc.
"Peter Cook is an internationally known Deaf performing artist. His original stories, told in American Sign Language, showcase his versatility by incorporating pantomime, acting, and movement in an innovative style rarely seen in performances of this kind. His dynamic, humorous, and at times poignant facial expressions combine to form a delightful smorgasbord of visual pleasure sure to fascinate deaf and hearing audiences of all ages. Peter Cook's performances are so clear that hearing audiences will barely need the equally dynamic spoken English translations."
Guy Wonder: Stories and artwork. This documentary is the closest thing to an autobiography of a Deaf artist you'll ever get your hands on. Guy Wonder is a third-generation Deaf man who has led a captivating life. Funny and sad stories about growing up in a Deaf family and in a Deaf school, becoming an artist in New York City, and making a new niche for himself in San Francisco fill this DVD. And Guy Wonder: Stories and Artwork answers the question: How did he become a Deaf artist? Along with the stories, a ton of extras, and a conversation with the director about signing creativity, Guy Wonder gives a tour of his artwork, all of which draws you into the same room with this unforgettable Deaf artist. This side includes a video clip of this DVD.
Harris Communications web store: Entertainment.
Hernandez, M. Manny ASL. "Manny Hernandez is one of the most renowned American Sign Language (ASL) storytellers of our time. He shares with us thirteen of his classic stories, which have delighted audiences all over the world since 1988. Over 100 minutes of ASL!"
Signing treasures: Excerpts from Signing naturally videos. Starring: Ben Bahan, Dan Lynch, Ethan Bernstein, Ella Mae Lentz, Cinnie MacDougall, Freda Norman, Anthony Natale, Mary Hill Telford. ISBN: 0-915035-67-7. ... filled with skits, stories, songs, and folklore recited by popular Deaf artists in one compact 50-minute video. Not only are you guaranteed repeated viewing pleasure, you'll discover a renewed appreciation for American Sign Language and the talents and creativity of Deaf people.
Supalla, S. & Bahan, B. (1994). ASL literature series: Bird of a different feather & For a decent living. Workbook: 197 pages; soft cover; ASL; VHS: 120 minutes; ASL only, no voicing or captions. Two narratives as told in the student videotext are signed by the original oral literary artists. The accompanying workbook allows the user to study these narratives divided into structural units: strophes, topic units, chapters, and parts. (Webmaster: I haven't watched the second story, but the first one is rife with classifiers. You couldn't ask for a videotape that would show you more in such a short time and the story is very instructive and entertaining.)
The story of Alexander Graham Bell. FIlm (1939) USA, 97 min, biography.
Bragg, B. Interview with Bernard Bragg: The man behind the mask. ISBN: 0-915035-53-7. Bragg relates life-stories and experiences about: How he received a "lesson in laughter" from a noise-sensitive teacher. Why he suffered through an "articulation" performance. How his last name was spelled "POIC".
Bruce, Trix. (2005).
ASL role shifting: "He Said, She Said..."Role-Shifting is so much more than that being narrator. Become the role of different people to tell the story! It is important for the audience to tell which character is speaking! The workshop will focus on ASL storytelling techniques for: 1) developing story characters, 2) using role shift, eye gaze, and spatial referencing 3) identifying speakers, shifting between speakers, and matching speakers' affect, and 4) understanding the difference between the storytelling and discourse. Participants will have hands-on practice with the material presented in the workshop.
ASL semantics: Precision of expression series focus word: Fall. Semantics is defined as the study of meanings expressed by the elements of a language or a combination of the elements. A concept expressed in an ASL sign often cannot be conveyed by a single all-purpose English word. Likewise, English words and phrases may have variations in meaning, which require translations using different ASL signs. This workshop helps the student advance skills in translating the languages of ASL and English.
More classifers storytelling. Classifiers can do anything! (Well, almost.) This video offers a variety of stories presented by Trix entirely through the use of classifiers. You'll see handshapes transforming into animals, places, objects, and more. Have fun with more classifier storytelling!
Once upon a time: An ASL storytelling handbook. Create your own visual storytelling! Brainstorm the steps needed to put a story together. List all the details of the play that affect the body's senses ( vision, sound, smell, taste, and touch). Imagine yourself as a member of the audience ( both deaf & hearing). What do they really want to see? Exercises that help you learn how to make clearer body language, gesture, and signs. Finalizing the story and narration in ASL.
Tales of a mad, mad, mad, ASL world. With her creative storytelling, she brings into play various hand shapes, classifiers, 3-D representations, personification, role shifts, international sign, and more. Let Trix take you a on roller coaster ride through ASL poetry, storytelling, and folk tales.
Bruce Hlibok Story. A documentary story about a frustrated Deaf theater artist who claimed fame on Broadway at such a young age until illness cuts his acting and writing career short. He was also a misunderstood and controversial artist.
Cutting the edge of a free bird. African-American lesbian wants to go to NYU, but her mother wants her to go to Gallaudet University for the deaf.
DeafDC.com. The most hilarious deaf videos ever. Posted by Adam Stone on Thu 1 Jun 2006. There's been so much discussion of supposed "divisions" within the deaf community lately (oral vs. ASL, educated vs. grassroots etc.) that it's all gone into sheer absurdity. Filmmaker Wayne Betts, Jr., apparently agrees, and developed three knee-slappin'-funny videos illustrating excellent caricatures of pretty much all of these "divisions." As a friend said, they're "genius-funny." Need a good, hard laugh? (1) Deaf Power, (2) Funny Joke, (3) Me Is The Good.
Hernandez, M. Manny ASL. Manny Hernandez is one of the most renowned American Sign Language storytellers of our time. In this DVD, he shares 13 of his classic stories which have delighted audiences worldwide since 1988. Although there is no sound, the volume does have English translations for those who do not know sign language. Besides the stories, the DVD also features 42 minutes of outtakes, interviews and a few surprises. Shot on location around New York City.
ABC stories. Sign Media, Inc. The challenge of an ABC story is to use letters of the manual alphabet, in alphabetical order, to tell a story. To capture the creativity and genius of the stories, the videotape uses slow motion and on screen graphic displays.
Cook, P. United States of ASL Poetry and other tales. Signs of Development, Inc.
Graybill, P. Poetry in motion.
Harris Communications web store: Entertainment.
Lentz, E. M. The treasure. In an hour-long DVD, this native-daughter of the Deaf community gives passionate expression to personal and social observations in exquisite American Sign Language (ASL).Through the powerful imagery and rhythms of ASL, Ella creates an intimate portrayal of both her own life's joys and challenges and her community's bonds and clashes.
LightKitchen. You me deaf. A gritty yet vivacious combination of song and monologue, with dance rhythms, where the performer extols the spirit of being Deaf as a force of unity that rises above the differences of background.
Miles, D. Gestures. The poems that you will experience, share the life of two wonderful worlds of discourse. They reflect the rich legacy of the English of Wales, a region endowed with music and legend to match its mineral wealth. They document and illustrate the quickening influence of American Sign Language on a poetic temperament. Each show is 10 minutes in length, sound, color, sign/voice narration. GESTURES A: The Gesture, Cloud Magic, Seasons. GESTURES B: The Cat, The S-K-U-N-K, Our Dumb Friends, Elephants Dancing, waiting. GESTURES C: Invocation, Defiance, Hang Glider. GESTURES D: Total Communication, Deaf Child, California Freeways, Language for the Eye.
Rennie, D. Poetry in motion.
Sutton-Spence, R. An overview of Sign Language poetry. A 21-page paper. Also available as a pdf file at http://www.let.kun.nl/sign-lang/echo/docs/SL_poetry.pdf
Valli, C.
ASL poetry: Selected works of Clayton Valli.San Diego, CA: Dawn Sign press. VHS: 105 minutes; signed in ASL; voiced. Twenty-one original Valli poems are recited by sixteen native signers. Narrator Lon Kuntze guides the viewer through this fairly new medium, revealing hidden meanings in the poems, and affording a keen understanding of the material. View video sample.
(1990). Poetry in motion. Sign Media, Inc.
American Sign Language phrase book. Set of 3 VHS: 60 minutes each; signed in ASL. Realistic, meaningful situations aid in sign language mastery. You'll learn novel expressions cleverly organized around everyday topics. Accompanying videotapes each contain over 200 phrases, expressions or sentences organized by commonly occurring themes. Also available as a CD-ROM.
American Sign Language Version 2- (ASL V2) CD-ROM is the only tool you'll need to master the skills needed for this marvelous language. Containing over 600 commonly used signs, you are sure to learn what you need in the least amount of time possible. ASL is easy to use and contains Study Room and Exercises Room, featuring a dictionary format. Step by step animation and a fully functional test application will maximize your retention and to ensure positive result.
American Sign Language vocabulary CD-ROM. This PC/Macintosh compatible CD-ROM contains approximately 1,850 signs from American Sign Language that are linked with 3,500 English synonyms. Capabilities include being able to search by word or phrase-a useful reference for practicing or reviewing ASL skills. Developed by the American Sign Language and Interpreter Education department at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID).
American Sign Langauge video dictionary and inflection guide. Includes 2,700 individual signs, and 2,000 of them in one or more of 650 sentences. All signing is by Deaf native signers in sharp QuickTime movies. A "Similar Signs" feature shows signs that look alike grouped together for comparison, and 1, 000 signs are shown in categories by meaning (countries, animals, etc.). The CD works on Windows and Mac computers.
ASL across America. Sign Media, Inc. These tapes illustrate how ASL is influenced by variables like age, gender, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, geographical location and educational background. They allow students to develop a heightened awareness about the language of ASL, the cultural values of Deaf people and an understanding of the communicative attitudes of the Deaf community. (Cities: Philadelphia, San Francisco, Detroit, Albuquerque, Seattle, St. Paul.)
ASL grammatical aspects. Guide, videotape, CD-ROM. 60 minutes, signed in ASL & Pidgin Sign English, closed captioned, voiced in selected segments; Guide: 113 pages, soft cover. This Grammatical Aspects Course package provides a rare comparison between ASL and PSE and 10 common ASL linguistic features. Used with the CD-ROM and videotape, it provides 20 hours of effective instructional activities and improves both your ASL and Pidgin Sign English skills.
ASLinfo.com. Sign dictionaries, CD-ROMs and videos.
ASL/PSE grammar & sentence structures. Comparative translations. VHS: 60 minutes; signed in ASL & Pidgin Sign English; closed captioned; voiced in selected segments.
Baer, A. M.
Academic ASL.Signs of Development, Inc. "More and more Deaf consumers are accessing advanced academic studies. Because of this, interpreters are challenged to develop their skills to interpret appropriately in an academic register. This WWWorkshop will address various aspects of academic register that set it apart slightly from working in other registers." To order.
Second language proficiency. Signs of Development, Inc. "This wwworkshop focuses on the common patterns of ASL production by interpreters whose first language is English. The context of this study was an academic setting; however, these patterns transcend all aspects of an interpreters work from English to ASL. At the completion of this wwworkshop interpreters, educators, and mentors will have a tool by which they can analyze the work of their own work or the work of a colleague in terms of successful strategies (proficient), adequate interpretations (emerging), and those that are less effective (diagnostic)." To order.
Bar-Tzur, D.
ASL number systems in technical discourse.Scroll down to "Resources".
Professional development: Do-it-yourself - Fingerspelling resources
Basic course in American Sign Language. VHS: 1 hour; signed in ASL; voiced; no captions. Four Deaf teachers and three hearing students provide a variety of models for the exercises.
Bienvenu, MJ & Colomos, B.
ASL numbers: Developing your skills (Cardinal & ordinal systems; Incorporating systems; and Unique systems).Sign Media Inc.
The face of American Sign Language. Designed by MJ Bienvenu and Betty Colonomos, these tapes instruct students how to develop non-manual signals and markers in ASL. Descriptions and demonstrations of facial behavior in context and practice exercises are included on each tape. (Set of four videotapes: Basic declarative sentences; Basic questions, Conditional and relative clauses; Complex sentences.) Sign Media Inc.
Bridges, B. & Metzger, M. (1996). Deaf tend your: Non-manual signs in ASL. Book: 67 pages (Calliope Press); soft cover. VHS: 30 minutes; closed captions; ASL with English voice-over. This work focuses on mouth movement in greater depth than other works of its kind, surveying 50 different categories.
Bruce, Trix. Bruce, T.
ASL role shifting: "He Said, She Said..."Role-Shifting is so much more than that being narrator. Become the role of different people to tell the story! It is important for the audience to tell which character is speaking! The workshop will focus on ASL storytelling techniques for: 1) developing story characters, 2) using role shift, eye gaze, and spatial referencing 3) identifying speakers, shifting between speakers, and matching speakers' affect, and 4) understanding the difference between the storytelling and discourse. Participants will have hands-on practice with the material presented in the workshop.
ASL semantics: Precision of expression series focus word: Fall. Semantics is defined as the study of meanings expressed by the elements of a language or a combination of the elements. A concept expressed in an ASL sign often cannot be conveyed by a single all-purpose English word. Likewise, English words and phrases may have variations in meaning, which require translations using different ASL signs. This workshop helps the student advance skills in translating the languages of ASL and English.
English equivalents. 3 CD-ROM set. CD 1: Advanced linguistic features of ASL, including less common classifiers, directionality and what Bruce calls "Silent ASL" -- those small facial movements that convey so much without a finger being lifted. CD 2: Interpreting dialogue and conjunctions, as well as time concepts, regional variations, and idioms. CD 3: Developing sign-to-voice interpreting skills that match ans ASL storyteller's style of expression and ends with multiple story segments that are perfect for sign-to-voice practice.
More classifers storytelling. Classifiers can do anything! (Well, almost.) This video offers a variety of stories presented by Trix entirely through the use of classifiers. You'll see handshapes transforming into animals, places, objects, and more. Have fun with more classifier storytelling!
Once upon a time: An ASL storytelling handbook. Create your own visual storytelling! Brainstorm the steps needed to put a story together. List all the details of the play that affect the body's senses ( vision, sound, smell, taste, and touch). Imagine yourself as a member of the audience ( both deaf & hearing). What do they really want to see? Exercises that help you learn how to make clearer body language, gesture, and signs. Finalizing the story and narration in ASL.
Tales of a mad, mad, mad, ASL world. With her creative storytelling, she brings into play various hand shapes, classifiers, 3-D representations, personification, role shifts, international sign, and more. Let Trix take you a on roller coaster ride through ASL poetry, storytelling, and folk tales.
Burstein, G. Bummy's basic parliamentary workshop. Closed-captioned, voice-over. ISBN: 0-915035-51-0. Meetings dragging on? Losing sight of the agenda? Eyes glazing over? Get business accomplished and decisions made smoothly and painlessly with this easy-to-follow instructional video! Well-known parliamentarian Bummy Burstein teaches you how to minimize confusion and maximize effectiveness at meetings. In this in-depth yet relaxed video workshop, Bummy conducts a mock meeting full of common procedural errors and demonstrates the correct ways to implement parliamentary procedure. As the Deaf club members make procedural mistakes, Bummy intercedes and explains the proper procedure for each particular situation. This provides a simple method for learning the techniques essential for efficient and productive meetings. Use Bummy's Parliamentary Workshop to save yourself and your fellow participants a lot of grief and make meetings more enjoyable.
Cagle, K. M.
1000 ASL Faces.Signs of Development, Inc. "Mr. Cagle presents the various combinations of facial expression and body grammar with a number of activities to challenge the participant to develop a strong lexical English and sign base to assist in accurately and equivalently interpreting between English and ASL. The focus will be on the meaning that non-manual signals bring to the signed message." To order.
1000 Deaf and ASL jokes and stories. Signs of Development, Inc. "This presentation. . . shows how Deaf people create ASL and Deaf cultural jokes, folklore and creative artistic stories through playing and creative use of ASL, ASL handshapes and numerical signs, signed English, written English, sounds of English words, deafness, hearing people and groups within the Deaf community." To order.
ASL sentence types. Signs of Development, Inc. "This presentation introduces you to 20 types of ASL sentences. Accompanying each of the descriptions of the sentence types is a set of four example sentences with their corresponding English interpretation. You will be given an opportunity to identify ASL sentence types in a pre and post-test and also to expressively develop each of the sentence types from an English script. There are activities for each section and stories to guide you in your development and understanding of the various sentence types you will find in ASL discourse." To order.
Construct in ASL, how? Signs of Development, Inc. "This hands-on experiential workshop will help the students of ASL to understand and learn how to use the following principles in signing to construct the objects: subject/object along with color, size, noun and classifier; reference point; object subject verb; and classifiers of CL: A, B, C, C-small, F, G, H, I and 5-bent." To order.
Comm Tech Lab. Personal Communicator CD-ROM. The software was originally created using Hypercard. As digital video and compression technology improved, we were able to rerecord the ASL signs, expanding the raw number from the original 300 up to beyond 2500 signs. We added English synonyms, increasing the number of English words covered to more than 4500. It is a cross-platform, Mac and Windows product. All of the recorded sign videos plus explanations from David Stewart of how the signs are formed can be viewed online at the ASL Browser web site.
Dawnsign. Numbering in American Sign Language. Everything you need to know for expressing numbers in terms of quantities, time, money, measurements, game scores, and more. Twelve chapters of number sign vocabulary and phrases, shown with sign illustrations and English translations. (95 pgs, softcover.)
Greenberg, P. Sign Can You. The basic principle [of this book] is that you need only a small vocabulary to begin using a second language. The vocabulary was carefully chosen to be useful to everyday conversation. The 341 illustrations include an extensive list of synonyms, creating a sign index of 1,325 English words. A DVD accompanies the book. It demonstrates the 341 illustrations of the book, and has 341 short messages that use the vocabulary of the book. It also demonstrates the numbers and the ASL alphabet.
Harris Communications web store: Sign Language.
Humphries, T. L., C. A. Padden, R. Hills, P. Lott, & D. W. Renner. (2002). Learning American Sign Language Video to Accompany "Learning American Sign Language. Allyn & Bacon. ISBN-10: 0205275540 | ISBN-13: 9780205275540. American Sign Language students will find themselves captivated and entertained by this state-of-the-art video. This new video presents all 72 dialogues and each of the key structures in this book. Four internationally known, Deaf actors animate the dialogues and give life to the text illustrations, allowing students to preview and review instructional materials at home to enhance their classroom learning. These fluent ASL users also model facial expressions and conversational gestures appropriate to American Sign Language.
Info to Go: Communication and Sign Language.
Interax Sign Language video course. Using the Interax Video Sign Language Course you can develop signing skills at your own pace and convenience. By watching the DVDs just a few minutes a day, you'll be amazed how many signs you learn and how easy they are to remember. Unlike sign language books, video shows the motion, speed, direction, and important facial expressions of each sign.
Joslin, G. ASL principles - Idioms, English idioms.
Lazorisak, C. High visual orientation. Signs of Development, Inc. "This WWWorkshop will provide the tools to help get inside the minds of our consumers to 'see' how information should be presented: How to develop and apply high visual techniques; how to develop the ability to use gestures in various situations; how to apply the techniques to ASL communication and to interpreting." To order.
Lazorisak, C. & Lazorisak, A.
International cities and historical signs.Signs of Development, Inc. "Ever been in the situation when the name of a city, world leader or historical piece of information came up in your work repeatedly and you wished you knew that sign name? This comprehensive professional development activity will provide you with signs for cities around the world as well as an in-depth discussion about how they got these name signs." To order.
Sports & P.E. signs. Signs of Development, Inc. "As interpreters, we do not only work in classroom settings interpreting lectures. Our work frequently finds us in gyms or out on the playing fields. This rough and tumble workshop is presented by a sports lover who will not only teach you the signs for the most popular sports and games but will do so through his talent of storytelling which will give you the information in context (research has proven this to be the most effective way to learn.) Andy is a graduate of the NJ School for the Deaf and is a master storyteller." To order.
Lazzari, N.
Facial expressions.Deaf instructor gives a clear presentation of the importance of facial expression in ASL. Signed in ASL and voiced with on-screen text.
Noun/Verb pairs. See how several nouns and verbs are signed, using variations of ASL parameters. Signed in ASL and voiced with on-screen text.
Learning Hypersign 4.0 CD164. From the makers of American Sign Language Learning System, Learning Hypersign 4.0 contains over 2,000 signs and instructions on American Sign Language in both the English and Spanish languages. Features include full motion video, age-level specific vocabulary, everyday phrases, ASL conventions, customer word lists and a host of games and activities.
Lessard, P., Veltri, D., and Jarashow, B. (2000). Classifiers: A closer look. The full product contains a 476-page instructor's manual divided into 2 volumes, 5 CD-ROMs for laboratory use, an additional CD-ROM for use by the instructor, and 4 videotapes to use in the classroom.
Linguistic terms explained in ASL. This videotape provides an accurate interpretation, between English and ASL, of a core lexicon for the complex linguistic sciences.
MacDougall, C. (1997).Number signs for everyone: Numbering in American Sign Language. VHS: 70 minutes; voiced; closed captioned. This video shows how numbers are used in everyday life, including quantities, time, money, game scores and more. Cinnie MacDougall discusses the rules and concepts of number signs briefly and then models demo the numbers and use them in sentences.
McWilliams, L. [ASL] Idioms.
Receptive number practice with Dr. Sign. Mike Tuccelli, instructor. All kinds of numbers! Fractions, decimals, phone numbers, social security numbers, addresses, etc. 60 minutes.
Riggs, T. Visual vernacular: Storytelling techniques in ASL. Signs of Development, Inc. "This presentation will focus on five features of Visual Vernacular which include: Long shot and close up to give a distance perspective to the story, fast and slow motion to slow down or speed up the action to build anticipation as the story unfolds, zooming in and out to gain a variety of perspectives of an object or person, panoramic view to 'set the stage' for the story and develop the story environment, role shifting to show movements, activities, and communications by various characters and how they interact with all other characters and in their environment in the story." To order.
Sign in Time.
Sign Language for everyone. An interactive guide to learning American Sign Language.
Struxness, K. (1996). Mouth morphemes in American Sign Language. Order this videotape from DeBee Communications, Inc., 6965 El Camino Real, Suite 105, Carlsbad, CA 92009.
The video dictionary of ASL signs. There are 2,849 words and signs in this video dictionary. These are all in alphabetical order on two-two hour VHS Videocassette tapes, four hours in all.
Tuccelli, M.
Coffee Break Sign Language Lessons 1-5.Five short lessons give you the basic vocabulary and grammatical structure to begin signing! Aired by Times Warner Cable - you will love this "user friendly" approach and learn things not found in books. Tips on avoiding common mistakes are given. Hundreds of words are shown conceptually, with basic ASL grammar explained.
Coffee Break Sign Language Lessons 6-10. Five short lessons give you the basic vocabulary and grammatical structure to begin signing! Aired by Times Warner Cable - you will love this "user friendly" approach and learn things not found in books. Tips on avoiding common mistakes are given. Hundreds of words are shown conceptually, with basic ASL grammar explained.
Ultimate American Sign Language Dictionary CD-ROM. Designed to be a true dictionary for deaf and hearing people alike, this package provides an opportunity to discover how ASL signs and English relate through meaning. The meaning of signs that have no single English word equivalent can be discerned (e.g., What's happening?), and multiple English words that share the same sign (e.g., all, total, whole) can be found by describing the sign. Variations of a single English word that share the same sign (e.g., happy, happily) are shown with the part of speech.
Valli, C., Lucas, C., Farb, E. & Kulick, P. (Ed.). (1992). ASL PAH!: Deaf students' perspectives on their language. This unique tape/text combination features student essays and journal entries on the role of American Sign Language in the lives of Deaf students. The companion videotape features the authors further discussing their perspectives and recollections of their experiences.
Zoos software - ASL. Scroll to lowe left corner.
Adams, P. Incorporating metaphor & idioms. Signs of Development, Inc. "This workshop has a four-fold focus: to understand what consumers might visualize if there is not an interpretation of idiomatic and metaphoric expressions (e.g., the conveying of the information into the target language is rendered from the source language in essentially the same form such as water under the bridge being signed as water under the bridge); to provide one possible ASL interpretation of these expressions in context; to provide you with the underlying meanings of the idiomatic expressions; and since a significant degree of English is spoken via idiomatic phrases, it would follow that our interpretations from ASL to English should contain these expressions; therefore, the final focus will be to assist in using these idiomatic phrases in our ASL to English interpretations to make them sound more 'hearing-like'." To order.
Bruce, P. Theatrics to enhance interpreting skills. Signs of Development, Inc. "Application of technical tools to expand interpreters' knowledge of using intensity level of emotions and thoughts. Reduce inhibition and boost assertive interpretations. Identification of techniques demonstrated by the presenter and application of these techniques through storytelling activities: Character development, sounds as grammatical ASL, speed/pacing, role shifting, 3-dimensional." To order.
Cassell, J. Folk music concert in ASL. Sign Enhancers. Here's a front row seat at a concert by John McCutcheon with ASL interpreter. 45 min. (Order# 3B)
Eastman, G. Deaf culture autobiographies. Sign Enhancers, Inc; VHS: 40 minutes each; signed in ASL; no captions. Interpreted by well-know author and actor Lou Fant. Internationally acclaimed Gilbert Eastman gives the intimate details of his life--the frustrations and the triumphs--as well as two delightful performance pieces [including his stirring translation of the Star Spangled Banner]. Interpreted by well-known author and actor Lou Fant.
Fant, L.
Eletelephony.Extremely clever, witty use of signs and mime to relate the bubbly story of a poor elephant trying to use a telephone. 30 minutes, sound, color, voice/sign narration and in DVD format.
Jabberwocky - From Alice in Wonderland. A young reader becomes engrossed in a story about Alice in Wonderland and his mind wanders. He dreams. Behold we are now in a fantasyland where people and animals are all dancing and signing. Costumed characters relate the story of the Jabberwock to the delight of all. 10 minutes, color, voice/ sign narration, and in DVD format. [Webmaster's note: You might consider both of these more for children, but they are examples of artistic interpreting.]
Gebron, J. An introduction to theatrical interpreting. This one-of-a-kind text provides practical advice on all aspects of interpreting on stage! It includes a theater glossary, contract samples, script-marking techniques, and more. 91 pp. ISBN: 1-884362-41-9. (Order# STS-TXT) Second Edition.
Lee, R. G. Working with Deaf performers. Signs of Development, Inc. "Objectives: To understand the processing of working with a Deaf performer, to understand some of the types of texts Deaf performers use, to apply text analysis techniques to signed texts (including recognition of the parts of the structure of a signed text and recognition of techniques used by Deaf performers), to understand strategies for dealing with challenging texts." To order.
Longo Tuccelli, M.
Patriotic songs in ASL and Sign English."God Bless America" and "America the Beautiful" are discussed with demonstrations on how they would be signed in Signed English and in ASL. Signed, voiced with on-screen text.
Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem are demonstrated and explained. Video can be used as a guide for deaf children (and cheerleaders). Signed, voiced with on-screen text. At end of tape, you will see a "live" rendition of this at the Florida Folk Festival.
Rejoicing/ Praise in signs. A three-camera format and a supporting cast of 25 will show you the hows and whys of a dozen choruses, group songs, and solos done in Sign Language. This will truly enthuse you in the use of music when you have deaf people in your church. A MUST for signers and interpreters in the church setting. Produced by the talented Marietta Patchin.
Stivland, P. Around the world in ASL.
Vigon, S.
Hear my hands. Sign Enhancers. A music video that expresses the importance of bridging the gap between deaf people and hearing people. 6 min. (Order# MV-1)
Lonely little monster. A music video with a ghoulish? theme. 6 min. (Order# MV-2)
Wild, wild wits. Join The Little Theatre of the Deaf in a funny signed play based on Carl Sandburg's Rootabaga Stories. 32 min. CC (Order# WWW-NTD)
XIV WORLD GAMES FOR THE DEAF Signed narration and voice narration. This special show documents the record breaking 109 medals won by the USA team in 1981 and captures the true life achievement of sport's pioneer, Art Kruger. This is a unique moment in deaf culture. In ASL, in Signed English, in foreign sign languages. Some are very oral, other signers communicate beautifully. All signs come across naturally, not staged, contrived or practiced. David Supalla and Brian Rasmus document the Fourteenth World Games for the Deaf in Cologne, West Germany. Never before have a deaf director and a deaf narrator had the opportunity to show the world what international deaf athletes are all about. Their interviews with game officials are spontaneous and revealing. They communicate with the athletes as equals in practice sessions at North Carolina School for the Deaf then travel with the athletes to report the tension and suspense of the World Class Competition.
ASL in action: A classroom simulation. This kit allows students to develop and refine a range of ASL skills including persuading, disagreeing, negotiating, seeking clarification, and reporting. All of this is done within the framework of planning an ASL Festival. There are five stages to the simulation which can be completed in as little as twenty minutes each. The time required for the simulation is totally flexible and can be determined by the instructor. Great practice for intermediate and advanced ASL students. The kit includes includes: Administrator's notebook-instructions, reproducible print materials with tips and suggestions for the instructor. Two videotapes-a main stimulus tape including an introduction to the simulation with instructions to be used as a guide for project planning, and a talent audition tape for festival performers. Simulation Kit of 2 videotapes with notebook
Baer, A. M. Academic ASL. Signs of Development, Inc. "More and more Deaf consumers are accessing advanced academic studies. Because of this, interpreters are challenged to develop their skills to interpret appropriately in an academic register. This WWWorkshop will address various aspects of academic register that set it apart slightly from working in other registers." To order.
Baker-Shenk, C. & Cokely, D. The "Green Books" texts and tapes. This series may be ordered as a complete set of books and tapes, a complete set of tapes only, individual books and tapes, or a specific tape and book combination set. The videotapes explain difficult concepts and offer practice situations to improve your sign language skills.
Bar-Tzur, D.
Interpreting children's stories: A workshop.Scroll to the bottom where some videotapes of child signers are listed.
Resources for religious interpreting: Christianity, Videotapes & CDs.
Resources for religious interpreting: Judaism, Videotapes & CDs.
Resources for working with Deafblind people: Videotapes & CDs.
Bruce, P. English equivalents. Signs of Development, Inc. "English Equivalents will assist participants to develop lexical banks or options to vary interpretations in English. English Equivalents in ASL is designed to help students and interpreters confidently manage the flow of information exchange from ASL to English and from English to ASL." To order.
Fant, L.
Call to Greatness.George Washington's life story. This inspirational, bio-documentary commemorated the Bicentennial of America in 1976 and recall's Mr. Washington's early life as a farmer's son through his retirement and eventual death at Mount Vernon. Filmed on location in Virginia, Washington D.C., Concord, Lexington, and Valley Forge. 30 minutes, sound, color, voice/sign narration, and in DVD format.
Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. This show captures Jefferson's brilliance. Lou visits Jefferson's home at Montecello, the University of Virginia which Jefferson founded, the Library of Congress where thousands of Jefferson's books were housed. Fant explains many of Jefferson's inventions and relates the writing of the Declaration of Independence in great detail.
& Busby, H. Supergrandpa. When one of Sweden's elderly bicyclists cannot enter the national bicycle race because the authorities think he is too old, he rides his bicycle twice as far as the other younger riders and still wins the race one full day ahead of the other riders. 16 minutes, color, voice/sign narration, and in DVD format.
Georgia Perimeter College, Sign Language Interpreting Program. Sign to voice practice: Vols. 1-3. Each video contains three presentations by Deaf people. Approximately 40 � 45 minutes in length.
Literacy lessons: Storytelling in ASL and Cued Language. Three P.D. Eastman stories: Go, Dog. Go!, Are You My Mother? and Sam and the Firefly are told in ASL by Tracy Bell Koster and in Cued Speech by Tori Erikson. A unique resource that shows how American Sign Language and Cued Speech can both be used to promote literacy in Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.
Navigating discourse genres: ASL and English texts on canoeing in the BWCA. Introductory genre theory and its application to the interpreting process. Includes samples of five genres presented in ASL and English, sample interpretations, and tools and strategies for working with the CD. With scripts, outlines and resources for further study.
Patrie, C.
Interpreting in insurance settings.Viewers are able to see and study normally private or restricted insurance-related interpreting situations. The materials are essential for the classroom as teachers guide their students through in-depth discussions of unrehearsed and unscripted interpreted interaction - all without interfering in the dialogue or interpretation. All participants learned American Sign Language as adults!
Interpreting in legal settings. Viewers are able to see and study normally private or restricted legal interpreting situations. The materials are essential for the classroom as teachers guide their students through in-depth discussions of unrehearsed and unscripted interpreted interaction - all without interfering in the dialogue or interpretation. All participants learned American Sign Language as adults!
Interpreting in medical settings. Viewers are able to see and study normally private or restricted medical interpreting situations. The materials are essential for the classroom as teachers guide their students through in-depth discussions of unrehearsed and unscripted interpreted interaction - all without interfering in the dialogue or interpretation. All participants learned American Sign Language as adults!
Peterson, D. & Bell Koster, T. Taking turns: ASL Texts for consecutive interpreting practice. This CD is designed specifically as a tool for assisting interpreters and students of interpreting to gain competence in interpreting from ASL to English. Containing 11 ASL texts (ranging in length from just under a minute to about four minutes), they are presented in a unique way to facilitate consecutive interpreting practice. Each text is first presented in its entirety. On subsequent pages, a section of the text is displayed and then freezes on the screen at the end of a "chunk" of information--allowing the user to take a turn as interpreter. In other words, you can focus on interpreting without worrying about the technical part of how to stop the video at the right place. After going through all the sections, the complete text is shown once again...this time with a link to an English summary of the text for support.
Robinson, C. S. Power full language. Signs of Development, Inc. "This wwworkshop highlights the norms of male and female speech interactions. Speech behaviors in mixed-sex interactions can be oppressive, vague, or self-deprecating. Participants will also learn vocal techniques that can improve confidence and projection in their mental/vocal instrument. Turn inherent or inherited speech norms into Power 'Full' tools for interpreting professionally and interacting personally." To order.
She said! He said! Monologues and Dialogues in ASL with Ketsi Carlson and Joshua Hottle. This CD has monologues by Ketsi and Joshua, as well as conversations between the two of them in ASL on a variety of topics. To support comprehension, the videos are offered both in regular speed and 3/4 time to allow for better analysis. Each text also has a written outline to provide support for understanding. This CD offers a unique opportunity for interpreters to see language styles of college students who are recent graduates of high school.
Short stories: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3. National R.I.D. Interpreter Training. Each presentation is approximately approx 30 min. in length, silent and in color. These shows are perfect for people preparing for certification because they give a person the chance to reverse interpret in response and repeat each presentation again and again until the meaning becomes evident. While the signs are clear, each person has his or her own style and that is a challenge! BOOK 1: Telephoning by TTY, Train Ride to Grandfather's, Troubles Going to Las Vegas, Hazing at Gallaudit, Escape from Cuba. BOOK 2: Kids and Matches, Auto Mechanics, Legend of Old Bill, My Life. BOOK 3: My Motor's Missing Home, Little Dutch Boy, Let's Teach Signs, Mother's Bumblebees, The Speech Audicator, The True Art of Making Lasagna, Archery, Deaf Organizations.
Still learning revolutionizes the learning experience for you. We talk you through the interpreting process by providing you with real-world prep interaction with the participants, helpful hints and suggested interpretations following each statement and ending with a modeled interpretation. Below are five DVDs that are available:
ARGUMENTATIVE: Having a strong point of view is a part of what makes us human. Sharing our point of view allows us to see others perspectives. Challenge your interpreting abilities to convey the point of view shared by our participants.
INFORMATIONAL: Information is bountiful and access to it makes it useful. Challenge your interpreting abilities by providing access to the information shared by our participants. View a quicktime sample: Large (7MB) or Small (2.5MB)
PROCEDURAL: Procedures have embedded within them, a sequence of steps. One leads to another building upon the previous. Challenge your interpreting abilities to clearly convey the plan of action for the participants
PERSUASIVE: Challenge your interpreting abilities while one person attempts to convince the other that their point of view is valid or persuade them to take a specific action.
EXPOSITORY: To inform or to explain is what you will see happening in this interaction. Challenge your interpreting abilities to convey the information or the explanations.
Tomato chef. Join Chef Jeff Perri as he prepares a full meal, from appetizers through dessert, that is both delicious and low in fat! Using American Sign Language (ASL), Chef Perri will teach you about the preparation of Mango Bruschetta, Veggie-Stuffed Eggplant, Ginger and Lime Pork Tenderloin, and Grande Mariner Mixed Fruit Basket. The complete meal meets the American Heart Association's Heart Healthy guidelines, meaning that less than 30% of the total calories and from fat. Includes English voice-over.
Whitney, P. Sign-to-Voice interpreting: Your license to drive. Signs of Development, Inc. "The workshop journeys through aspects of voice interpreting such as preparedness (mental, physical and professional), information and process management, linguistic differences between ASL and English, register, and strategies for clarification and correction. Participants have the opportunity to be in the drivers seat and promote their knowledge and skill development by working through guided activities and using texts from a variety of native, Deaf ASL models." To order.
Williamson-Loga, A. Life in parallel: Matching texts in ASL and English. Contains a series of 11 matching texts created by Amy Williamson-Loga, a certified interpreter and native signer (CODA). Amy talked about the same topic in both ASL and English, allowing for comparison between languages as well as interpreting from one language, and then comparing to the text that Amy produced in other language. Spoken English texts include transcription for accessibility for Deaf instructors and mentors.
Bienvenu, M. J. Deaf culture autobiographies. Sign Enhancers, Inc; VHS: 40 minutes each; signed in ASL; no captions. Interpreted by RID past president Jan Humphrey.
Eastman, G. Deaf Culture Autobiographies. Sign Enhancers, Inc; VHS: 40 minutes each; signed in ASL; no captions. Interpreted by well-know author and actor Lou Fant. Internationally acclaimed Gilbert Eastman gives the intimate details of his life--the frustrations and the triumphs--as well as two delightful performance pieces [including his stirring translation of the Star Spangled Banner]. Interpreted by well-known author and actor Lou Fant.
Graybill, P.
Edgar Allan Poe chilling tales.Each of these short stories is told in ASL by master story teller Patrick Graybill who also provides a brief biography of Edgar Allan Poe. Voice-over allows these videotapes to be enjoyed by all. Webmaster: Could be used to see a model of how a well-know story in English should be interpreted into ASL.
& Eastman, G. Sherlock Holmes musteries. These videotapes are designed to allow you to try to solve the case along with Sherlock. The details of each case are given in sections by Dr. Watson (Patrick Graybill) and then each step of the mystery is unraveled by Holmes (Gil Eastman). A brief biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is provided. Voice-over is included. (1) The adventure of the blue carbuncle. (2) The adventure of the speckled band. (3) The red-headed league. Webmaster: Could be used to see a model of how a well-know story in English should be interpreted into ASL.
Guy Wonder: Stories and artwork. This documentary is the closest thing to an autobiography of a Deaf artist you'll ever get your hands on. Guy Wonder is a third-generation Deaf man who has led a captivating life. Funny and sad stories about growing up in a Deaf family and in a Deaf school, becoming an artist in New York City, and making a new niche for himself in San Francisco fill this DVD. And Guy Wonder: Stories and Artwork answers the question: How did he become a Deaf artist? Along with the stories, a ton of extras, and a conversation with the director about signing creativity, Guy Wonder gives a tour of his artwork, all of which draws you into the same room with this unforgettable Deaf artist. This side includes a video clip of this DVD.
Kraft, B. Tomorrow Dad will still be deaf. Bonnie Kraft's video treats the delicate subject of codas with the healing touch of humor. Codas-the children of Deaf adults-enter the world as hearing infants destined to grow up with two cultures and two different languages. Watch and listen to Bonnie's wise and witty accounts of a quiet father, a mischievous mother, and the mentors she found in Deaf clubs. She signs her true stories with humor, covering serious issues: "CODA is My Deaf Club," "Telephone Nightmares," "No interpretation required," "Mama Speaks" and many more.
Eighinger, L.
Applying business ethics to the business of interpreting. Signs of Development, Inc. "Interpreting, as a business, has much to gain by studying the ethical business practices of corporations and other professional organizations. This presentation contains a foundational component related to terminology and an in-depth study into such practices and provides a decision-making tool used in business and a comprehensive 'ethical test' to assist interpreters in making ethical decisions. This test (a 10 yes/no question test) is a standard test for businesses; however, it can work synergistically under the existing tenets of interpreters' Codes of Ethics including stakeholder identification and impact." To order.
The business of interpreting: It's a matter of $s & $ense. Signs of Development, Inc. "This workshop addresses the needs of interpreters establishing themselves as a business and provides information to establish or improve their accounting practices, help their business 'presentations' to become more professional, give them 'tips' to help save money at tax time, marketing and familiarize them with the Small Claims Court system as well as addressing issues of customer service and power/status in the business community." To order.
Morris, P. Dealing with multiple roles K-12. Signs of Development, Inc. "Today, the vast majority of Deaf/Hard of hearing children are attending their local public school. The interpreter is often the most 'misplaced' and 'mis-classifed' staff in the school system. Recognition of the interpreter and interpreting as a profession requires a paradigm shift. It's common for educational interpreters to be asked to be responsible for more than just communication access. How do these roles after the educational setting and the goals of IDEA? Can an interpreter be given a dual role as an interpreter and still keep the job title, 'interpreter'?" To order.
Swartz, D.
Interpreter referral database entry. This is a custom designed Microsoft Access database written for entry of jobs for your agency, no matter the size. You can generate custom reports and schedules based upon your criteria. Key benefits: (1) Templates are preformatted for your use, (2) default reports give schedules, client lists, etc., (3) accepting job assignments into data entry, (4) Printing out job sheets for interpreters and billing, (5) printing schedule reports and interpreter activity, (6) tracking interpreting activity, hours, and client updates, and (7) you can tweak this program to fit your needs. You must have minimally Microsoft Access 97 to operate this database.
Nuts and bolts. This CD is chock full of information and documents to help you, as an interpreter or agency, do your job more effectively and efficiently.
Gallaudet University. EKU's ITP Outreach Library: English to Sign Practice Tapes. Taking Turns: ASL Texts for Consecutive Interpreting Practice . (2002) Digiterp Communications. Presented by Debbie Peterson & Tracy Bell Koster. Provides stories or "movies" for consecutive interpreting practice. Stories are presented in their entirety and then in 8 - 12 second segments. Includes a written translation to assess your understanding.
Internal discussions: An appointment in gastroenterology. SLICES. (2003). This CD is designed as a follow-up to STOMACH THIS! and represents an opportunity to apply understanding of the digestive system's anatomy to interpreting an interaction in a clinical setting. In it, a Deaf patient goes for an appointment in gastroenterology and learns she must have two procedures. The CD provides a systematic approach to dealing with a medical interaction, providing internet resources for preparation; formats for working both consecutively and simultaneously, as well as the chance to observe the actual interpretation created during filming. All of the video is fully accessible, including captions and transcripts, and is designed for use by both hearing and Deaf interpreters. In addition, a study packet is underway to allow interpreters to work with this CD and STOMACH THIS! to earn RID CEUs.
Mikkelson, H. Consecutive interpretation and notetaking [in court]. 42-minute VHS video discusses the techniques of consecutive interpretation, particularly as they apply to the courtroom setting. A detailed discussion and demonstration of consecutive note taking is included. This video is in English and is extremely useful to court interpreters and aspiring court interpreters, whatever their language combination. Includes a printed booklet. Both the video tape and the booklet that accompanies it are conveniently packaged in an attractive vinyl album.
Patrie, C. J. Effective interpreting series: Consecutive interpreting from English - the study set. 192-page workbook, 100-minute video. the teacher's set. 224-page teacher's guide, 100-minute video. - Make greater progress in a shorter time learning how to accurately transfer messages to a target language with Consecutive interpreting from English. This excellent study set provides you with a sequence of exercises and videotaped English source materials to develop your skill in consecutive interpreting. Videotaped samples of spontaneous spoken English feature a variety of speakers to sharpen your comprehension. Improve your self-awareness and self-confidence with the Five-Step Follow-Up, which includes a way to determine the impact of errors on interpretation. Develop independent and accurate self-monitoring skills, which every highly skilled interpreter must have. Exercise materials progress from easy to more difficult within each unit.
Peterson, D. & Bell Koster, T. Taking turns: ASL Texts for consecutive interpreting practice. This CD is designed specifically as a tool for assisting interpreters and students of interpreting to gain competence in interpreting from ASL to English. Containing 11 ASL texts (ranging in length from just under a minute to about four minutes), they are presented in a unique way to facilitate consecutive interpreting practice. Each text is first presented in its entirety. On subsequent pages, a section of the text is displayed and then freezes on the screen at the end of a "chunk" of information--allowing the user to take a turn as interpreter. In other words, you can focus on interpreting without worrying about the technical part of how to stop the video at the right place. After going through all the sections, the complete text is shown once again...this time with a link to an English summary of the text for support.
Beck, P. H. (2000). Discovering Cued Speech. (1) Workbook: 74 pages; soft cover; coil bound. VHS: Tape One: 81 minutes; Tape Two: 91 minutes; open captioned; voiced The two videos in this kit present 10 lessons on the elements of Cued Speech. Learn with the help of four instructors and with demonstrations by parents, kids, and professionals. The workbook provides additional practice. Videotapes not returnable once opened. (2) DVD Version Not for use in computer CD-ROM drives. Plays in standard DVD players and DVD drives in Macintosh and PC computers.
Cued Language Network of America (CLNA).
Cued Speech Discovery Catalog.
Eastman, P. D. Literacy Lessons Storytelling in ASL and Cued Language. Go, Dog. Go!, Are You My Mother? and Sam and the Firefly are told in ASL by Tracy Bell Koster and in Cued Speech by Tori Erikson. A unique resource that shows how American Sign Language and Cued Speech can both be used to promote literacy in Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. An excellent resource for parents, teachers, interpreters and transliterators.
Here's your Cue: Texts in Cued Language for receptive practice. This features Tori Erickson, a nationally certified cued speech transliterator. It has a series of introductory, intermediate and advanced texts in Cue, both with and without spoken English. It allows transliterators to practice reading cue, and then be able to check what was actually cued.
Koo, D. Native Intuition: Deaf Cued American English models. 5 Deaf adult native cuers use CAE as they share their experiences, opinions, and insights (32 min.); Daniel Koo, M.A. brings you, via ASL, his expertise as a linguist and his experience as an ASL and CAE bilingual as he discusses the nature of cued languages (11 min.); 2 Deaf individuals converse in ASL, discussing life as CAE and ASL bilinguals (14 min.) Total video or DVD: 60 minutes VHS or DVD. Color, closed-captioned (video only), voiceover.
Metzger, M. & Fleetwood, E. (1992). Becoming a proficient cuer. 108 minutes; Workbook: 19 pages; soft cover; spiral bound. Video lessons are combined with workbook drills to describe and teach Cued Speech, and prevent and eliminate errors. Designed for hearing people at all levels of Cued Speech proficiency. Out of print?
See Resources for working with Deafblind people - Videotapes.
9/11 Fear in Silence. A compelling documentary about Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who were the FIRST citizens to become shut out from outside communication and 'left in the dark,' and the LAST to receive access to critical information.
Deaf Mosaic.
(1988). Deaf President Now!VHS: 30 minutes; signed in ASL; open captioned; voiced/ The videotape includes interviews with student leaders Greg Hlibok, Tim Rarus, Bridgetta Bourne, Jerry Covell, and others; exclusive footage of the demonstrations on the Gallaudet Campus; and an interview with new Gallaudet president, Dr. I. King Jordan. Emmy award winner and CINE Golden Eagle award winning edition.
Deaf President Now! The Revolution. Deaf Mosaic presents the Emmy Award winning program of the seven day revolution at Gallaudet. This remarkable video shows the historical confrontation as it occurred when students went on strike after learning that a hearing president had been appointed at Gallaudet. The world watched and listened as the revolution ultimately resulted in the appointment of the University's first Deaf president. (27 mins, voice narration, open captions)
DPN: The power & the promise. Scroll down. To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the historical Deaf President Now movement, this special edition of Deaf Mosaic is about the impact of "Deaf President Now" on the lives of deaf people - past, present and future. The video also includes a reunion of the student leaders, Bridgetta Bourne-Firl, Jerry Covell, Greg Hlibok, and Tim Rarus from the protest, as well as comments from Gallaudet president I. King Jordan, and many others. (Signed in ASL, 30 mins, voice-over, no captions)
Forgotten underdogs. A compelling documentary about Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people who were the FIRST citizens to become shut out from outside communication and 'left in the dark,' and the LAST to receive access to critical information.
Harris Communications web store: History.
Laurent Clerc, 1785-1869. A video documentary. VHS: 30 minutes; signed in ASL; voiced; subtitles. This is an historical documentary about a remarkable deaf man who brought sign language to America from France in 1815. Laurent Clerc, the "Father of the Deaf", established the first permanent school for the deaf in America and was the first deaf person to appear before Congress.
Supalla, T. Charles Krauel: A profile of a Deaf filmmaker. ISBN: 0-915035-33-2. Skillfully edited and produced, [it] recaptures a thriving American Deaf community in the first half of the twentieth century. The feeling of Deaf culture of another time pervades this valuable archival video. Charles Krauel's zeal in filming cultural events left an important legacy-an opportunity to study the Deaf community from the late 1920s through the 1950s. Cultural behavior can be observed throughout the documentary, rich with Deaf folklife such as signed sing-alongs that were a staple of social gatherings of the time. Footage of residential schools and students, Deaf cheers, and spontaneous performances is included. Also included is a revealing interview with Charles Krauel shortly before he died at the age of 98. View video sample.
Cagle, K. M. 1000 Deaf and ASL jokes and stories. Signs of Development, Inc. "This presentation introduces common ASL and Deaf Cultural jokes, folklore and creative artistic stories shared by Deaf community members. It shows how Deaf people create ASL and Deaf cultural jokes, folklore and creative artistic stories through playing and creative use of ASL, ASL handshapes and numerical signs, signed English, written English, sounds of English words, deafness, hearing people and groups within the Deaf community." To order.
Cook, P. Cookin' with humor. Signs of Development, Inc. "Peter Cook is an internationally known Deaf performing artist. His original stories, told in American Sign Language, showcase his versatility by incorporating pantomime, acting, and movement in an innovative style rarely seen in performances of this kind. His dynamic, humorous, and at times poignant facial expressions combine to form a delightful smorgasbord of visual pleasure sure to fascinate deaf and hearing audiences of all ages. Peter Cook's performances are so clear that hearing audiences will barely need the equally dynamic spoken English translations." To order.
Glickman, K. DEAFology 101. Scroll down. A highly entertaining, yet informative video lecture on Deaf culture as seen through the eyes of Deaf humorist, Ken Glickman. "Professor Glick" with his "mad scientist look" gives a hilarious, fast-paced crash course on Deaf culture and explains many situations unique to the Deaf world. Ideal for Deaf Culture classes or pure and crazy entertainment. (60 mins, voiced, closed captions.
Petrone Stratiy, A. (1999). You think DEAF people have problems? This DVD features internationally-known performer Angela Stratiy in a humorous one-woman comedy show on hearing people, based on her "research," and her perspectives on how Deaf people survive in the Hearing world.
How can I interpret it when I don't know what it means?! The Deaf interpreter can use any of the CDs from this series as stimulus material. The general structure is as follows: (1) A lecture is given in English about a given technical topic. (2) Signs, classifiers, and negotiated signs are discussed. (3) The participant then interprets the same lecture as in step 1. (4) The author models how to interpret this same lecture. The Deaf interpreter would ignore (1) and watch (2) to learn what the hearing interpreter (the author) plans to use during the Calculus class. The Deaf interpreter would then watch (4) for stimulus and interpret it to a hypothetical client. The Deaf interpreter could also work with a hearing interpreter by watching this person interpret from (1).
Classifiers and wave dynamics.
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Adam-Fullbright, P. Deaf child development. Signs of Development, Inc. "This presentation will explore the many facets of childhood development including the categories related to social growth, emotional development, physical changes and expectations, intellectual growth and stimulation needs and finally, probably the most important category: the communicative development of children who are deaf or hard of hearing." To order.
Adams, P. Incorporating metaphor & idioms. Signs of Development, Inc. "This workshop has a four-fold focus: to understand what consumers might visualize if there is not an interpretation of idiomatic and metaphoric expressions (e.g., the conveying of the information into the target language is rendered from the source language in essentially the same form such as water under the bridge being signed as water under the bridge); to provide one possible ASL interpretation of these expressions in context; to provide you with the underlying meanings of the idiomatic expressions; and since a significant degree of English is spoken via idiomatic phrases, it would follow that our interpretations from ASL to English should contain these expressions; therefore, the final focus will be to assist in using these idiomatic phrases in our ASL to English interpretations to make them sound more 'hearing-like'." To order.
Baer, A. M. Academic ASL. Signs of Development, Inc. "More and more Deaf consumers are accessing advanced academic studies. Because of this, interpreters are challenged to develop their skills to interpret appropriately in an academic register. This WWWorkshop will address various aspects of academic register that set it apart slightly from working in other registers." To order.
Community and postsecondary interpreters: Consumer awareness, rights, and responsibilities videotape series with companion publications. The final program in the 7-part video series addresses communication aspects of transition from high school to the world beyond. Whether this change means work, higher education or other pursuits, the student's need for interpreterd communication may continue to play a role in his/her life. The video answers questions each student may have about the change to life after high school, including: How does the role of a community or college interpreter differ from the role of a K-12 educational interpreter? How has my own role changed? What laws and rights are on my side to help me? How do I secure interpreting services outside school? How do I know I am getting quality service? What do I look for in an interpreter?
Deaf children signers: 10 year-old storyteller. Sign Enhancers, Inc. VHS: 60 minutes; signed in ASL; voiced; no captions.
Deaf children signers: 23 samples of Deaf children. Sign Enhancers, Inc.; (Ages 9-19) ; VHS: 60 minutes; signed in ASL; voiced; no captions.
Deaf children signers: Even more Deaf children signers! Sign Enhancers, Inc.; (Ages 11-14); VHS: 35 minutes; signed in ASL; voiced; no captions.
Deaf children signers: More Deaf children signers! Sign Enhancers, Inc.; (Ages 5-11); VHS: 30 minutes; signed in ASL; voiced; no captions.
Deaf children signers: Still more Deaf children signers. Sign Enhancers, Inc.; (Ages 13-18) ; VHS: 40 minutes; signed in ASL; voiced; no captions.
Downs, S., Owen, C., & Vammen, A. (n.d.) Making a difference - Tips for teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Educational Interpreting 1A-1L set (DVD) DVD1A-1L or VHS set. Contains the following, which may be clicked on and purchsed separately: (1) Educational interpreting - Giving voice to small hands: Bold as Brianna, DVD or VHS; Delightful as Derek, DVD or VHS; Lydia's lessons, DVD or VHS, Kudos to Kuualoha, DVD or VHS. (2) Educational interpreting - Giving a hand to small voices: Ancient Greece, DVD or VHS. (3) Educational interpreting - Giving a hand to good education: A lesson with heart, DVD or VHS; A mother's perspective on the IEP process, DVD or VHS; Why can't we all be purple? DVD or VHS. (4) Educational interpreting - Giving voice to good education: Introduction to videography, DVD or VHS; History of fashion design, DVD or VHS; The world in your hands, Science and drama in motion, DVD or VHS.
Educational interpreting: A practical approach. [(2005) 234 pages; soft cover; coil bound; 2 DVDs] A consumer awareness, rights, and responsibilities series for students, teachers, interpreters, and parents of deaf children. Produced in actual classroom settings, this award-winning series offers a practical and comprehensive approach to important aspects of educational interpreting, emphasizing information and strategies that are necessary to provide deaf and hard of hearing individuals with optimal communication access to education. Issues raised in the videos are reviewed in greater detail in the companion booklet. A companion website provides additional materials and resources related to this series. The valuable information in this series underscores the need for hiring trained and qualified interpreters. The goal is to increase public awareness aimed at making education in school settings more accessible to learners who are deaf or hard of hearing.
This series includes: eight captioned programs on two DVDs; comprehensive companion booklet; updated website for additional resources. Topic highlights:
Educational interpreters: Advocacy information - Consumer awareness, rights, and responsibilities videotape series with companion publications. This 6th video in the series is directed to parents of deaf students who use educational interpreting services, or who plan to request educational interpreting services in the future. The program describes how parents can be positive agents for their deaf child's educational and communication needs.
Elfrink, S. IDEA for interpreters. Signs of Development, Inc. "As interpreters working in educational systems, it is important to understand the laws that affect your work. Laws such as the re-authorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act have an impact on your jobs. Interpreters working in K-12 Educational settings have the most contact with students who are D/deaf or hard of hearing but typically are not included in the IEP process. Having more knowledge of the laws and the goals of the IEP might help interpreters to advocate for their inclusion in the process as a participant on the educational team." To order.
Fiedler, B. A teacher's perspective of using an interpreter in the classroom. Signs of Development, Inc. "Many teachers in public schools who find themselves with a Deaf student placed in their class with an interpreter have little information about how to best provide the appropriate educational services. Additionally, they might experience a range of emotions, not the least being intimidation from having another adult present in the classroom. This workshop will help teachers and interpreters understand each other's role and responsibilities. Likewise, it will help teachers and parents understand the interpreter's purpose for being in the classroom." To order.
Georgia Perimeter College, Sign Language Interpreting Program. Children and teen stories: Vols. 1-2. Elementary to High School aged signers. Stories vary in length and children's signing represents a variety of communication styles.
Harris Communications web store: Consumer education.
Lazorisak, C. & Mayer, D. S. K-12 interpreting: A Deaf perspective. Signs of Development, Inc. "This introductory course is designed to broaden educational interpreters' understanding and knowledge of deaf cultural perspectives of highlighted dimensions of K-12 educational interpreting. . . Selected topics include: communication modalities, interpreter demeanor, interpreter-student dynamics: helping vs advocating, interpreters' positioning in the classroom." To order.
Morgan, S. Reverse sensitivity: How does it feel to be a deaf student? Signs of Development, Inc. "This is a fascinating presentation that will provide interpreters with a unique insight into how Deaf students feel using interpreters at all levels of their education. This presentation will provide interpreters with information about how Deaf students prefer to use an interpreter and how the role of the interpreter (and the interaction with the interpreter) is not static, but a dynamic process that changes as the student progresses upward through the educational process." To order.
Morris, P.
Dealing with multiple roles K-12. Signs of Development, Inc. "Today, the vast majority of Deaf/Hard of hearing children are attending their local public school. The interpreter is often the most 'misplaced' and 'mis-classifed' staff in the school system. Recognition of the interpreter and interpreting as a profession requires a paradigm shift. It's common for educational interpreters to be asked to be responsible for more than just communication access. How do these roles after the educational setting and the goals of IDEA? Can an interpreter be given a dual role as an interpreter and still keep the job title, 'interpreter'?" To order.
Foundations of education. Signs of Development, Inc. "This is a course that will discuss the historical, political, social and legal foundations of education in America. In addition to addressing the history of special education, multicultural education, this course will also include current trends in education: Inclusion, teaching immigrants, alternative choices in education, home Schooling, and charter schools." To order.
Viewpoints: Deaf culture, interpreters, Deaf education. Interviews with various D/deaf individuals on topics important to interpreters, D/deaf people, and others within the community. Their answers come from the heart, and they are unrehearsed.
Wells, J. (Project Director), Conyer, D.K., Casper, D.W., French, B., Nucitelli, C., Ting, S., & Tress-Mowl, B. (1993-). Educational interpreting: A practical approach: Consumer awareness, rights, and responsibilities [Videotape in 7 volumes]. Rochester, NY: National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
Western Oregon University (n.d.) PEPNet Products Catalog (PDF). A Model Series for Interpreters & Transliterators I & II
Tape I: English to Sign #1066
What is "good" interpreting/transliterating? See three different models interpret and transliterate a college-level geography lecture. Presentation by a deaf student. Three model voice-overs/sign to English interpretations are included. Tapes can be used for practicum, analysis, training and many other purposes.
Tape II: Sign to English #1067
Interpretations/transliterations and voice-overs of several lectures: "The Myth of Democracy," "The Chain of Infection." "Japanese Women as Agents of Change," and sign to English samples: "Volkswagen: The People's Car", "Socio-Cultural Theory," "OCO," and "Vegetarianism." Tapes can be used for practicum, analysis, training and many other purposes. Produced by Western Region Outreach Center & Consortia (WROCC).
Georgia Perimeter College. (1) Sign to voice - Practice tape volume 1. Three presentations of Deaf persons who are native ASL signers. (2) Oral transliteration voice over practice tape volume 1. Three spoken presentations by Deaf persons - ranging from easy to difficult. (3) Oral transliteration voice over practice tape volume 2. Three spoken presentations by Deaf persons - ranging from easy to difficult.
To inquire about purchasing in larger quantities (to gain further discounts) or other questions please contact Christine Smith at or 404-299-4322. Make checks payable to: Georgia Perimeter College; Sign Language Interpreting Program; 555 North Indian Creek Drive; Clarkston, GA 30021.
Navigating discourse genres: ASL and English texts on canoeing in the BWCA. Introductory genre theory and its application to the interpreting process. Includes samples of five genres presented in ASL and English, sample interpretations, and tools and strategies for working with the CD. With scripts, outlines and resources for further study.
Williamson-Loga, A. Life in parallel: Matching texts in ASL and English. Contains a series of 11 matching texts created by Amy Williamson-Loga, a certified interpreter and native signer (CODA). Amy talked about the same topic in both ASL and English, allowing for comparison between languages as well as interpreting from one language, and then comparing to the text that Amy produced in other language. Spoken English texts include transcription for accessibility for Deaf instructors and mentors.
Eighinger, L.
Applying business ethics to the business of interpreting. Signs of Development, Inc. "Interpreting, as a business, has much to gain by studying the ethical business practices of corporations and other professional organizations. This presentation contains a foundational component related to terminology and an in-depth study into such practices and provides a decision-making tool used in business and a comprehensive 'ethical test' to assist interpreters in making ethical decisions. This test (a 10 yes/no question test) is a standard test for businesses; however, it can work synergistically under the existing tenets of interpreters' Codes of Ethics including stakeholder identification and impact." To order.
The business of interpreting: It's a matter of $s & $ense. Signs of Development, Inc. "This workshop addresses the needs of interpreters establishing themselves as a business and provides information to establish or improve their accounting practices, help their business 'presentations' to become more professional, give them 'tips' to help save money at tax time, marketing and familiarize them with the Small Claims Court system as well as addressing issues of customer service and power/status in the business community." To order.
Forestal, E. Understanding the dynamics of Deaf consumer-interpreter relations. Front Range Community College Interpreter Preparation Program.
Moore, C. Domestic violence: Compassion within boundaries. Signs of Development, Inc. "As members of the human race, we have a natural sense of compassion toward those who have suffered abuse of any form. However, as interpreters bound to a standard of ethical behavior and appropriate professional standards, we also have to learn how to provide our services within appropriate boundaries without seeming uncaring and cold. That is a difficult line to walk. This workshop will address the many issues surrounding those who have experienced domestic violence and will educate professionals working with Deaf and hard of hearing people on appropriate ways to work professionally yet maintaining a human side to our work. " To order.
Morris, P. Dealing with multiple roles K-12. Signs of Development, Inc. "Today, the vast majority of Deaf/Hard of hearing children are attending their local public school. The interpreter is often the most 'misplaced' and 'mis-classifed' staff in the school system. Recognition of the interpreter and interpreting as a profession requires a paradigm shift. It's common for educational interpreters to be asked to be responsible for more than just communication access. How do these roles after the educational setting and the goals of IDEA? Can an interpreter be given a dual role as an interpreter and still keep the job title, 'interpreter'?" To order.
See Professional development: Do-it-yourself - Fingerspelling.
Borden, B. B. (1996). The art of interpreting ASL. Textbook, videotape, and CD-ROM focus on the visual and spatial aspects of ASL. Covers communication concepts, ASL as a visual three dimensional language and basic building blocks (verbs, questions, negation and conditionals). CD contains over 200 video clips of examples and exercises related to text.
Dicker, L. Facilitating manual communication for interpreters, students & teachers [Videotapes.] The classic training manual which has been used extensively in interpreter education. Buy separately or packaged with the complete set of tapes.
DrSign. Conceptual accuracy in idioms. You will learn tips to dramatically increase your signing vocabulary, sign with ease expressions such as "...bright eyed and bushy tailed...", "...behind the eight ball..." "...with all the latest bells and whistles...", etc. Idioms are just a part of this tape. There is much on multi-meaning words and concepts.
Eighinger, L. Visualization - See the voices. . . Signs of Development, Inc. "Visualization is a product of memory which draws upon our experiences and knowledge of the topic to create a mental image of the people, objects and actions occurring. Visualization is a powerful tool enabling interpreters to transfer their mental processes into a clear, visual representation of the spoken English source message. Participants will analyze a variety of English messages and compare the various images created mentally to strengthen the ability to 'let go' of the words (form) and render a target message that is culturally and linguistically equivalent in ASL." To order.Development, Inc.
Georgia Perimeter College, Sign Language Interpreting Program. Fingerspelling practice & Numbers practice. Lists of fingerspelled words in categories and fingerspelled words and numbers in short sentences.
Harris Communications web store: Interpreting
Morris, P. (2001). The challenges of working outside of our own cultural experiences. Signs of Development, Inc. "Most research suggests that our work worlds will reflect even greater cultural diversity. This brings new learning opportunities for interpreters who encounter Deaf consumers and their families. . . Learning the definition of culture and the importance of knowing how to communicate cross-culturally with those of a different background can only enhance our profession. This workshop will look at our traditional American ways and compare these values and behaviors with other cultural groups." To order.
Rochester Institute of Technology, National Technical Institue for the Deaf. (2005). Interpreter discourse: English to ASL expansion/ ASL to English compression [CD-ROM]. Rochester, NY. Printable articles introducing the concepts of expansion and compression. Source language sentences and texts for incoporating expansion and compression features into the target language. Model interpretations of source language sentences and texts. Printable transcripts of all spoken English texts.
Swartz, D. B. (2001). Interpreter Burnout CD. Features Microsoft PowerPoint presentation on interpreter burnout as presented at 2001 RID conference in Orlando, Florida (124 PowerPoint slides!) by Daniel B. Swartz, Ph.D., CI, CT, recognized expert on interpreter job satisfaction and burnout. CD is also chock full of useful documents related to interpreter stress, job burnout, and job satisfaction.
Universal Pictures. (2005). The interpreter. A suspense thriller: A spoken language interpreter at the UN (Nicole Kidman) overhears a plot to assassinate a political leader in a language that few people understand and seeks out protection (from Sean Penn) for herself and the leader. For more information, see IMDb: The interpreter.
Viewpoints: Deaf culture, interpreters, Deaf education. Interviews with various D/deaf individuals on topics important to interpreters, D/deaf people, and others within the community. Their answers come from the heart, and they are unrehearsed.
All in due time: Perspectives on childbirth from deaf parents. SLICES. (2003). This 2 CD set features 6 Deaf couples sharing rich stories that include a variety of factors and complications that occurred before, during and after the births of their children. It includes various ideas for using the CD, as well as a listing of internet resources that will help interpreters prepare for work with this material (and with ob/gyn appointments they may be scheduled to interpret.) In addition, the CD provides rich examples of interaction between couples (and summaries of the texts to assist in comprehension.)
Birth Companions Perspectives on Doulas and Nurse Midwives in ASL and English. SLICS (2005, December). This CD is a follow-up to the All in Due Time CD set and features a Deaf and hearing Doula talking about working with pregnant mothers and their families through labor and delivery. In video pieces, the Doulas respond to questions about their work and also show a sample interview with a pregnant mother. Additionally, there is a sample appointment between a pregnant woman and her nurse midwife. All ASL texts include a written summary and spoken English texts are captioned.
In transition: Interactive situations for interpreting practice on transition to college. Three interactive scenarios with Deaf and non-deaf people in a post-secondary setting. An excellent resource for practicing ASL to English and English to ASL interpreting skills. Includes preparation materials for each scenario, outlines and scripts, and strategies for use.
Interactive potpourri: Six interactive situations for interpreting practice. Six interactive scenarios with Deaf and non-deaf people in real-life situations. Several scenarios feature two Deaf people interacting with a non-deaf person, presenting an opportunity to practice the unique challenge of managing interpretations in those situations. An excellent resource for ASL to English and English to ASL practice.
Internal discussions: An appointment in gastroenterology. SLICES. (2003). This CD is designed as a follow-up to STOMACH THIS! and represents an opportunity to apply understanding of the digestive system's anatomy to interpreting an interaction in a clinical setting. In it, a Deaf patient goes for an appointment in gastroenterology and learns she must have two procedures. The CD provides a systematic approach to dealing with a medical interaction, providing internet resources for preparation; formats for working both consecutively and simultaneously, as well as the chance to observe the actual interpretation created during filming. All of the video is fully accessible, including captions and transcripts, and is designed for use by both hearing and Deaf interpreters. In addition, a study packet is underway to allow interpreters to work with this CD and STOMACH THIS! to earn RID CEUs.
She said! He said! Monologues and Dialogues in ASL with Ketsi Carlson and Joshua Hottle. This CD has monologues by Ketsi and Joshua, as well as conversations between the two of them in ASL on a variety of topics. To support comprehension, the videos are offered both in regular speed and 3/4 time to allow for better analysis. Each text also has a written outline to provide support for understanding. This CD offers a unique opportunity for interpreters to see language styles of college students who are recent graduates of high school.
Still talking. Still Talking revolutionizes the learning experience for you. We talk you through the interpreting process by providing you with real-world prep interaction with the participants, helpful hints and suggested interpretations following each statement and ending with a modeled interpretation. 5 CDs: (1) ARGUMENTATIVE: Having a strong point of view is a part of what makes us human. Sharing our point of view allows us to see others perspectives. Challenge your interpreting abilities to convey the point of view shared by our participants. (2) INFORMATIONAL: Information is bountiful and access to it makes it useful. Challenge your interpreting abilities by providing access to the information shared by our participants. (3) PROCEDURAL: Procedures have embedded within them, a sequence of steps. One leads to another building upon the previous. Challenge your interpreting abilities to clearly convey the plan of action for the participants. (4) PERSUASIVE: Challenge your interpreting abilities while one person attempts to convince the other that their point of view is valid or persuade them to take a specific action. (5) EXPOSITORY: To inform or to explain is what you will see happening in this interaction. Challenge your interpreting abilities to convey the information or the explanations. Click on "DVDs" for more information on each, and click on "Quicktime demo" for a very through streaming video explanation of the DVDs' format. The signers are Canadian, but there is a feature that will review any signs that are unique to Canada.
Guth, D. L. Pantomime: A solid base for interpreters. Signs of Development, Inc. "As interpreters working from an auditory to a visual language, we rely heavily on aspects very similar to those used in pantomime. While American Sign Language is not pantomime, they share many features such as character development using body movement and facial expression. In this workshop, we will explore these areas separately, observe what role each plays and then explore how they are intertwined and applied to our work as Sign Language interpreters." To order.
Semantic awareness test kit. These videotapes are based on selected contextual meanings of English words that have more than one meaning and the ASL signs that most accurately convey those meanings. Save valuable preparation and instructional time using this semantic awareness test kit. The flexibility of the testing materials allow you to create your own tests using the test videotape and track student progress with the blank student reproducible forms. Each kit contains: an administration manual, 6 semantic awareness stimulus test videotapes (3 sign multiple choice and 3 English multiple choice), 1 practice test tape, 18 reproducible multiple choice student response forms, 1 reproducible student practice form, 1 blank reproducible student response form, answer keys, reproducible student performance record form. Test kit of 7 videotapes with manual.
See Interpreting for technical/specialized topics. CDs and videotapes are listed under the specific discipline, although there is also a "General Science" category.
Interpreting the Miranda Warnings. Sign Media. Three individuals known for their interpreting work in legal settings - Sharon Neumann Solow, Theresa Smith, and Anna Witter-Merithew, present their interpretations. Lou Fant leads a discussion with these three outstanding interpreters addressing general topics surrounding the Miranda Warnings and the a fascinating section by section discussion of the three interpretations. A complimentary verbatim transcript is available upon request. One hour videotape.
Mikkelson, H.
The Interpreter's code of ethics and the role of the interpreter in the courtroom. Better handle the day-to-day ethical issues you face. This video and text provides you with a point-by-point explanation of the model Interpreter's Code of Ethics developed by the National Center for State Courts. Strikingly similar to the Code of Ethics adopted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, this resource is invaluable to sign language interpreters.
Consecutive interpretation and notetaking [in court]. 42-minute VHS video discusses the techniques of consecutive interpretation, particularly as they apply to the courtroom setting. A detailed discussion and demonstration of consecutive note taking is included. This video is in English and is extremely useful to court interpreters and aspiring court interpreters, whatever their language combination. Includes a printed booklet. Both the video tape and the booklet that accompanies it are conveniently packaged in an attractive vinyl album.
Criminal procedures for interpreters. 80-minute video provides an in-depth explanation of the US criminal justice system. Topics include state and federal courts, types of crimes, pretrial proceedings, jury selection, opening statements, types of evidence, direct and cross examination, objections, closing arguments, jury instructions, verdict, sentencing, and appeals. The accompanying booklet also includes a municipal court advisement of rights, a list of criminal law motions, a list of objections, and a list of commonly mistranslated legal terms.
(1992). Miranda and the Deaf suspect. The Miranda warnings are written at a comprehension level that may not be understood by some people who are deaf or hearing-impaired. Officers who read the standard warnings may jeopardize the admissibility of the information gained through questioning. This seven-minute videotape requires little or no introduction and is ideal for presentation during roll-call sessions as well as recruit and in-service training programs.
National Center for Interpretation. Click on "Training materials".
National Legal Videos Association.
Patrie, C. Interpreting in legal settings. Viewers are able to see and study normally private or restricted legal interpreting situations. The materials are essential for the classroom as teachers guide their students through in-depth discussions of unrehearsed and unscripted interpreted interaction - all without interfering in the dialogue or interpretation. All participants learned American Sign Language as adults!
When the Law Meets Medicine. This DVD was developed by Digiterp Communications, in partnership with T.S Writing Services, to demonstrate possible ASL translations of the following texts: A Notice to Patients on Access, The Minnesota Patients' Bill of Rights, Notice of Privacy Practices, and Information on Advance Health Care Directives. Also includes reflections on the translation in ASL by Trudy Suggs. Designed to be used with the study packet of the same name, which is available on the DVD for those using computers with DVD readers. The study packet is also available for download on our Independent Study Page.
Adams, P. (2001). Working with idioms (English to ASL & ASL to English). Signs of Development, Inc.
Cagle, K. M. ASL sentence types. Signs of Development, Inc. "This presentation introduces you to 20 types of ASL sentences. Accompanying each of the descriptions of the sentence types is a set of four example sentences with their corresponding English interpretation. You will be given an opportunity to identify ASL sentence types in a pre and post-test and also to expressively develop each of the sentence types from an English script. There are activities for each section and stories to guide you in your development and understanding of the various sentence types you will find in ASL discourse." To order.
Lee, R. G. Discussing discourse. Signs of Development, Inc. "As we all know, communicating to be understood and to understand others is a complex and sometimes challenging process. Add the component of communicating via interpreting between two sets of consumers who do not share a culture or language and the process is only compounded. This wwworkshop will define discourse, levels of communicative interaction and register. . . Robert will guide you through a comparative analysis project with two ASL texts which will provide participants with the tools, knowledge and skills to apply these techniques to other ASL or English texts." To order.
Petrone Stratiy, A. (n.d.).
Advanced American Sign Language. Part 1: Body and gaze shift in ASL / Classifiers in ASL / Space in ASL. Part 2: Affect in ASL / Transition markers in ASL / Grammatical structure in ASL / Discourse in ASL. Part 3: Subjects and objects in ASL / Fingerspelling in ASL / Numbers in ASL.
Pursuit of ASL: Interesting facts using classifiers.
Riggs, T.
An introduction to ASL linguistics. Signs of Development, Inc. "This presentation will provide an overview of ASL linguistics to include information on the basics of linguistics: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Participants will be able to differentiate between linguistic aspects of ASL and English. To order.
Register: Comparing ASL & English. Signs of Development, Inc. "This workshop will compare the components of register discussing the five different levels. A focus on comparing differences between ASL and English registers will allow the participants to identify those aspects of register in their native language as well as the language with which they work as interpreters. . . Participants will focus on the use of appropriate word choices for the appropriate level of register and be able to apply that work utilizing video clips of content-similar information across registers in both ASL and English." To order.
Roy, C. Gender differences & interpreting: What on earth does s/he mean? Signs of Development, Inc. "This workshop will establish a foundation covering conversational differences between women and men, including differences in how we do things with talk. Participants are asked to think about the ways in which they are hearing messages from both women and men. Portions of videotaped research will be shown and then participants will be given scenarios to discuss and propose interpretations. Key topics: ways of talking, women and men conversational styles, interpreting for women and men. Interpreters have to think about themselves as women or men and then think about the ways in which they are listening to women and men." To order.
Schainblatt, M. Language acquisition & development. Signs of Development, Inc. "She will provide an in-depth look at how interpreters in education play a role in facilitating language development in deaf and hard of hearing students and how they have input into the decision-making process in determining the language system used with each student. To enable this to happen, interpreters must be able to asses the student's language level in order to provide the best access to the information being presented in the classroom. All of this to ensure that interpreters in education have the tools to help facilitate students' language development." To order.
AIDS in the Deaf community/Deaf in the AIDS community: Creating partnerships. Sign Enhancers, Inc.; VHS: 35 minutes; closed captioned. Addresses the unique needs of Deaf people with HIV and AIDS. Assists professionals and agencies to better serve Deaf clients. Features Deaf and hearing professionals and Deaf people living with AIDS.
All in due time: Perspectives on childbirth from deaf parents. SLICES. (2003). This 2 CD set features 6 Deaf couples sharing rich stories that include a variety of factors and complications that occurred before, during and after the births of their children. It includes various ideas for using the CD, as well as a listing of internet resources that will help interpreters prepare for work with this material (and with ob/gyn appointments they may be scheduled to interpret.) In addition, the CD provides rich examples of interaction between couples (and summaries of the texts to assist in comprehension.)
Birth Companions Perspectives on Doulas and Nurse Midwives in ASL and English. This CD is a follow-up to the All in Due Time CD set and features a Deaf and hearing Doula talking about working with pregnant mothers and their families through labor and delivery. In video pieces, the Doulas respond to questions about their work and also show a sample interview with a pregnant mother. Additionally, there is a sample appointment between a pregnant woman and her nurse midwife. All ASL texts include a written summary and spoken English texts are captioned. (December 2005)
College of St. Catherine. Medical interpreting.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing AA 12 Step recovery resources.
Deaf patients - A communicative aid. Eight hours of videotape on medical topics presented by two Deaf, native ASL users. Topics covered: Emergency Room scenario, Substance Abuse interview, Psychiatric interview, Admission/Consent forms, "For Women Only", 50 Post-Op instructions, Maternity/Well baby care, and common tests and procedures. Sign Enhancers.
HIPAA and interpreters: How to do our job under the new rules. This WWWorkshop will discuss the background of HIPAA, its impact on patients and professionals alike, and its role with interpreters in a medical situation. Interpreters may be considered Business Associates and therefore may be required to have additional responsibility and training. Medical professionals, interpreters, office employees, administrators and patients would all be well-served to have more than a rudimentary knowledge of HIPAA's relatively new regulations. To order.
Hurry Up & Wait Interpreting a Visit to an Emergency Department. Experience working in a hospital�s emergency department without being called at 2:00 AM. This DVD features a guided tour of St. Mary�s Medical Center�s Emergency Department, and an extremely realistic scenario with a Deaf patient in the Emergency Department. The format allows you to work with the situation as if you are the interpreter and observe the interpretation created during filming.
Info to Go: Assistive devices and hearing aids.
Info to Go: Health and mental health.
Internal Discussions: An Appointment in Cardiology. This resource follows a Deaf patient's appointment with a Cardiologist. It offers a number of strategies for using the CD as an educational tool, tips on preparing to interpret in this scenario, plus several options for playing the videos to allow you to practice both simultaneous and consecutive interpreting. English portions are captioned for Deaf interpreters and instructors.
Internal discussions: An appointment in gastroenterology. SLICES. (2003). This CD is designed as a follow-up to STOMACH THIS! and represents an opportunity to apply understanding of the digestive system's anatomy to interpreting an interaction in a clinical setting. In it, a Deaf patient goes for an appointment in gastroenterology and learns she must have two procedures. The CD provides a systematic approach to dealing with a medical interaction, providing internet resources for preparation; formats for working both consecutively and simultaneously, as well as the chance to observe the actual interpretation created during filming. All of the video is fully accessible, including captions and transcripts, and is designed for use by both hearing and Deaf interpreters. In addition, a study packet is underway to allow interpreters to work with this CD and STOMACH THIS! to earn RID CEUs.
Moore, C. Domestic violence: Compassion within boundaries. Signs of Development, Inc. "As members of the human race, we have a natural sense of compassion toward those who have suffered abuse of any form. However, as interpreters bound to a standard of ethical behavior and appropriate professional standards, we also have to learn how to provide our services within appropriate boundaries without seeming uncaring and cold. That is a difficult line to walk. This workshop will address the many issues surrounding those who have experienced domestic violence and will educate professionals working with Deaf and hard of hearing people on appropriate ways to work professionally yet maintaining a human side to our work. " To order.
Patrie, C. Interpreting in medical settings. Viewers are able to see and study normally private or restricted medical interpreting situations. The materials are essential for the classroom as teachers guide their students through in-depth discussions of unrehearsed and unscripted interpreted interaction - all without interfering in the dialogue or interpretation. All participants learned American Sign Language as adults!
Schaller, S. Vital-Signs DVD. Whether you need help to treat a Deaf patient, serve a Deaf client, or meet your new Deaf baby, Vital-Signs can help you communicate better. Viewers will be ready to raise their hands, light up their faces and sharpen their sight. Armed with some signs, knowledge of available resources and an appreciation for the Deaf community, viewers will be excited to meet their first (or next) Deaf person.
Signs of sexual behavior videotape. TJ Publishing. VHS 30 minutes, signed, open captions. A companion video to the Signs of sexual behavior text by James Woodward.
Stomach this! The digestive system in English and ASL. Our second technical interpreting resource presents parallel lectures on the digestive system, with vocabulary and two levels of instruction (secondary and post-secondary). English lectures are presented by Paul Buttenhoff. ASL lectures are presented by Cara Barnett. [Webmaster's note: Ms Barnett is an exceedingly clear fingerspeller and this CD provides plenty of practice in receptive fingerspelling.]
Take These Meds: Interpreting Visits to a Pharmacy. This DVD features three Deaf people visiting a pharmacy with questions for the pharmacist. Scenarios relate to asthma, high blood pressure and diabetes, and osteoporosis. Formatted to allow you to work with it consecutively, observe the original interpretation, and work with it simultaneously. An accompanying study packet and web site gives you suggestions for working with the video, reflections from the original interpreter, and ideas for thinking about the relationship of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.
To the heart of the matter: The cardiovascular system in ASL and English. Created by the RSA Region V Project, this CD features lectures on the cardiovascular system by Paul Buttenhoff and Kendall Kail. Paul is an assistant professor at the College of St. Catherine who primarily teaches Anatomy and Physiology. He delivers the lectures in English. Kendall is a student at the University of Minnesota in Kinesiology. He gives parallel lectures in ASL. Both languages have lectures that are considered a warm-up (a shorter text which is at a high school level) and a technical lecture, which covers more information and is more consistent with an undergraduate setting. In addition, to prepare for working with the texts, there is a list of vocabulary and diagrams for consideration. Moreover, Patty McCutcheon, a certified interpreter, provides model interpretations of both technical lectures. [Webmaster's note: Mr Kail is an excellent ASL language model and the tape is good practice for fingerspelling and use of classifiers.]
When the Law Meets Medicine. This DVD was developed by Digiterp Communications, in partnership with T.S Writing Services, to demonstrate possible ASL translations of the following texts: A Notice to Patients on Access, The Minnesota Patients' Bill of Rights, Notice of Privacy Practices, and Information on Advance Health Care Directives. Also includes reflections on the translation in ASL by Trudy Suggs. Designed to be used with the study packet of the same name, which is available on the DVD for those using computers with DVD readers. The study packet is also available for download on our Independent Study Page.
Withers, J. Introduction to mental health interpreting. Signs of Development, Inc. "General Areas of focus: The mental health profession, settings and process, unique challenges of interpreting in mental health settings, . . . new vocabulary and the proper sign(s) for them. As a result of viewing this CD, the viewer will be able to: decide whether interpreting in mental health settings is right for him/herdetermine whether he/she is ready and establish the foundation needed to get started in interpreting in mental health settings." To order.
Woodward, J. (1985). Signs of drug use. T.J. Publishers. VHS: (1985); 60 minutes; signed; open captions. Companion video to the Signs of Drug Use text presents both front and side view of the signer. Signing is clear and easy to read and offers various ways to sign a word including synonyms and slang.
See Interpreting for culturally diverse settings - videotapes.
Clarke School: News and Information. ScroLl down to "RESOURCES". Practice materials, a three-part series. Part 1: Six real-life situations for EXPRESSIVE PRACTICE. (75 minutes). Part 2: Six deaf speakers for VOICING PRACTICE (65 minutes). Part 3: Five one-on-one situations for INTERACTIVE PRACTICE. (80 minutes).
Oral transliterator models. A 72 minute video [or DVD] of oral transliterators working in a variety of settings. Includes: EXPRESSIVE, VOICING, & INTERACTIVE. Appropriate techniques are demonstrated and highlighted by skilled oral transliterators.
Georgia Perimeter College, Sign Language Interpreting Program. Oral transliteration: Vols. 1-2. Four spoken presentations by Deaf people. Levels � easy to difficult.
McKinney, V. Learn to lipread. Learn to Lipread is designed to develop skill through practice and thereby reduce frustration for those who cannot understand enough conversation to participate. This program is an excellent way to supplement the training from a class or a therapist. This series consists of lipreading and auditory training lessons for adolescents and adults. It is available on videotape or DVD, together with a manual to provide additional practice.
Seeing and hearing speech: Lessons in lipreading and listening. This CD-ROM uses personal computers to allow people to train and practice at their own pace. Lessons are arranged by: Vowels, Consonants, Stress, Intonation and Length, and Everyday Communication. They offer over 1,200 speech examples (video and sound), with a set of 6 to 12 in each lesson. Suggestions are made before each lesson about the expected difficulty of the lesson.
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Lee, R. G. Cognitive processing: The brains behind the work. Signs of Development, Inc. "This workshop provides an overview of the interpreting process as well as a detailed description of cognitive models of interpreting. Areas covered include: Necessary skills for interpreters, communication as a process, general overview of models, descriptions of the Colonomos and Cokely models, the role of monitors in the interpreting process. To order.
Patrie, C. J. Effective interpreting series: Cognitive processing skills in English - The study set. 232-page workbook, one 85-minute video. ISBN: 0-915035-80-4. The teacher's set. 272-page teacher's guide, one 85-minute video. - Interpret more effectively and energetically. That is the goal of top interpreter educator Carol Patrie, who writes: "Interpreters must be able to quickly make sense out of what they see and hear, decide what the message means and how to transfer that message into another language with split-second accuracy." The stronger one's English skills, the better one interprets. Effective interpreters shift more easily between English and ASL, enjoy translating, consecutive interpreting, and simultaneous interpreting more, and have more satisfied clients.
Bar-Tzur, D. Interpreting for religious/spiritual topics:
All religions.Click on specific religion and see if there are any entries under "Videotapes, CDs, & DVDs".
Christianity - Videotapes, CDs, & DVDs.
Adams, P.
Incorporating metaphor & idioms. Signs of Development, Inc. "This workshop has a four-fold focus: to understand what consumers might visualize if there is not an interpretation of idiomatic and metaphoric expressions (e.g., the conveying of the information into the target language is rendered from the source language in essentially the same form such as water under the bridge being signed as water under the bridge); to provide one possible ASL interpretation of these expressions in context; to provide you with the underlying meanings of the idiomatic expressions; and since a significant degree of English is spoken via idiomatic phrases, it would follow that our interpretations from ASL to English should contain these expressions; therefore, the final focus will be to assist in using these idiomatic phrases in our ASL to English interpretations to make them sound more 'hearing-like'." To order.
(2001). Working with idioms (English to ASL & ASL to English). Signs of Development, Inc.
Joslin, G. ASL principles - Idioms, English idioms.
McWilliams, L. [ASL] Idioms.
Semantic awareness test kit. These videotapes are based on selected contextual meanings of English words that have more than one meaning and the ASL signs that most accurately convey those meanings. Save valuable preparation and instructional time using this semantic awareness test kit. The flexibility of the testing materials allow you to create your own tests using the test videotape and track student progress with the blank student reproducible forms. Each kit contains: an administration manual, 6 semantic awareness stimulus test videotapes (3 sign multiple choice and 3 English multiple choice), 1 practice test tape, 18 reproducible multiple choice student response forms, 1 reproducible student practice form, 1 blank reproducible student response form, answer keys, reproducible student performance record form. Test kit of 7 videotapes with manual.
Ultimate American Sign Language Dictionary CD-ROM. Designed to be a true dictionary for deaf and hearing people alike, this package provides an opportunity to discover how ASL signs and English relate through meaning. The meaning of signs that have no single English word equivalent can be discerned (e.g., What's happening?), and multiple English words that share the same sign (e.g., all, total, whole) can be found by describing the sign. Variations of a single English word that share the same sign (e.g., happy, happily) are shown with the part of speech.
Patrie. C. J. Effective interpreting series: Simultaneous interpreting - The study set. 224-page workbook, 120-minute videotape. ISBN: 1-58121-161-9. The teacher's set. 256-page teacher's guide, 120-minute videotape. ISBN: 1-58121-159-7. - Topics include: Sources of error, consecutive interpreting, bridging to simultaneous, transfer, memory, reformulation, self-monitoring, correction.
Graybill, P. Edgar Allan Poe chilling tales. Each of these short stories is told in ASL by master story teller Patrick Graybill who also provides a brief y of Edgar Allan Poe. Voice-over allows these videotapes to be enjoyed by all. Webmaster: Could be used to see a model of how a well-know story in English should be interpreted into ASL.
Graybill, P. & Eastman, G. Sherlock Holmes musteries. These videotapes are designed to allow you to try to solve the case along with Sherlock. The details of each case are given in sections by Dr. Watson (Patrick Graybill) and then each step of the mystery is unraveled by Holmes (Gil Eastman). A brief biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is provided. Voice-over is included. (1) The adventure of the blue carbuncle. (2) The adventure of the speckled band. (3) The red-headed league. Webmaster: Could be used to see a model of how a well-know story in English should be interpreted into ASL.
Patrie, C. J. Effective interpreting series: Translating from English - The study set. 224-page workbook, 30-minute video. ISBN: 0-915035-86-3. The teacher's set. 256-page teacher's guide, 30-minute video. ISBN: 0-915035-88-X - What's the difference between translating and interpreting? Answer: Preparation and real-time-or simultaneous-delivery of information. Translators are trained to transfer a message from one language to another while preserving the meaning across language boundaries. They can also read the entire text or passage before translating, check other sources such as dictionaries, and revise the translation-solid groundwork for the more demanding task of interpreting in real time.
Pledge of Allegiance and Star Spangled Banner are demonstrated and explained. Video can be used as a guide for deaf children (and cheerleaders). Signed, voiced with on-screen text. 30 minutes. Maureen Longo Tuccelli, CI, Instructor. At end of tape, you will see a "live" rendition of this at the Florida Folk Festival!
Shakespeare unmasked. Enjoy NTD's creative ASL excerpts from Shakespeare's memorable plays.
ASL/PSE grammar & sentence structures. Comparative translations. VHS: 60 minutes; signed in ASL & Pidgin Sign English; closed captioned; voiced in selected segments.
Longo Tuccelli, M. Transliterating vs. interpreting children's stories. Using a delightful story, the instructor very clearly demonstrates the differences between transliterating and interpreting. A must for people preparing for performance screenings. Signed and voiced. Maureen is the 2003 Distinguished Service Award winner from FRID. One of her qualifications was her ability to work one-on-one with people to help them understand the differences of transliterating vs. interpreting.
Western Oregon University (n.d.) PEPNet Products Catalog (PDF). A Model Series for Interpreters & Transliterators I & II
Tape I: English to Sign #1066
What is "good" interpreting/transliterating? See three different models interpret and transliterate a college-level geography lecture. Presentation by a deaf student. Three model voice-overs/sign to English interpretations are included. Tapes can be used for practicum, analysis, training and many other purposes.
Tape II: Sign to English #1067
Interpretations/transliterations and voice-overs of several lectures: "The Myth of Democracy," "The Chain of Infection." "Japanese Women as Agents of Change," and sign to English samples: "Volkswagen: The People's Car", "Socio-Cultural Theory," "OCO," and "Vegetarianism." Tapes can be used for practicum, analysis, training and many other purposes. Produced by Western Region Outreach Center & Consortia (WROCC).
Aiello, P. Pinky tells the real story: Videophone & video relay service. In this series of dramatized vignettes, Pinky explores the world of video relay interpreting from both the Deaf and interpreter perspectives with her own special brand of humor. Use this DVD to: (1) learn about the challenges of VRS, (2) see what "the other side" experiences, (3) explore the issues, (4) LAUGH.
Bar-Tzur. Professional development: Do-it-yourself - vocabulary building. An extensive list of resources to build your vocabulary in English as well as ASL.
