Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (No CEUs) 1.5 hours

This on-demand workshop explores culturally responsive ways to support Hmong children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and autistic. The session addresses communication, family engagement, and common barriers Hmong families face when navigating Deaf and autism services.

Designed for educators, service providers, and community advocates seeking practical, culturally grounded guidance.

Details:

• Presented as a recorded session for async viewing
• No CEUs associated
• Content provided as recorded from the live workshop
• Available in English, Spanish, Hmong and ASL

Your purchase supports Hands United’s work expanding accessible, culturally responsive resources for immigrant families with DHH children.

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (0.15 CEUs) 1.5 hours

🧩 Supporting Hmong Children with Autism and Deafness

Professional Development Workshop

Do you work with Hmong children and families and want a deeper understanding of how autism and deafness intersect within a cultural context? This professional-focused workshop is designed to strengthen cultural competence, improve communication, and support effective collaboration with Hmong families.

📅 Event Details

Asynchronous recording

Presented in Hmong, English, Spanish, and ASL

Audience: Professionals who work with Hmong children and families, including educators, service providers, healthcare professionals, interpreters, and community advocates

🎯 Workshop Focus

This session explores how autism and deafness may present in Hmong children and how cultural beliefs, language access, and systems navigation impact identification, services, and family engagement.

📘 Educational Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe how autism and deafness may present individually and together in children
• Identify cultural factors that influence how Hmong families understand disability, communication, and services
• Recognize common barriers Hmong families face when accessing educational and medical systems
• Apply culturally responsive strategies when working with Hmong children and their families
• Improve communication and collaboration across languages, cultures, and professional roles
• Reflect on professional practices to reduce miscommunication and build trust with families

👥 Who Should Attend

• Educators and school staff
• Early intervention providers
• Healthcare and mental health professionals
• Interpreters and support service providers
• Social workers and case managers
• Professionals working with the Hmong community

💬 Why Watch

✔ Gain culturally grounded knowledge

✔ Learn directly in Hmong and English

✔ Strengthen family-professional partnerships

✔ Enhance culturally responsive practice

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.  This professional studies program is offered for 0.15 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. (per each workshop)

Refund/Cancelation Policy: refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 3 days of purchase.  

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (No CEUs) 2.0 hours

This on-demand workshop recording covers best practices for using Zoom as an interpreter, including visual setup, platform settings, communication flow, and accessibility considerations in virtual interpreting environments.

Designed for interpreters and professionals who regularly work on Zoom and want practical, real-world guidance.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• No CEUs associated
• Content provided as recorded from the live workshop
• Presented in ASL

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (0.2 CEUs) 2.0 hours

Mastering Zoom for Interpreters: Tips, Tricks & Best Practices

Duration: 2 hours

Format: Async

Workshop Description:

Interpreting in Zoom requires far more than language fluency—professionals must also manage technology, troubleshoot quickly, and create an accessible, high-quality experience for clients. This hands-on workshop is designed specifically for ASL and spoken-language interpreters who want to elevate their Zoom skills and feel confident in any virtual setting.

Across two hours, participants will learn essential features, hidden tools, and practical workflows that make interpreting smoother, faster, and more consistent. We’ll walk through real scenarios, demonstrate interpreter-specific settings, and share expert tips gathered from hundreds of hours of virtual interpreting.

Educational Objectives

By the end of this 2-hour workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify and configure essential Zoom settings to optimize video, audio, captioning, and accessibility for interpreting assignments.
2. Demonstrate effective on-screen setup techniques (lighting, framing, contrast, and background choices) that support visual clarity for Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
3. Apply best practices for ASL and spoken-language interpreting on Zoom, including coordinated communication with co-interpreters and hosts.
4. Manage core Zoom functions, such as screen sharing, spotlighting, pinning, and multi-pin/multi-spotlight features during live interpreting scenarios.
5. Utilize advanced Zoom tools—including Focus Mode, Waiting Rooms, and annotation/whiteboard features—to support a variety of interpreting environments.
6. Employ keyboard shortcuts and rapid-control features to improve efficiency while interpreting.
7. Troubleshoot common Zoom issues (e.g., bandwidth problems, audio feedback, video visibility) and implement backup strategies for interpreter hand-offs or technical failures.
8. Perform interpreting tasks in simulated real-world Zoom scenarios, demonstrating appropriate setup, teamwork, and feature use in educational, medical, and large-meeting settings.

This event is virtual.

This course will be taught by Celena Ponce, a trilingual interpreter with her Masters in electrical engineering and computer science as well as years of experience using Zoom.

Who Should Attend:
ASL interpreters, spoken-language interpreters, educators, coordinators, and anyone who interprets regularly on Zoom and wants to improve efficiency, quality, and client experience.

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.  This professional studies program is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level.

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Refund/Cancelation Policy: refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 3 days of purchase.  

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (No CEUs) 2.0 hours

This on-demand workshop reviews elementary math concepts commonly encountered in interpreted settings, with a focus on supporting accurate, clear interpretation in classrooms and educational environments. Topics include foundational math language, concepts, and common areas of confusion for interpreters.

Designed for interpreters who work with elementary-aged students and want to strengthen their content knowledge and confidence.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• No CEUs associated
• Content provided as recorded from the live workshop
• Presented in spoken English

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (0.2 CEUs) 2.0 hours

Do you struggle to interpret math concepts because you’re not confident with the math itself? These interpreter-focused workshops are designed to strengthen your understanding of math so you can interpret with clarity and confidence.

Come learn, connect, and build your interpreting skills in math!

Educational Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify key math concepts commonly used at the specified grade level (elementary, middle, or high school).
• Understand the underlying meaning and structure of math vocabulary and expressions to improve message accuracy during interpretation.
• Apply effective interpretation strategies for representing math concepts visually and conceptually in sign language.
• Recognize common challenges and errors that occur when interpreting math content and develop techniques to avoid them.
• Increase confidence and fluency when interpreting in educational settings that include math instruction.
• Collaborate with peers to discuss best practices and share resources for continuous improvement in math interpretation.

This event is virtual.

This course will be taught by Celena Ponce, a trilingual interpreter with her masters in electrical engineering and computer science and an undergraduate bachelors minor in math.

This workshop is for professionals who work with DHH children.  This will be presented in English

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.  This professional studies program is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. (per each workshop)

Refund/Cancelation Policy: refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 3 days of purchase.  

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Elementary Number Sense & Operations
2.0 hours

This on-demand workshop reviews elementary number sense and operations commonly encountered in interpreted classroom settings, with an emphasis on understanding how numerical concepts develop across grade levels. The session focuses on place value, whole-number operations, early fraction concepts, and typical areas of misunderstanding that can affect interpretation accuracy.

Designed for interpreters who work with elementary-aged students and want to strengthen their math content knowledge, recognize grade-level expectations, and increase confidence when interpreting math instruction.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• No CEUs associated
• Content provided as recorded from the live workshop
• Presented in spoken English

Elementary Number Sense & Operations
2.0 hours (0.2 CEUs)

Hands United Math Workshops

Workshop Description

The Hands United Math Workshops are a series of targeted professional development sessions designed for educational interpreters working in elementary, middle, and high school settings. Each workshop focuses on a major K–12 math domain and builds conceptual understanding of mathematical ideas, terminology, and instructional language commonly encountered in classrooms.

Sessions are taught in spoken English and emphasize how math concepts are presented by teachers, how students are expected to reason and respond, and how interpreters can accurately convey mathematical meaning without oversimplification or linguistic distortion. Participants will analyze math discourse, explore common instructional phrasing, and practice strategies for maintaining conceptual clarity across grade levels.

Each workshop consists of three two-hour sessions (6 total hours) and is eligible for 0.2 CEUs.

Number Sense and Operations

Educational Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify foundational number concepts across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
2. Interpret instructional language related to place value, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers.
3. Distinguish between different operational meanings of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
4. Recognize how mathematical reasoning is verbally scaffolded in classroom instruction.
5. Accurately convey math explanations, procedures, and student responses while preserving conceptual intent.

These events are virtual.

This course will be taught by Celena Ponce, a trilingual interpreter with her masters in electrical engineering and computer science and an undergraduate bachelors minor in math.

Targeted audience: ASL/English interpreters

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. Each session of 3 workshops is offered for 0.6 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level, or 1 workshop for 0.2 CEUs.

Refund/Cancelation Policy: refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 3 days of purchase.  

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (No CEUs) 2.0 hours

This on-demand workshop reviews middle school math concepts commonly encountered in interpreted settings, with an emphasis on accurate interpretation of academic language and concepts. Topics include key math vocabulary, conceptual understanding, and areas that often cause confusion for interpreters.

Designed for interpreters working in middle school classrooms who want to strengthen content knowledge and interpret with greater clarity and confidence.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• No CEUs associated
• Content provided as recorded from the live workshop
• Presented in English

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (0.2 CEUs) 2.0 hours

Do you struggle to interpret math concepts because you’re not confident with the math itself? These interpreter-focused workshops are designed to strengthen your understanding of math so you can interpret with clarity and confidence.

Come learn, connect, and build your interpreting skills in math!

Educational Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify key math concepts commonly used at the specified grade level (elementary, middle, or high school).
• Understand the underlying meaning and structure of math vocabulary and expressions to improve message accuracy during interpretation.
• Apply effective interpretation strategies for representing math concepts visually and conceptually in sign language.
• Recognize common challenges and errors that occur when interpreting math content and develop techniques to avoid them.
• Increase confidence and fluency when interpreting in educational settings that include math instruction.
• Collaborate with peers to discuss best practices and share resources for continuous improvement in math interpretation.

This event is virtual.

This course will be taught by Celena Ponce, a trilingual interpreter with her masters in electrical engineering and computer science and an undergraduate bachelors minor in math.

This workshop is for professionals who work with DHH children.  This will be presented in English

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.  This professional studies program is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. (per each workshop)

Refund/Cancelation Policy: refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 3 days of purchase.  

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

High School Number Sense & Operations
2.0 hour

This on-demand workshop explores middle school math concepts commonly encountered in interpreted classrooms, focusing on the development of number sense and operations across Grades 6–8. Topics include rational numbers, integers, absolute value, operations with signed numbers, and the introduction of irrational numbers within the broader number system.

Participants will gain a conceptual understanding of how students move from arithmetic reasoning to working within a unified number system, as well as common misconceptions students experience with negative numbers, rational numbers, and number-line reasoning.

Designed for interpreters working in middle school settings who want to strengthen their understanding of number system concepts and accurately interpret math instruction involving integers, rational numbers, and numerical reasoning.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• No CEUs associated
• Content provided as recorded from the live workshop
• Presented in English

High School Number Sense & Operations
2.0 hour (0.2 CEUs)

Hands United Math Workshops

Workshop Description

The Hands United Math Workshops are a series of targeted professional development sessions designed for educational interpreters working in elementary, middle, and high school settings. Each workshop focuses on a major K–12 math domain and builds conceptual understanding of mathematical ideas, terminology, and instructional language commonly encountered in classrooms.

Sessions are taught in spoken English and emphasize how math concepts are presented by teachers, how students are expected to reason and respond, and how interpreters can accurately convey mathematical meaning without oversimplification or linguistic distortion. Participants will analyze math discourse, explore common instructional phrasing, and practice strategies for maintaining conceptual clarity across grade levels.

Number Sense and Operations

Educational Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify foundational number concepts across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
2. Interpret instructional language related to place value, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers.
3. Distinguish between different operational meanings of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
4. Recognize how mathematical reasoning is verbally scaffolded in classroom instruction.
5. Accurately convey math explanations, procedures, and student responses while preserving conceptual intent.

These events are virtual.

This course will be taught by Celena Ponce, a trilingual interpreter with her masters in electrical engineering and computer science and an undergraduate bachelors minor in math.

Targeted audience: ASL/English interpreters

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level.

Refund/Cancelation Policy: refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 3 days of purchase.  

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (No CEUs) 2.0 hours

This on-demand workshop covers high school math concepts commonly encountered in interpreted settings, with a focus on accurately conveying advanced academic language and abstract concepts. Topics include key terminology, conceptual frameworks, and common interpretation challenges in secondary math classrooms.

Designed for interpreters working in high school settings who want to strengthen content knowledge and interpret complex math instruction with clarity and confidence.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• No CEUs associated
• Content provided as recorded from the live workshop
• Presented in English

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (0.2 CEUs) 2.0 hours

Do you struggle to interpret math concepts because you’re not confident with the math itself? These interpreter-focused workshops are designed to strengthen your understanding of math so you can interpret with clarity and confidence.

Come learn, connect, and build your interpreting skills in math!

Educational Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify key math concepts commonly used at the specified grade level (elementary, middle, or high school).
• Understand the underlying meaning and structure of math vocabulary and expressions to improve message accuracy during interpretation.
• Apply effective interpretation strategies for representing math concepts visually and conceptually in sign language.
• Recognize common challenges and errors that occur when interpreting math content and develop techniques to avoid them.
• Increase confidence and fluency when interpreting in educational settings that include math instruction.
• Collaborate with peers to discuss best practices and share resources for continuous improvement in math interpretation.

This event is virtual.

This course will be taught by Celena Ponce, a trilingual interpreter with her masters in electrical engineering and computer science and an undergraduate bachelors minor in math.

This workshop is for professionals who work with DHH children.  This will be presented in English

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level.

Refund/Cancelation Policy: refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 3 days of purchase.  

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

High School Number Sense & Operations
1.0 hour

This on-demand workshop reviews high school number sense and operations commonly encountered in interpreted classroom settings, with a focus on understanding how advanced number concepts behave beyond basic computation. Topics include the real number system, rational and irrational numbers, exponents and magnitude, scientific notation, units and precision, and an introduction to complex numbers as an extension of the number system.

Designed for interpreters who work with high school–aged students and want to strengthen conceptual understanding, track number meaning in abstract contexts, and interpret math instruction with greater clarity and confidence.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• No CEUs associated
• Content provided as recorded from the live workshop
• Presented in spoken English

High School Number Sense & Operations
1.0 hour (0.1 CEUs)

Hands United Math Workshops

Workshop Description

The Hands United Math Workshops are a series of targeted professional development sessions designed for educational interpreters working in elementary, middle, and high school settings. Each workshop focuses on a major K–12 math domain and builds conceptual understanding of mathematical ideas, terminology, and instructional language commonly encountered in classrooms.

Sessions are taught in spoken English and emphasize how math concepts are presented by teachers, how students are expected to reason and respond, and how interpreters can accurately convey mathematical meaning without oversimplification or linguistic distortion. Participants will analyze math discourse, explore common instructional phrasing, and practice strategies for maintaining conceptual clarity across grade levels.

Number Sense and Operations

Educational Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify foundational number concepts across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
2. Interpret instructional language related to place value, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers.
3. Distinguish between different operational meanings of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
4. Recognize how mathematical reasoning is verbally scaffolded in classroom instruction.
5. Accurately convey math explanations, procedures, and student responses while preserving conceptual intent.

These events are virtual.

This course will be taught by Celena Ponce, a trilingual interpreter with her masters in electrical engineering and computer science and an undergraduate bachelors minor in math.

Targeted audience: ASL/English interpreters

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level.

Refund/Cancelation Policy: refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 3 days of purchase.  

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Workshop Recording – No CEUs 2.0 hours

This recording features the full Immigrant Best Practices workshop presented by Hands United, focused on practical, culturally responsive strategies for working with immigrant families who have Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind (DHH) children.

The session was presented in ASL, with English and Spanish interpretation available, and is designed for educators, service providers, interpreters, administrators, and community advocates seeking real-world guidance rooted in lived experience and data.

Topics covered include:

• Common barriers to access for immigrant families (literacy, language variation, culture, technology, misinformation)
• Best practices for communication with multilingual DHH families
• Use of QR codes, voiceover, and accessible technology to improve understanding
• Cultural considerations when working with Latino, Muslim, Somali, and other immigrant communities
• Avoiding common translation and interpretation errors in education and service settings
• Building trust, cultural ambassadors, and sustainable communication systems
• Practical strategies for schools, nonprofits, and service agencies
• Presented in ASL

This recording reflects Hands United’s mission to reduce language deprivation and improve access for immigrant families with DHH children by centering language justice, cultural humility, and accessibility

Workshop Recording – 0.2 CEUs 2.0 hours

This interactive workshop explores effective and culturally responsive strategies for working with immigrant families raising Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children. Participants will examine the unique linguistic, cultural, and systemic barriers that impact these families’ access to early intervention, education, and community resources. 

Through discussion, case examples, and practical tools, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to foster trust, promote language access, and collaborate with families in ways that honor their cultural and linguistic identities. The session will highlight best practices that support equitable outcomes for DHH children in multilingual and multicultural contexts.

Educational Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Identify key cultural and linguistic factors that influence communication and engagement with immigrant families of DHH children.
2. Describe common barriers immigrant families face in accessing Deaf education and early intervention services.
3. Apply culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to build effective partnerships with families from diverse backgrounds.
4. Develop strategies for promoting equitable access to ASL, interpretation services, and other critical supports.
5. Recognize the importance of community collaboration and advocacy in empowering immigrant families raising DHH children.

This event is virtual.

This course will be taught by Celena Ponce, a trilingual interpreter with her NIC and Certificate of Professional Interpreting in Special Education.

This workshop is for professionals who work with DHH children.  This will be presented in ASL with English and Spanish interpretation upon request

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.  This professional studies program is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. 

Refund/Cancelation Policy: refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 3 days of purchase.  

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (No CEUs) 2.0 hours

This on-demand workshop focuses on best practices for supporting IEP meetings with non-English-speaking families, with an emphasis on language access, cultural responsiveness, and effective communication. Topics include common barriers, appropriate use of interpreters, and strategies to ensure families can meaningfully participate in the IEP process.

Designed for educators, interpreters, and service providers working with multilingual families in special education settings.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• No CEUs associated
• Content provided as recorded from the live workshop
• Presented in ASL

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (0.2 CEUs) 2.0 hours

Join us for an interactive session designed to strengthen your skills and cultural responsiveness when working in IEP settings with immigrant families.

This event is virtual.

This course will be taught by Celena Ponce, a trilingual interpreter with her NIC and Certificate of Professional Interpreting in Special Education.

This workshop is for professionals who work with IEPs.  This workshop will be in ASL. 

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.  This professional studies program is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level.

This 2-hour interactive workshop is designed for professionals who already facilitate IEP meetings and want to strengthen their ability to work effectively with immigrant families. While participants are well-versed in the IEP process, many face challenges when cultural differences, language barriers, and systemic inequities impact family participation.

Through case studies, discussion, and practical tools, this workshop will highlight best practices for building trust, engaging families, and ensuring immigrant parents and guardians feel heard and empowered throughout the IEP process. Participants will explore strategies for working with interpreters, addressing cultural misunderstandings, and advocating for equitable services for immigrant students.

By the end of the session, participants will leave with actionable approaches that make IEP meetings more inclusive, collaborative, and responsive to the needs of immigrant communities.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have:

• Deepen Cultural Competence
• • Recognize cultural values, beliefs, and practices common among immigrant families and how these may affect participation in IEP meetings.
• Enhance Family Engagement Strategies
• • Apply best practices for building trust, reducing barriers, and fostering collaboration with immigrant families in the IEP process.
• Address Language and Access Challenges
• • Identify effective ways to work with interpreters, translated materials, and other supports to ensure families fully understand their rights and options.
• Strengthen Advocacy within the System
• • Develop strategies for advocating within schools and districts to ensure immigrant students receive equitable services and supports.
• Practice Inclusive Facilitation
• • Gain practical tools for running IEP meetings that center immigrant family voices and ensure meaningful participation.

Targeted audience: professionals who work with IEP students

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Refund/Cancelation Policy: refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 3 days of purchase.  

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (0.2 CEUs) 2.0 hours

Discover fast, fun, and free ways to be understood when communicating with the hearing community using AI tools.

This event is virtual.

This course will be taught by Celena Ponce, a trilingual interpreter with her Masters in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

This workshop is for Deaf individuals.

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.  This general studies program is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level.

Description of Event: This 2-hour workshop in ASL introduces practical AI tools and strategies that support effective communication between Deaf individuals and the hearing community.  Participants will learn accessible, efficient, and user-friendly approaches to enhance mutual understanding.  By the end of the session, attendees will be able to identify and apply AI-based methods that improve real-world communication interactions.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate how to use DeepL for accurate translation between English and other languages in order to enhance cross-linguistic communication.

Apply Shortwave for summarizing and organizing messages to support clarity in communication with hearing individuals.

Identify effective ways to use Freepik to create visuals that reinforce meaning and accessibility in shared materials.

Utilize ChatGPT to generate clear, audience-appropriate written content that can bridge communication gaps.

Adapt written English into simpler, more accessible forms using AI tools (e.g., Magicschool.ai) to improve understanding for diverse literacy levels.

Targeted audience: Deaf individuals:

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (No CEUs) 2.0 hours

This on-demand workshop explores the intersection of faith, language, and accessibility, with a focus on supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and multilingual families in faith-based and community settings. Topics include cultural humility, language access, and respectful communication across diverse religious and linguistic contexts.

Designed for educators, service providers, interpreters, and community advocates seeking inclusive, faith-aware practices.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• No CEUs associated
• Content provided as recorded from the live workshop
• Presented in ASL and English

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (0.2 CEUs) 2.0 hours

Workshop Description

Honoring Faith and Language: Working with Muslim Immigrant Families of DHH Children is a 2-hour professional development workshop designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to better support Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children from Muslim immigrant families.

Led by Samira Duale, founder of the Silent Horn Foundation and author of the first Somali Sign Language dictionary, this workshop explores the intersection of language, culture, and faith in shaping the experiences of Muslim immigrant families. Participants will gain insight into culturally responsive practices and learn strategies for creating inclusive environments that honor both linguistic and religious identities.

The session will be conducted in American Sign Language (ASL) with English interpretation available, making it accessible to a wide audience.

This event is virtual.

This workshop is for anyone who interacts with the Deaf Muslim community.

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.  This general studies program is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level.

This 2-hour workshop, led by Samira Duale—Founder of the Silent Horn Foundation and author of the first Somali Sign Language dictionary—offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of how to effectively support Muslim immigrant families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have:

• Increase Cultural Competence
• • Develop an understanding of Muslim cultural and faith practices that may shape family experiences and decisions for DHH children.
• Deepen Awareness of Language Access
• • Learn about the role of signed languages—including Somali Sign Language—in supporting identity and communication within immigrant families.
• Build Trust with Families
• • Gain tools and strategies for creating respectful, collaborative relationships with Muslim immigrant parents and guardians.
• Identify Barriers and Solutions
• • Explore common challenges immigrant families of DHH children face (educational, linguistic, systemic) and strategies for reducing barriers.
• Strengthen Advocacy Skills
• • Understand how to support families in navigating schools, service systems, and community resources while honoring their cultural and faith identities.
• Professional Growth
• • Earn CEUs while improving skills for working effectively with multilingual, multicultural, and faith-diverse communities.
• Apply Learning to Practice
• • Leave with actionable steps and practical resources to integrate into interpreting, teaching, or advocacy roles.

Targeted audience: anyone who works with the Deaf Muslim community

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Refund/Cancelation Policy: refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 3 days of purchase.  

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (No CEUs) 0.5 hours

This on-demand workshop recording provides a hands-on overview of interpreting IEP meetings, with a focus on trilingual and multilingual contexts. The session reviews the IEP process, key terminology, common challenges, and practical strategies to support clear, accurate interpretation for non-English-speaking families.

Topics include IEP components, cultural mediation, managing register and literacy differences, vocabulary preparation, and mock IEP scenarios designed to strengthen interpreter confidence and effectiveness.

Designed for interpreters working in special education settings who want practical, real-world guidance.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• No CEUs associated
• Content provided as recorded from the live workshop
• Presented in Spanish

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (No CEUs) 0.5 hours

This on-demand workshop walks through using AI tools to create voiceovers and audio content to improve accessibility for families and communities with varied literacy levels. The session covers when voiceover is appropriate, common pitfalls, and step-by-step guidance for generating audio and video voiceovers using AI tools.

Topics include translation considerations, choosing AI voice tools, creating audio-only or visual-supported voiceovers, using QR codes for access, and best practices for storing and sharing media responsibly.

Designed for educators, service providers, interpreters, and community organizations seeking practical, low-cost ways to improve communication access.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• No CEUs associated
• Content provided as recorded from the live workshop
• Presented in English

Course Recording / Asynchronous Class 9.5 hours

This Level 1 Spanish class introduces foundational Spanish language skills using Destinos, a well-known instructional video series. Episodes 1–7 are used to build listening comprehension, basic vocabulary, and essential grammar through story-based learning.

The course focuses on everyday language needed for simple conversations, understanding spoken Spanish in context, and building confidence for beginners.

Topics include:

• Greetings and introductions
• Basic sentence structure and question formation
• Common verbs and present tense usage
• Describing people, places, and relationships
• Listening comprehension through narrative video

Designed for beginning Spanish learners or those returning to Spanish who want a structured, story-based approach.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• Beginner / Level 1
• No CEUs associated
• Taught in Spanish/ASL simcom

Course Recording / Asynchronous Class 9.5 hours (0.95 CEUs)

This course will be taught by Celena Ponce, a hearing trilingual interpreter with trilingual certification from RIT as well as a minor in Spanish in her bachelors and has State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Professional Language Certificate in Spanish.  

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This course is for ASL/English interpreters to learn basic Spanish.

Lessons will use the Destinos curriculum and will cover:

Vocabulary

1. Identify and use cognates and family member terms in context.
2. Recognize and use numbers (0-21), academic subjects, animals, days of the week, and expressions for telling time.
3. Expand knowledge of numbers (0-21), academic subjects, animals, days of the week, and telling time.
4. Describe clothing, numbers (21-99), interrogatives, months, seasons, colors, and descriptive adjectives.

Grammar

1. Apply the verb ser, articles, grammatical gender, and possessive structures correctly.
2. Use hay, estar, and ir appropriately; conjugate and apply present tense regular verbs; correctly use subject pronouns, personal a, interrogatives, and adjectives.
3. Reinforce the use of hay, estar, and ir; conjugate and apply present tense regular verbs; correctly use subject pronouns, personal a, interrogatives, and adjectives.
4. Differentiate between saber and conocer; conjugate irregular, stem-changing, and reflexive verbs in the present tense; apply possessive structures, demonstratives, adjective usage, and distinctions between ser and estar correctly.

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This general studies program is offered for 0.95 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. 

Description of Event: This series of workshops will teach basic Spanish to ASL/English interpreters.

Targeted audience: ASL/English interpreters

Refund/Cancelation Policy: refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 3 days of purchase.  

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Asynchronous Class Recording 8 hours

This course continues building foundational Spanish skills using Destinos episodes 8–11. Learners expand vocabulary, strengthen listening comprehension, and develop greater comfort with everyday Spanish through continued story-based instruction.

The focus is on understanding spoken Spanish in context, forming more complete sentences, and increasing confidence in basic communication.

Topics include:

• Expanding everyday vocabulary
• Listening comprehension through narrative
• Present tense verbs and sentence structure
• Asking and answering simple questions
• Describing events and relationships

Designed for learners who have completed earlier Destinos episodes or have basic prior Spanish knowledge.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• Beginner / Early Level 1
• No CEUs associated
• Taught in simcom Spanish/ASL

Asynchronous Class Recording 8 hours (0.8 CEUs)

This event is virtual

This course will be taught by Celena Ponce, a hearing trilingual interpreter with trilingual certification from RIT as well as a minor in Spanish in her bachelors and has State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Professional Language Certificate in Spanish.  

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This course is for ASL/English interpreters to learn basic Spanish.

Lessons will use the Destinos curriculum and will cover:

Vocabulary

1. interrogatives; months; seasons; colors; descriptive adjectives.
2. Gramática: saber; conocer; present tense (irregular verbs, 
   stem-changing verbs, reflexive pronouns);
3. Possession, demonstratives, more on adjectives
4. Numbers (21-99)

Information regarding CEUs:

SLS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This general studies program is offered for 0.8 CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. 

Description of Event: This series of workshops will teach basic Spanish to ASL/English interpreters.

Targeted audience: ASL/English interpreters

Refund/Cancelation Policy: refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to 3 days of purchase.  

Requests made for reasonable accommodations will be made for participants.

Hands United promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.

Workshop Recording – Asynchronous (No CEUs) 0.5 hours

This on-demand workshop walks through using AI tools to create voiceovers and audio content to improve accessibility for families and communities with varied literacy levels. The session covers when voiceover is appropriate, common pitfalls, and step-by-step guidance for generating audio and video voiceovers using AI tools.

Topics include translation considerations, choosing AI voice tools, creating audio-only or visual-supported voiceovers, using QR codes for access, and best practices for storing and sharing media responsibly.

Designed for educators, service providers, interpreters, and community organizations seeking practical, low-cost ways to improve communication access.

Details:

• Asynchronous viewing
• No CEUs associated
• Content provided as recorded from the live workshop
• Presented in ASL