This webinar will offer you the basic information on how to provide Remote Interpreting Services (RSI, VRI):

• The equipment needed, reliable internet source, sound, and lighting

• New Zoom interface for the interpreter - based on experience from using this platform. How to get the best use of such a tool while in your virtual booth

• Name change and virtual background

• The importance of having a partner in your Remote meetings

• Additional information: Tips on assisting the host from the interpreter's point of view

• Possible problems and solutions that may arise in Remote meetings

WHEN
Saturday, April 30
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (U.S. Pacific Time)

SESSION FORMAT:
Online presentation followed by an interactive Q&A.

COST
Free for ATISDA and TIEBC Members
$40 for Non-Members

REGISTRATION
To register, please send an email to info@atisda.org

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Mary Hernandez Castellanos is a Certified Healthcare Interpreter remote and on-site freelance community interpreter. Co-founder of I&T Lounge meet*share*learn and active advocate for our profession. She completed her interpreting studies in 2017 at the Southern California School of Interpretation and became certified by CCHI in 2021.

She exercises her skills as an interpreter in political, virtual, and in-person events, schools, unions, training, conferences, immigration interviews, citizenship ceremonies, City Council, Board Meetings, and other community events. In addition, in her short time as a professional interpreter, she has had to advocate for our profession by informing and educating lawmakers on the importance of language access and how our independence matters.