Book Club: Silver Threads
RID HQ is an RID-approved sponsor for processing RID CEU activities. This activity has been approved for 0.4 RID Professional Studies CEUs at the Little/None Content Level.
**No partial CEUs will be awarded
**These sessions will not be recorded and no refunds will be given. Please review discussion dates before registering.
"One Community, Many Stories"" A Book Club: Silver Threads by Lou Fant
A four-week session of one hour each to take A Personal Look at the First Twenty-Five Years of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf by Lou Fant is a historical and reflective account of the early years of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and the interpreting profession, with discussion questions that focus on leadership, professional identity, Deaf-hearing partnerships, and the evolution of interpreting.
By the end of these sessions, participants will...
- Identify at least three significant events or milestones that influenced the development of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf during its first twenty-five years.
- Describe the contributions of Deaf and hearing leaders to the establishment of professional interpreting standards and organizational growth.
- Analyze at least two historical challenges faced by the interpreting profession and compare them to current professional issues.
- Examine the evolution of interpreter roles, certification, and professional expectations as presented in the text.
- Discuss the impact of Deaf-hearing collaboration on the development of RID and the interpreting profession.
- Apply lessons from RID's history to contemporary leadership, advocacy, and service within the interpreting profession.
- Evaluate how historical decisions and organizational priorities continue to influence current professional practices and standards.
- Develop one personal or professional action step that supports the future growth of the interpreting profession or the Deaf community.
Rosemary Wanis
Rosemary Wanis, Ed.D., CDI
Rosemary Wanis, Ed.D., MSW, CDI, holds degrees from Gallaudet University and a doctorate from CSU Fresno. She trains interpreters using the NCIEC Deaf Interpreter Curriculum, teaches at multiple colleges, works with the Center for Atypical Language Interpreting, and serves as Secretary of the RID Board of Directors.
Mona Mehrpour
Mona Mehrpour, NIC, EIPA, is an Iranian American heritage signer and the daughter of two Deaf parents. With 15+ years of interpreting experience across diverse settings, she serves as President of RID, following service as Member-At-Large and leadership within the Deaf Parented Interpreters Member Section. She is passionate about fostering community, professional growth, and access for diverse Deaf communities.
Leticia “Letty” Moran
Leticia “Letty” Moran, B.S., NIC-Adv., EIPA 4.3, AZ Legal-C
Leticia “Letty” Moran, B.S., NIC-Adv., EIPA 4.3, AZ Legal-C, is a nationally certified interpreter and Vice President of the RID Board. She works at ASDB as a lead interpreter, mentor, and Steering Committee member. A first-generation Mexican American CODA with 20+ years’ experience, she has served in RID leadership and brings a strong focus on mentorship, social justice, and professional development.
Rachel Kleist
Rachel Kleist, M.S, CDI, BEI(III, V, Court)
Rachel Kleist, M.S, CDI, BEI(III, V, Court), is currently the RID Region V Representative based in Northern California. She teaches in the Interpreter Preparatory Program (IPP) at American River College, the same program from which she proudly graduated. She holds a Master of Science in Interpreter Pedagogy from the University of North Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from California State University, Sacramento.
Nicolette A. Velasquez
Nicolette A. Velasquez, M.S., NIC
Nicolette A. Velasquez, M.S., NIC, is an interpreter and interpreter educator. Her teaching prioritizes a strong generalist foundation for entry into the profession. Her extensive personal and professional experiences with social services and ministry settings inform her values: community-based learning, respect and dignity, and ethical accountability across cultures and generations.
Kathy Goodson
Kathy Goodson (she/her)
Kathy Goodson interpreting life involves providing sign language interpreting services across Southern California. She holds national certification (RID CI and CT), and has an MA degree in Communication Studies/Linguistics. Her passion for the cognitive process of interpreting is fueled by a practice of reflective dialogue with colleagues. Although she has many year’s experience teaching in formal programs, she currently works as a mentor and mentor trainer.
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