Video Interpreting from Home – Where Do I Start?

In light of the COVID-19 emergency and need for social distancing, interpreters need to be prepared to provide access from their home office. But where to start? What equipment is needed? What about internet speed? Must there be a blue background? Learn some technical basics as well as ethical considerations and recommended practice from an interpreter who spent a number of years working primarily as a remote, private practice interpreter from home.

This activity is approved for .15 PS CEUs.

In light of the COVID-19 emergency and need for social distancing, interpreters need to be prepared to provide access from their home office. But where to start? What equipment is needed? What about internet speed? Must there be a blue background? Learn some technical basics as well as ethical considerations and recommended practice from an interpreter who spent a number of years working primarily as a remote, private practice interpreter from home. 

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Refund and Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be issued for cancellations

This webinar will be recorded and will be available for future viewing by RID members.

RID is providing this workshop as an opportunity for safe, respectful learning and will not permit harassment, discrimination or horizontal violence based on another's comments, questions, schema, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.

At the end of the webinar participants will be able to 

1. List minimum technical requirements to provide remote interpreting access. 
2. Identify gaps in their own home setup and implement changes necessary to provide quality services. 
3. Apply the CPC to evaluate the appropriateness of each assignment to occur via video, work with a hearing or deaf team, and how to make alternate plans.