This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.

During this roundtable, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the neurodivergent experience, including the stigma and barriers encountered in the interpreting profession. After the panelists share their stories, Amanda and Laura will facilitate the Q&A portion, including questions from the audience. Participants are encouraged to examine their own biases as we discuss the systemic barriers that neurodivergent interpreters experience trying to enter or continue in the interpreting profession. We will also discuss how to incorporate strategies for minimizing barriers and better supporting neurodivergent colleagues.

This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.

The presentation focuses on several main threads that especially impact deaf children and adults including early brain development, the current landscape of health outcomes, research with cochlear implants and sign language, and the implications of mainstream and deaf school education placements.