The Interpreter's Lens:
Power, Privilege, and the Deaf President Now (DPN) Legacy:
Interpreting, Allyship, and the Evolution of Professional Practice
Two Hour Virtual Workshop 0.4 PPO CEU
Course Objectives
Join us for Part 3 of this three-part series as we examine how DPN contributed to a broader shift in interpreting philosophy, moving beyond traditional "Helper" and "Conduit" models toward approaches grounded in partnership, allyship, and social justice. Participants will critically examine the influence of power, privilege, audism, and institutional barriers on interpreting practice and explore the interpreter's role in supporting Deaf autonomy and community leadership. Through presentation, guided reflection, and a culminating reflective assignment, interpreters will develop practical strategies for aligning their work with contemporary ethical and Deaf-centered frameworks.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Compare the “Helper,” “Conduit,” and “Ally” models.
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Identify intersectional systemic barriers of audism and other “isms.”
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Develop personal strategies to mitigate institutional audism.
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Complete submission of a refelctive paper or 10-minute ASL video.
Registration
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Upcoming Workshop Dates: 2027
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Speaker Biography
An internationally recognized leader in Deaf education, Dr. Angel M. Ramos brings more than 35 years of executive experience, advocacy, and expertise to his presentations. As Chair of the DPN Fund and a key member of the DPN Council during the historic 1988 Deaf President Now (DPN) movement, Dr. Ramos offers firsthand insight into the movement that revolutionized Deaf leadership, self-determination, and the interpreting profession. Now a sought-after speaker, he travels nationwide to share the DPN Spirit that led to victory, a spirit that can empower and inspire all communities today.
