RESOURCES
Are you an interpreter? Check out the links below!
ILLUMINATING THE DEAF EXPERIENCE AT STEM CONFERENCES
This article offers valuable insights for conference organizers seeking to improve access and inclusivity for deaf attendees, looking at specific challenges deaf individuals face at STEM conferences and providing actionable recommendations for enhancing access services, ensuring a more equitable and engaging experience for all attendees.
THE COMPENDIUM
The page offers a curated collection of resources and materials to support interpreters, with a focus on power, privilege, and oppression in STEM settings and enhancing cultural competency for interpreters working with Deaf professionals.
BIPOC INTERPRETING RESOURCES
The page by Dr. Joseph Hill provides a comprehensive list of articles, books, theses, reports, blogs, recordings, and curriculum resources focused on supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) interpreters and addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of sign language interpreting.
MYERS AND LAWYER
Myers & Lawyer are Black multilingual researchers, consultants, and interpreters committed to advancing the experiences and increasing the number of BIPOC interpreters in the field through research, training, publications, and resource development.
National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA)
The National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) focuses on empowering the Black Deaf community through leadership, economic, educational, and social opportunities. The organization works to address the unique challenges faced by Black Deaf individuals, including access to education, employment, and healthcare, as well as the need for representation and recognition within the broader Deaf community.
National Alliance of Black Interpreters (NAOBI)
The National Alliance of Black Interpreters (NAOBI) aims to address the unique challenges faced by Black interpreters, including issues of racial discrimination, underrepresentation, and the need for culturally competent interpreting services. The organization provides a platform for networking, professional development, and mentorship among Black interpreters; advocates for the inclusion and recognition of Black interpreters within the interpreting profession; and works to improve the quality of interpreting services provided to the Black Deaf community.