These suggested resources have been submitted by MN DHH teachers and are not endorsed by any agency.
Tips for Workplace Ergonomics for Interpreters During Distance Learning
Shared by Nettie Peters
The list below links to external websites:
- Reach out to your school districts' PT/OT if you have specific needs and they could share resources for your area.
- zaboosh.com
Most recent online workshops with tips on "how to set up your area at home". Minnesota State Academies Interpreters. - Other Resources Related to Interpreters and Ergonomics
Professional Development Resources
- ASL Interpreter/Community Resources
CEU Webinars & Workshops - CATIE Center Healthcare Interpreting
- Center for Atypical Language Interpreting
- CEUFlix
- CEUs on the Go
- Deaf Action Center
- DeafBlind Interpreting
- Diversity Academy
- NAIE: CIVID-19 Resources for Interpreters
- RID: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Continuing Education Center
- TrixBruce
- Whole Interpreter
Remote Interpreting Through Zoom
Zoom is temporarily lifting the 40-minute time limit on free Basic accounts for schools affected by the Coronavirus. Here’s how to get access for your school:
- Step 1: Sign up for a basic account: https://zoom.us/
- Step 2: Then on the page linked below, fill out the information for your school to remove the 40 minute time limit for anyone on your school’s domain after verification. Personal email addresses such as Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook are not eligible. https://zoom.us/docs/ent/school-verification.html
Please send additional resource suggestions to Mary.Cashman-Bakken@state.mn.us
Note: The resources listed above link to "external websites" which may not be accessible for the viewer, screen readers and other assistive technology devices. If you need assistance, please email the "Contact Information" person listed at the bottom of this page.
Contact Information
Mary Cashman-Bakken J.D., Minnesota State Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
VP 507-412-5214, Mary.Cashman-Bakken@state.mn.us