Presented at the 2020 Summit

Minorities In America - A Response To Oppression

0.25 CEUs, PPO

At this session, we will delve into the making of America; revisit the accomplishments and contributions of ethnic minority Americans who assisted in this process. Including: National Culture, Gender Culture, Language Culture, and Ethic Culture.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Watch

    • Reflect

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Watch
  3. 3

    • Watch

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.1/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.1/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.0/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.6/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    The discussion questions were excellent! They required us to dig deep for answers.

  • Summit Attendee

    Wonderful thought provoking workshop…

  • Summit Attendee

    Dr. Penilla’s content and his demeanor were well appreciated and helpful.

Meet Your Presenter

Summit Presenter

Adan Penilla

Dr. Adan Penilla NAD IV, NIC, CI/CT, and SC: L is employed at Sorenson Communications as an interpreter and works at Colorado State University as an adjunct professor. He was an interpreter for the American Delegation at the World Federation of the Deaf (Vienna 1995).    He has authored: The Middle East in ASL, Countries from Around the World in ASL, Cities from Around the World in ASL, Name Sign Properties in ASL, Quick Study Bar Charts in ASL (1st and 2nd ed.), and Signing for Dummies, 1st and 2nd and 3rd edition. He has written several DVDs for Signs of Development. He is also legal trainer for Colorado RID.  He presents on various topics throughout the United States.  He has presented at the RID National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia (2011).   He has also presented at the RID National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana (2013).  He has been a presenter at the National Silent Weekend in Florida 2013-2018  He has held audiences with interpreters from the FBI, CIA, and the Dept. of Defense.
FRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies, PPO program is offered for 0.25 CEU's at the ‘Some’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.