Presented at the 2025 Summit

Visualisation & Sensibility Continuation

0.3 CEUs, PS

This hands-on follow-up to Visualisation & Sensibility puts theory into practice. Nigel Howard will guide participants through real-world phrases and scenarios—inviting them to analyze meaning, determine intent, and produce conceptually accurate ASL interpretations. Through group discussion, practice exercises, and peer feedback, participants will deepen their ability to visualize abstract or idiomatic English phrases and deliver them in a way that aligns with Deaf linguistic and cultural norms. This interactive session is ideal for interpreters looking to refine their skills and build confidence in navigating complex source language material.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Workshop

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.7/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.7/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.7/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.9/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    Wonderful presentation and research, much that our field really needs. I love the emphasis that each autistic person is different, and autism presents itself differently in each individual so not all tactics apply. Its a really good reminder. I hope for there to be more attention and focus on Deaf+Autism soon so we can do better by them as a society

  • Summit Attendee

    Excellent presentation! Very important topic for anyone to have more awareness about. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and personal experience.

  • Summit Attendee

    Such an incredible workshop that should be a part of every interpreter's knowledge base, especially Educational interpreters.

Meet Your Presenter

CDI

Nigel Howard

Nigel Howard is adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Linguistics. It is the same at the University of Victoria. At Douglas College, he works in the Program of Sign Language Interpretation (INTR), and Child, Family and Community Studies (CFCS). Nigel has been an interpreter for around 25 years in various setting such as medical, mental health, legal, theatre, community and conference/workshop settings locally, nationally and internationally. He is an Accredited International Sign Interpreter by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI). He is part of the United Nations team of International Sign interpreters Nigel provides workshops, trainings and presentations for both Deaf and interpreter communities around the world ranging, for example, from Interpreting in Medical Settings to Deaf Interpreter training to Deafhood: Global Diversity in Deaf Culture, and Enculturation & Acculturation: Deaf and Hearing Worlds/Spaces. He also does interpretation on media. One cool thing is commuting by the seaplane between Vancouver and Victoria for work.
TerpAcademy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 CEU's at the ‘Little/None’ 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.