Interpreter Cohort - Protactile Immersion Training

From Tuesday, August 12, 2025 2:00 PM to Saturday, August 16, 2025 9:00 AM (EST)

Description

Who can apply?
This PT Immersion Training accept up to 9 Students.

This training is focused on certified ASL interpreters.

What is the PT Immersion Training?
The PT Immersion Training offers a unique and profound opportunity to experience elements of DeafBlind culture firsthand. This immersive program is designed to teach Students the principles of Protactile and give real world application through meetings and activities.

Key Features:

Protactile Communication: The core of the training revolves around Protactile, a touch-centric language. All participants will utilize Protactile within the designated "PT Zone" and practice reciprocity, Copresence, ensuring mutual understanding and respect.

Sensory Deprivation: Students will wear blacked-out sunglasses and earplugs in common areas, limiting their vision and hearing privilege. This creates a shared experience of sensory deprivation, fostering touch awareness and clear communication strategies..

Skill Development: Students will refine their tactile perception, develop their Protactile skills through assigned chores and meal preparation, and engage in a variety of activities and discussions.

Support and Reflection: Individualized meetings provide opportunities for support, reflection, and checking in throughout the Protactile Immersion Training. Students will be asked to reflect on what they’ve learned, how they can improve; as well as discussions about power, privilege, and oppression.

Instructed by Jesse Stanley and Kim Powers

Payment Policy

We will send acceptance letters by email in April/May 2025. Upon acceptance, you will be asked to pay $400, which will be due by June 1, 2025.

Refund Policy

If cancelled before July 8 2025 - Full refund
If cancelled July 8 to July 14 2025 - Refund minus 10%
If cancelled July 15 to July 28 2025 - Refund minus 20%
If cancelled July 29 to August 12 2025, or no-show at the event - no refund

Presenters, coordinators, and participants of this educational opportunity agree to promote an environment of mutual respect, free from bias and discrimination.

MassRID is an approved RID CMP sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered at 2.5 CEUs/ACETs and an additional 1.0 PPO CEUs, for a total of 3.5 PS credits, at the "some previous knowledge" Content Level.

Please contact Jesse Stanley at pt@dbsan.org with questions or requests for accommodations.

Application Types

Interpreter -- $400

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