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NMSD, NMRID, and NMCDHH Present:
Betty Colonomos
Foundations I
This widely acclaimed training focuses on components of the Colonomos model of interpreting in a
low stress, highly interactive environment. This workshop is for novice and experienced interpreters.
June 12, 13, 14, 2015
Friday, June 12: 6pm – 9pm
Saturday, June 13: 9am – 5pm
Sunday, June 14: 9am – 12pm
LOCATION: New Mexico School for the Deaf
Roadrunner Activity Center (RAC) in Larson Gym
1060 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Registration is limited to 36 participants – register early!
Participants must attend all three days of the workshop.
$140 for NMRID Members
$150 for Non-NMRID Members
$130 for NMRID Members residing more than 100 miles from Santa Fe
Registration includes Saturday breakfast snacks, Saturday lunch, and Sunday breakfast snacks
For more information, contact Amanda Lujan: amanda.lujan@nmsd.k12.nm.us.
Presentation will be in spoken English.
NMRID is approved by the RID CMP to sponsor Continuing Education Activities. This program is
offered for 1.3 CEU’s in the content area of professional studies.
Workshop Description
Learn how to convey equivalent messages by working through graduated texts and activities in
consecutive and simultaneous modes of interpreting. Work on skills in small-group formats.
Participants develop tools for understanding and improving their own internal processes, develop
language necessary to discuss the interpreting task with each other, and integrate strategies for
continuing improvement.
About the Presenter
Betty M. Colonomos, currently serving as Director of the Bilingual Mediation Center, is a fluent
ASL/English bilingual. Her academic background is in Deaf Education/Speech Pathology (B.S.),
Counseling (M.A.) Linguistics (Doctoral program). Betty holds the Masters Comprehensive Skills
Certificate (MCSC) from RID. She was the second recipient of the Mary Stotler Award for excellence
in Interpreter Education from CIT. Betty has chaired and served on many national committees on
standards and evaluation of interpreters and served as President of the Conference of Interpreter
Trainers (CIT).
Ms. Colonomos has authored and appeared in video materials on interpreting and she co-authored
(with MJ Bienvenu) videos on Deaf Culture, ASL Facial Grammar, and ASL Numbers. She worked as
an International Sign interpreter for numerous conferences worldwide. Betty also consults with
schools and the legal system as an expert on linguistic and cultural issues impacting the Deaf
Community.
Lodging options in Santa Fe
The Sage Inn
725 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Telephone: 505.982.5952
Reservations: 866.433.0335
sageinn@santafesageinn.com
http://santafesageinn.com/
If participants mention that they are attending an NMSD event, they will be given a special rate of
$99 per night plus taxes and a parking fee of $5 per night.
The Sage Inn provides free breakfast and WiFi.
NMSD Cottages
Lodging is available on campus Friday and Saturday night.
Cost is $50 for both nights (Friday and Saturday) or $30 for one night.
Cottage lodging fees must be paid at the time of registration.
Linens are provided, and cottages include a full shared kitchen if guests want to bring their own
food. Guests will need to bring their own toiletries and personal items.
Registration Form
Foundations I
June 12, 13, 14, 2015
Participants MUST attend all three days of the workshop.
To receive a refund, cancellations must be made by May 15, 2015.
Registration is non-transferable.
NAME: ______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________
PHONE #: __________________________ E-MAIL:__________________________________
Registration – limited to 36 participants
_____ $140 for NMRID Members
_____ $150 for Non-NMRID Members
_____ $130 for NMRID Members residing more than 100 miles from Santa Fe
_____ $30 for lodging at NMSD one night – specify Friday or Saturday _______________
_____ $50 for lodging at NMSD Friday and Saturday nights
Preferred roommate for lodging on NMSD campus: ______________________________
_____ Total Amount Enclosed
Registrations will be accepted based on postmark date. If registration is full, you will be
notified and placed on a waiting list.
Checks will be held until the May 15 cancellation date, then deposited.
Make checks payable to: NMRID
Mail to:
NMRID
P.O. Box 30611
Albuquerque, NM 87190