LaGuardia ASL-English Interpretation Program

06/12/2023

On Thursday 06/29, the AEIP proudly celebrates its 27th class of Sign Language Interpreters.

Please join us on Thursday evening 06/29 from 6-8pm in in LaGuardia's Little Theater in the M Building as we celebrate the culmination of 2 years of hard work.

Please RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asl-english-interpreting-program-graduation-ceremony-tickets-640697241697

Thank you!!

Graduation ceremony for the 2023 graduating class of the ASL-English Interpreting Program at LaGuardia.

10/11/2021

Are you interested in entering the field of ASL-English interpreting? Do you know someone who is?

Prospective students who are interested in applying, or inquiring minds seeking more information about the program, please feel free to reach out to AEIP's (new) administrative assistant Leonna Riley ([email protected]).

Zoom office hours are held every Monday and Wednesday from 2-3pm. Email her for Zoom credentials.

Please share this with anyone who you think may be a good fit for the program!

07/07/2021

The LaGuardia Community College ASL-English Interpretation Program (AEIP) proudly celebrates its 25th graduating class with a video of special remarks and congratulations!

Video link:

The LaGuardia Community College ASL-English Interpretation Program (AEIP) celebrates its 25th graduating class with a video of special remarks and congratula...

04/19/2021

After extensive discussions with LaGuardia's senior administration, the AEIP is pleased to announce the selection of John Collins as Interim AEIP Program Director.
In addition to being an AEIP faculty member since 2008, John comes to the position with seven years supervisory experience as LaGuardia's Deaf Studies Program Director.
His long history with the program, 20 years of experience at Lexington School for the Deaf while also being the spouse of an AEIP graduate provides a unique perspective of the program and Deaf Education.

As a consultant, Liz Lauria will assist the transition process as needed. With John at the helm, the AEIP is in good hands moving forward.

Best of luck, John!

03/04/2021

Support the Lexington School for the Deaf Drama Club in their amazing efforts and talents for their Spring 2021 virtual production - Diverse Connections.
Tickets to the Opening Night Virtual Watch Party are $5/individual viewing and $10/group viewing. The link for purchasing tickets or donating to the production is: https://www.bit.ly/LexDrama2021.

Lexington School for the Deaf Drama Club is proud to announce their Spring 2021 virtual production - Diverse Connections. We hope you will consider attending this performance and sharing our flyer with others who might like to attend virtually.

A special Opening Night Virtual Watch Party will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 7 p.m. The performance will be presented in American Sign Language with English interpretation and captioning. The production is not recommended for children under 13.

Tickets to the Opening Night Virtual Watch Party are $5/individual viewing and $10/group viewing. The link for purchasing tickets or donating to the production is: https://www.bit.ly/LexDrama2021. A link to the virtual performance will be e-mailed to ticket purchasers on Thursday afternoon, March 18th.

For this year’s production, the Drama Club collected stories from people of different backgrounds to create a series of vignettes about who we are and how we connect as people. The six cast members were fortunate to hone their skills with professional Deaf artists – Monique Holt, John McGinty and Alexandria Wailes – thanks to the generous support of Rhys McClelland and The Public Theatre.

A free link to the recorded performance will be available on March 19th.

You are also invited to join the cast on Sunday, March 21st at 2:00 pm for a free, special on-line panel discussion between the story contributors and the actors.

Since September 2020, the students have worked exceedingly hard, in a virtual environment, to create this very special production. I hope you will be able to attend the Watch Party and support our students.

02/01/2021

Friday, February 12, 2021
Time: 6:30-8:30PM

THE NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER OF
THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BLACK INTERPRETERS-NY (NAOBI-NY)

President: Melissa Lockley Vice President: Patrice Harrington
Friday, February 12, 2021
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
CELEBRATING OURSELVES, OUR HISTORY & YOU!

CELEBRATES 2021
&
BLACK HISTORY MONTH

OUR FIRST VIRTUAL MEETING THIS YEAR VIA ZOOM

LOGIN: 892 9674 0454 – PASSWORD 147122

Friday, February 12, 2021
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
CELEBRATING OURSELVES, OUR HISTORY & YOU!

The Celebration!
Part of the celebration will include tributes from you, by sharing a song, poem, or inspirational message. Presentations should not exceed 3 minutes. All interested parties should send their ideas via email to [email protected] no later than Monday, January 18, 2021 by 4:00pm.

ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN US AND CELEBRATE

01/14/2021

We are SO excited to announce our first ever retreat! Naturally, this will be virtual via ZOOM.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, February 6th and 7th, 10am to 8pm EST / 7am to 5pm PST

(NOTE: we will not be on Zoom for more than 2 hours at a time; there will be plenty of breaks and individual self-reflection time away from the computer.)

COST: $149 for General, $169 for interpreters who want CEUs, $125 for current Deaf Soul Yoga Unlimited Members

PRICE INCLUDES: a workbook that will be used (we will mail to you), a DSY Retreat booklet (we will email PDF), 4 separate hour-long yoga sessions, 2 one-on-one sessions with a Life Coach, and multiple group and individual activities for self-reflection.

More info, go to: https://deafsoulyoga.com/retreat

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Hope to connect with you soon!
❤️✨🙏🏼

[ID: entire flyer background is a photo of a shadow of a person standing with the dark star-filled sky with purple/pink hues from cosmos and orange sunset at bottom. Upper left has Deaf Soul Yoga logo (person sitting with arms up and lotus flowers on either side). Upper right text: “Awakening Self-Love Yoga Retreat.” Middle left has purple box with text: “Saturday & Sunday, February 6th & 7th.” Middle right has photos of Keri Brooks (Yoga Teacher) and Ernest Willman (Professional Life Coach). Bottom left has orange box with workshop description: “A virtual retreat via ZOOM, we will encourage you to find self-love through meditation, yogic breathing, healing mantras, yoga sequences, life coaching, journaling, and sharing circles. By consciously connecting with yourself through various practices, you will return back to your state of being and learn to love yourself. Slow down your life and come into stillness and presence!” Below that is RID and ACET logos. Bottome right has purple box with text: “Sponsored by TRUE-BIZ ASL, 1.5 CEUs, Info & Register: deafsoulyoga.com/retreat/ and Questions: [email protected].”]

01/06/2021

terminology signs, how to become a better ally when in need, and understand the concepts of what to do and what not to do while interpreting during home visits, social services agencies, and correctional settings.