Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth

November offerings from the CDHY Interpreter Hub focus on the theme “Becoming,” emphasizing growth and professional development for interpreters. Key activities include one-on-one sessions with Deaf and interpreter mentors, mock interpreting practice, classroom observations, and book club kits. R...

Join the local Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) and interpreting community for a meet-up on Sept. 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All sign language users are welcome to connect at various locations across Washington. This “no-host” event requires attendees to cover their own food and beverages.

CDHY Interpreter HUB offers a Book Club Kit Loan Program designed to facilitate the creation of book clubs. The program provides pre-assembled kits that make it simple to gather individuals for engaging discussions around selected readings. These kits are suitable for diverse groups, including co...

CDHY Interpreter HUB is organizing local meetups across Washington on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. These events aim to foster connections within the Deaf, hard of hearing (DHH), and interpreting communities. Participants are encouraged to stay tuned for upcoming details reg...

Upcoming professional development opportunities include the “Building Bridges: Five-Week Receptive Skills Training” for interpreters, led by Richard Jacobs and Dr. Taralynn Petrites. This program allows interpreters to enhance their receptive and expressive skills through interaction with Deaf pr...

The Educational Interpreter Hub is reaching out to the community to enhance its services and offerings for March 2025. It encourages individuals to share their ideas or specific needs to foster collaboration and improve support. For inquiries or suggestions, contact Melissa Klindtworth via email ...