Upcoming events

Events of interest to translators and interpreters in the Northwest United States. 
This list contains many events not organized or sponsored by NOTIS. We list these events purely as a service to our community, and we do not necessarily endorse or take responsibility for the content. Events organized by NOTIS are labeled with the "NOTIS event" logo.
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Upcoming events

    • 05/01/2023
    • 09/26/2025
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    NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

    Interpreting Pediatric Vaccines – Past and Present

    Unpacking the Evolution of Vaccination in Children: A Historical and Modern Perspective
    Presented by Sara Greenlee, MA CT

    This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted into on-demand.


    What is it about?

    Vaccines are the newest hot topic across the world.
    If you have worked in pediatric medicine though, you are already very familiar with them. But do we really know everything we’d like to about pediatric vaccines and the diseases that they prevent? If you’re curious about the science behind different types of vaccines or the systemic damage one tiny pathogen can cause, then this is the workshop for you. We will dive deep into the diseases targeted by the CDC’s pediatric vaccination schedule and the vaccines that are making them history.

    Learning Objectives: 

    • Understand the vaccine schedule recommended by the CDC for pediatric patients
    • Understand the different types of vaccines currently recommended for children in the US and the science behind their development
    • Learn about disease pathology of vaccine-preventable pediatric illnesses
    • Practice targeted skills necessary for interpreting the vaccine schedule and vaccine information
    • Become familiar with diseases discussed in well child and vaccine appointments

    Cost? 

    $60 NOTIS members, $85 Non-members  (Click to Join NOTIS)

    Registration? 
    Via the webAfter registering, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Registration confirmation will include a video link, presentation slides and instructions on how to receive a certificate of attendance.

    1. Watch the recording (4 hours)
    2. Make a note of the two attendance codes from the recording
    3. Email the attendance codes to NOTIS 
    4. Receive a certificate of attendance within a week

    Continuing Education credits

       Approved Credits 
    Washington State DSHS  4 general credits (Approval number: 681)
    Washington State AOC  4 performance credits
    Oregon Judicial Department 4 general credits 
    ATA  4 self-study hours may be able to claim ATA CEPs from this recorded event. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information.)
    CCHI  4 credits (program ID: 097900)
     IMIA/NBCMI  0.4 credits (Education Registry ID 22-1036)

    NOTS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.



     Who is teaching? Sara Greenlee, MA, CT is a medical translator and interpreter who works both in-house and as a freelancer. She is an ATA certified translator (Spanish > English) and a CCHI certified interpreter (CHI™-Spanish). She also holds a master’s degree in Translation and Interpretation from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS). Her career in medical interpretation began at Stanford Children’s Hospital in California and continued at Strong Memorial Hospital and its pediatric counterpart, Golisano Children’s Hospital, in New York. She currently works at Children’s Hospital of Orange County in Southern California.

    On-demand workshops are nonrefundable.

    Questions?

     

    • 05/01/2023
    • 11/22/2025
    • Online. Watch the recording and earn CEUs
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    NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

    Interpreting for infant & pregnancy loss

    Presented by Marisa Rueda 

    This is a recorded workshop formatted into an on-demand workshop. 


    What is it about?
    Pregnancy is often associated with new life. However, not all pregnancies result in the birth of a healthy child. Obstetric care accounts for a large volume of medical encounters requiring an interpreter. While routine obstetric visits may be predictable and short, medical interpreters need to be prepared to interpret for LEP patients who experience pregnancy complications and loss.

    During this session, you will learn about common causes, terminology, and standard care for infant and pregnancy loss. Additionally, you will hear stories about women who have first-hand experiences with this tragic loss of life. Their stories will provide insight on the emotional, physical, and psychological toll of experiencing this type of loss.

    Coming away from this session you will not only be more intellectually prepared, but also better equipped 
    mentally and emotionally to interpret for patients in these encounters. You will also learn why professional interpreting services can significantly improve outcomes for LEP patients and family members in such situations. 

    Learning Objectives

    1. Identify common causes of pregnancy loss and treatment in the early, middle, and late stages of pregnancy.
    2. Learn about standard care for patients who experience pregnancy loss during the first, second, and third trimesters.
    3. Recognize the emotional, psychological, and physical challenges specific to pregnancy and infant loss.
    4. Understand the role of good communication in reducing the risk of emotional and psychological pathologies after pregnancy loss.
    5. Reflect on and/or discuss how interpreting for these losses affects medical interpreters.

    Cost? 

    $50 NOTIS members, $80 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)

    Registration? Via the web. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. A video link and a download button for presentation slides are on the registration confirmation.

    1. Watch the recording. (3.5 hours)
    2. Make a note of the two attendance codes from the recording. 
    3. Email the attendance codes to NOTIS 
    4. Receive a certificate of attendance within a week

    Continuing Education credits

       Credits Requested  Approval Status 
    Washington State DSHS  3.5 general

     Approved

    (Approval number: 686)

    Washington State AOC  3.5 performance  Approved
     Oregon Judicial Department  3 general  Approved
    ATA  3 self-study hours You may be able to claim ATA CEPs from this recorded event. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information.
    CCHI  3.5 (ID: 09944)  Approved
     IMIA/NBCMI  0.35 (ID:22-1299)  Approved

    NOTS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.


    Who is teaching?
     Marisa Rueda Will graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Luther College in 2006. She has been a medical interpreter at a major U.S. medical center for over 15 years. She became a Certified Healthcare Interpreter-Spanish in 2012 and a Licensed Interpreter Trainer through Cross Cultural Communications in 2017. In 2020, she became a Simulation Center Instructor. She is also a member of the NCIHC Webinars Work Group. In 2022, she was invited to present at the CHIA and ATA Conferences. Marisa specializes in education through storytelling. She has a special interest in providing education about interpreting for OB, mental health, and end of life encounters.  

    Refunds? On-demand workshops are nonrefundable

    Questions? Email to office manager


    • 06/15/2023
    • 12/31/2023
    • Online
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    NOTIS’ Translation Division presents

    The Sweet Spot Called Productivity

    Presented by Tiina Kinnunen

    Free for NOTIS members! 


    What is it about?

    We're often encouraged to go outside our comfort zone, but the truth is productivity lives in our comfort zone - the jobs, clients, and rates that make us happy. How can we find the most productive jobs and lucrative clients while also rethinking our approach to rates and earnings logic?

    All of us want to increase our productivity, but do you know where your productivity comes from? Who are your best clients – not just the best rates, but overall best clients? What are the assignments that make you the most money per hour? Is the flat hourly rate the best solution for everyone?

    We’ll look into new ways of looking at old things, re-evaluating our rates and earnings logic as well as ranking clients in order to find out where our own sweet spot of productivity lies.

    Cost? Free for NOTIS members, $15 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS) Available now through December 2023.

    Registration? After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through.

    Registration confirmation includes a link to watch the recording, handout and presentation slides.

    Credit?This workshop is approved for one credit by ATA. 
    (Note: Not approved by DSHS, AOC, OJD, CCHI, NBCMI)

    Who is teaching? Tiina Kinnunen is a veteran subtitler with over 30 years in the business. She subtitles from English to Finnish and Finnish to English. Among her favorite jobs have been subtitling Seinfeld and West Wing into Finnish and subtitling many Finnish documentaries into English for international audiences to enjoy. She specializes in North American politics and working with Finnish film and TV productions in all phases of the production, from the first idea to the completion of post-production dialogue lists and subtitles.


    Refunds? On-demand workshop is nonrefundable.

    Questions? Email to office manager


    • 06/19/2023
    • 12/31/2023
    • Online
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    NOTIS’ Translation Division presents

    SUBTITLING 101 - THE ART AND SCIENCE OF GOOD SUBTITLES


    What is it about?

    With streaming services and demands for accessibility, subtitles are fast gaining a foothold in the non-traditional subtitling countries. But what goes into making good subtitles? Is it just what pleases the eye of the subtitler, or is there a rhyme and a reason for doing things a certain way?

    In this 2.5-hour seminar, we will look into the science that has shaped the best practices of subtitling, learn how to build balanced, reader-friendly subtitles and get a glimpse of how a subtitling software works.

    Cost? $15 NOTIS members, $25 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)

    Registration? After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. A video link and a downloadable button for presentation slides are on the registration confirmation. Available through December 2023.

    Credits? Approved for three credits by ATA.
    (Note: Not approved by DSHS, AOC, OJD, CCHI, NBCMI)


    Who is teaching? Tiina Kinnunen is a veteran subtitler with over 30 years in the business. She subtitles from English to Finnish and Finnish to English. Among her favorite jobs have been subtitling Seinfeld and West Wing into Finnish and subtitling many Finnish documentaries into English for international audiences to enjoy. She specializes in North American politics and working with Finnish film and TV productions in all phases of the production, from the first idea to the completion of post-production dialogue lists and subtitles.


    Refunds? On-demand workshops are nonrefundable.

    Questions? Email to office manager


    • 06/26/2023
    • 06/21/2026
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    NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

    A Seat at the Table: Everything you ever wanted to know about tube feeding

    Presented by Sara Greenlee MA CT, Megan Greenlee RD, CDN
    This is a recorded workshop formatted into an on-demand workshop. 


    What is it about? 

    Tube feeding is an intervention used in almost every area of medicine: neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics, surgery, behavioral health, and many more. Come learn from an Advanced Nutritional Support Dietician which patients are candidates for feeding tubes and why. In this webshop, we will cover the types of tubes that can be offered, what goes in them, and how patients and caregivers are taught to care for them. Live exercises will work on interpretation skills and vocabulary building so that you will never have to ask what a “tubbie” is or how decanting works. Our expert will walk you through every step and have you feeling like a pro in no time! 

    Goals of the webshop

    • Become familiar with the different types of feeding tubes, the process of placing each type of feeding tube, the basics of feeding tube care, common formulas/formula types, and expected follow up
    • Recognize vocabulary and concepts related to feeding tubes and situate them in context
    • Improve interpretation-related skills that will be used in encounters involving feeding tubes
    • Build a glossary to help prepare for sessions or translations involving feeding tubes

    Cost? 

    $50 NOTIS members, $80 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)

    Registration?OnlineAfter registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

    Registration confirmation will include video link, quiz link, presentation slides and instructions on how to receive a certificate of attendance. This workshop will be offered through June 21st, 2026.

    Steps on how to receive your certificate:

    1. Watch the recording (3.5 hours).
    2. Answer the quiz. 
    3. Receive a certificate of attendance within five business days.

    You can pause and resume the video anytime as needed.

    You need a passing grade of 80% for CEUs to be awarded. Answer a total of 30 questions in six places in this video. A passing score is 72 points or above. You can retake quiz as many as need.


    CE credits? 

       Approved Credits 
    Washington State DSHS  3.5 general credits (Approval number: 716)
    Washington State AOC  3.5 performance credits
    Oregon Judicial Department  3 general credits 
    ATA  3 self-study hours may be able to claim ATA CEPs from this recorded event. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information.)
    CCHI  3.5 credits (program ID: 09716)
     IMIA/NBCMI  0.35 approved (ID: 23-1147)

    NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.


    Who is teaching? Sara Greenlee, MA, CT is a medical translator and interpreter who works both in-house and as a freelancer. She is an ATA certified translator (Spanish > English) and a CCHI certified interpreter (CHI™-Spanish). She also holds a master’s degree in Translation and Interpretation from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS). Her career in medical interpretation began at Stanford Children’s Hospital in California and continued at Strong Memorial Hospital and its pediatric counterpart, Golisano Children’s Hospital, in New York. She currently works at Children’s Hospital of Orange County in Southern California.

    Megan Greenlee RD, CDN joined the URMC Golisano Children’s Hospital medical team in 2019 and she is a part of the department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Hepatology. She started her career at one end of the nutrition spectrum as a pastry chef and graduated with an Associate’s of Applied Science from Paul Smith’s College. She then transferred to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) as she became fascinated with the science behind food. She graduated from RIT with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition Management and completed her dietetic internship at the West Virginia University Medical Center at Ruby Memorial Hospital in 2016. She then returned to Rochester, NY and worked as a long term care and neurobehavioral dietitian as well as a pediatric outpatient dietitian for Rochester Regional Health. After 3 years with RRH, she jumped at the opportunity to join the Pediatric Advanced Nutrition Support clinic at Golisano Children’s Hospital and have fallen in love with pediatric medicine.    

     
    Watch the three-minute teaser video to get a glimpse of what awaits! 
    Click the red play button to watch the preview video.



    Refunds? On-demand workshops are nonrefundable.

    Questions about registration? 

    Email to info@notisnet.org


    • 06/27/2023
    • 06/21/2026
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    NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

    Interpreting for Well Visits

    Presented by Eliana Lobo

    Are you new to healthcare interpreting?
    Are you a conference, 
    social services or court interpreter who is interested in taking healthcare assignments?

    If so, this is the workshop for you!


    What is it about? This webshop is a two-hour workshop, covering interpreting for check-ups and well visits in the following areas of specialization: Adult Medicine and Pediatrics, often referred to as Family Medicine, and the Dental Clinic.  Topics one can expect to cover in each clinic; how to prepare in advance (terminology and concepts related to development, metrics and measurements); proper protocols before, during and after the examination will be reviewed. Resources, recommendations and best practices for interpreting in these settings will be shared. 

    Standards of Practice related to sight translation and assisting patients with forms will be looked at carefully. You will learn about a tool for quickly assessing sight translation requests (that is, weeding out requests that are appropriate from those that are not, along with practical suggestions for handling these requests. Best practice recommendations for navigating privacy issues when assisting patients with paperwork will be shared, as well as how to handle the entering of personal information on forms. The importance of the Pre-Session will be reviewed.

    Most of this presentation is devoted into delving into what distinguishes annual check-ups for both men vs women, adult vs an infant or child, and for dental appointments. What one can expect will take place during these types of well visits will be explained. With the changes brought about by the implementation of Section 1557, more and more dental practices are scheduling interpreters for their patients. A review of practices for preventative (annual check-ups) and corrective (orthodontia) dental care will be reviewed.

    This session also covers best practice for assisting patients with intake and return visit paperwork, and NCIHC recommendations for what qualifies for sight translation, and what types of documents need to be professionally translated.
    There will be practice delivering a brief, yet complete pre-session, and how to ask for repetitions and clarifications in a professional manner. Methods (formulas) and phone apps for converting from imperial to metric measures will be shared. Mathematical concepts such as median, mean, average, percentage and percentile, will be discussed in order to help attendees grasp the concepts clearly, so as to find equivalents for their language pair.
    Free links to reputable resources for glossaries, terminology, patient education material and standards of practice will be provided.

    This is a recorded workshop reformatted into an on-demand format.

    Cost? $30 NOTIS members, $50 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)

    Registration? Via the web. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. This workshop will be offered through June 21st, 2026.

    A video link, a quiz link, and download buttons for handouts and presentation slides are included on the registration confirmation.

    Steps on how to receive your certificate:

    1. Watch the recording. (2 hours)
    2. Answer the quiz. 
    3. Receive a certificate of attendance within five business days.

    You can pause and resume the video anytime as needed.

    You need a passing grade of 80% for CEUs to be awarded. Answer a total of 25 questions in 3 places in this video. A passing score is 80 points or above. You can retake quiz as many as need.


    CE credits? 

       Credits 
     Washington State DSHS  2 general credits (Approval number: 710)
     Washington State AOC  2 performance credits
     ATA  2 self-study hours may be able to claim ATA CEPs from this recorded event as well. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information.)
     CCHI  2 credits (ID: 0979)
     IMIA/NBCMI  0.2 credits (ID: 21-1225)

    NOTS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.


    Who is teaching? Eliana Lobo is a Certified Medical Interpreter and Trainer of Trainers, with M.A.s from Brown University in Bilingual Education, and Portuguese & Brazilian Studies. Beginning as a Spanish/Portuguese medical interpreter at Rhode Island Hospital, then becoming Trainer & Supervisor for Harborview Medical Center’s Department of Interpreter Services in Seattle, followed by National Director of Interpreter Quality for In Demand, and currently Director of Lobo Language Access in Tacoma Washington, Eliana provides consultation on language access plans, interpreter training curricula, and diversity & inclusion issues. Eliana is a regular speaker at healthcare interpreter conferences, presenter/co- host for NCIHC’s “Home for Trainers” webinar series, Board member and Chair of the Standards & Training Committee at NCIHC, and a former CCHI Commissioner.
      

    Watch the three-minute teaser video to get a glimpse of what awaits! 
    Click the red play button to watch the preview video.



    Refunds? On-demand workshops are nonrefundable.

      Questions about registration? Email to NOTIS


      • 09/30/2023
      • 07:30 - 16:00
      • Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108
      • 4
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      Sponsor NOTIS's Annual Conference in Celebration of International Translation Day! #NOTIS2023

      Sponsorship opportunities are available at NOTIS's popular Annual Event!

      This year's conference, at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, will include workshops and presentations in all areas of T&I, including legal and medical interpreting, literary translation, T&I technology and history, self-care, ethics, and more, as well as a discussion panels and a catered networking lunch.

      We expect up to 140 language professionals from Washington and neighboring states to attend. The keynote speaker for this year's event is Judy Jenner — Owner of Twin Translations, T&I industry veteran, and thought leader — who will present on the Future of Translation and Interpreting

      We are offering two sponsorship tiers in 2023 (costs & benefits below): 

      • GOLD Sponsor, $300
        • Your sponsorship will be recognized first during the welcome speech
        • Two of your representatives may attend the full event at no additional cost, with lunch included
        • Your logo, shown larger than the Silver sponsor logo, will be included in email announcements, promotional materials, and on the NOTIS website and events calendar
        • You will receive a table for your company throughout the event, where you can share fliers and promotional gifts and chat with attendees!

      • SILVER Sponsor, $175
        • Your sponsorship will be recognized during the welcome speech
        • One of your representatives may attend the full event at no additional cost, with lunch included
        • Your logo will be included in email announcements, promotional materials, and on the NOTIS website and events calendar
        • You will receive a table for your company throughout the event, where you can share fliers and promotional gifts and chat with attendees!


      Full details available here >> NOTIS 2023 Sponsorship.pdf

      We hope you will join us! 



      THANK YOU to our current GOLD sponsors — Dynamic Language, AMN Healthcare, Universal Language Service, Academy of Languages, and the City of Seattle Dept. of Neighborhoods — and to our SILVER sponsors — NAJITCyracom, Greenleaf Psychology, and Adam's Interpreting Services LLC!















      • 09/30/2023
      • 08:15 - 17:00
      • The Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA
      • 0
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      Celebrate International
      Translation Day with NOTIS

      Saturday, September 30, 2023
      The Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA

      Sold Out! No on-site registration

      In honor of International Translation Day, NOTIS will be holding a one-day in-person conference. This lively event will bring together local translation & interpretation professionals for a fun day of networking, conference sessions, panel discussions, and more.

      Don't miss this opportunity to meet your present and future colleagues and learn more about language careers!

      For full event details, including presenter bios and session descriptions, visit notisnet.org/NOTIS-Conference-23

      NOTE: This conference will not be recorded or offered in a hybrid format.


      CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS


      To earn your credits, you must sign in at the beginning of your session and stay until the end. We cannot make exceptions to this rule! Conference attendees will be entitled to the following credits, depending on the sessions they attend. It is your responsibility to follow the reporting requirements for your credentialing agency. 

      Certificates will be emailed the week after the conference.

         Credits  Status
       WA DSHS 2 general (Approval number: 722)  Approved
       WA AOC

      See table below for workshop-specific credit information.

       Approved
       OJD 8 general  Approved
       ATA 5 general (category A)  Approved
       CA CIMCE

      2 credits for Advanced Consecutive, Memory, and Note Taking (L 6726)

      1 credit for Drugs, Alcohol and Fentanyl: Interpreting for Chemical Dependency Patients
      (L 6725) 
       Approved
       CCHI 4 general CE hours and 2 PB CE hours  Approved (ID: 10221)
       IMIA/NBCMI Registry ID 23-CF-1021: Approved for 6 contact hours (0.6 IMIA/NBCMI CEUs)  Approved


      Agency Codes

      WA AOC - Washington Administrative Office of the Courts
      OJD - Oregon Judicial Department
      ATA - American Translators Association
      WA DSHS - Washington Dept. of Social and Human Services
      CA CIMCE - California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education Credit
      CCH
      I - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
      IMIA/NBCMI - 
      International Medical Interpreters Association/The National Board of Certification of Medical Interpreters

      Disclaimer: In the event that continuing education credits are not approved by any of the above-listed entities, NOTIS will not be liable for reimbursing registration fees.


      AOC approved credit information by workshop

       Time Workshop Title   Credit
      9:00-10:15 Keynote Speech: The Future of T&I 

      1 Performance

      10:30-11:25

      PANEL – Publishing Translations 1 General
        Terminology Research for Translators & Interpreters  1 Performance
      10:30-12:25 Consecutive Interpreting, Note Taking, and Memory Practice  2 Performance

      11:30-12:25

      10 Habits of Successful T&I ProfessionalsTranslators & Interpreters 

      1 Performance

        An Overview of CAT Tools…  1 General

      1:45-2:40

      PANEL – Ask Me Anything 1 General
        Chemical Dependency 

      1 Performance

        A Journey Through Your Translation Working Environment 1 General

      2:45-3:40

      PANEL – T&I Certification & Education  1 General
        Staying Healthy at Your Desk…

      1 Performance

        How We Got Here: Two Generations…

      1 Performance

      4:00-5:00 Public Health 101… Performance
        The Code of Ethics as a Shield 1 Ethics
        Human Translation in the Age of MT & GPT 1 General


      COST OF ADMISSION

      • Member: $75
      • Student member: $45
      • Nonmember: $115
      • On-Site: $150 without lunch (cash only, no change) Sold Out! No on-site registration.

      Admission includes full access to conference sessions, panel, & activities; coffee and tea service; and a catered lunch. 

      NOTIS members attend at reduced rates! Not a member? Join today!

      Volunteer for an extra discount! We have a limited number of volunteer positions for NOTIS members. If you can arrive at 7:30 and commit to working 3 hours at the event, contact the volunteer coordinator at info@notisnet.org for a registration code with more details. (We have enough volunteers, thank you!)

      Register by September 21, 2023!
      Refunds for cancellations are subject to a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations after September 15th. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation.

      FOOD/LUNCH OFFERINGS (included)
      Coffee and pastries will be served in the morning, and lunch will be a delicious buffet of sandwiches and salad, with vegetarian options, provided by Catering by McCormick & Schmicks.

      CARPOOL to the Museum of Flight

      Need a ride? Want to offer a ride? If you would like to carpool to the site, please click on the link to register. Add yourself to the list to use this tool.



      THANK YOU TO OUR
      GOLD SPONSORS!
       
      (Click here to sponsor and/or to learn more)


       



       



      THANK YOU TO OUR
      SILVER SPONSORS!
       
      (Click here to sponsor and/or to learn more)










      • 10/04/2023
      • 18:00 - 21:00
      • Online


      Translation and Interpretation: Technology

      • When : Wednesday, Oct 04 to Nov 15 ; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
      • Location : Online , Zoom WA
      • Fee : $399

      Class Overview

      Gain an introduction to the basic technology tools used in translation and interpretation and learn how to work with them. 

      In this class, you will be able to use one of the most common computer assisted translation (CAT) tools, and experience how to process translation professionally and efficiently. You will also have the opportunity to explore technology tools used for interpreting services. 

      Discover the effects and impacts that technologies like machine-translation software (not to be confused with computer-aided translation tools) have on translators and interpreters in the today’s industry. By familiarizing yourself with translation and interpretation specific technologies, you will be prepared for further studies in translation and interpretation, as well as future work.

      Learning Outcomes

      Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

      • Have basic knowledge between machine translation (MT) and CAT (computer-aided translation), and understand the differences
      • Know how to deal with different type of document formats
      • Be familiar with different types of technologies for interpreters
      • Know how to use one of the most common basic CAT tools
      • Understand the process of translation and interpreting services with technologies
      • Know how to utilize translation memory
      • Analyze and explore the effect by MT (machine translation) in today’s industry


      *This event is not organized or sponsored by NOTIS.

      • 10/05/2023
      • 18:00 - 21:00
      • Online


      Translation and Interpretation: Basics


      • When : Thursday, Oct 05 to Nov 02 ; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
      • Location : Online , Zoom WA
      • Fee : $399

      Class Overview

      This is the essential course for anyone interested in becoming a professional translator or interpreter, and for people who work with them. In this beginning class, you will learn the basics of the translation of interpretation field.

      Explore topics such as the roles of translators and interpreters, the process of translation and interpretation, different types of translation and interpretation services, important terms and concepts, and more. Explore the differences between machine translation, machine assisted translation, and computer aided translation tools. Become familiar with the field and prepare yourself for further study in translation and interpretation. 

      This class is a great place to start to explore or begin an exciting career! This is also a great way to learn about the field from a related role, if you work with translators and interpreters.


      *This event is not organized or sponsored by NOTIS.

      • 10/05/2023
      • 19:00 - 20:30
      • Elliott Bay Book Company, 1521 10th Ave. Seattle, WA, 98122

      Juhani Karila and translator Lola Rogers, member of the Northwest Literary Translators, discuss Karila’s recently released novel Fishing for the Little Pike, the story of three days spent trying to catch a fish while fooled and foiled by an assortment of primeval nature beings in Finnish Lapland.

      In Fishing for the Little Pike, Elina Ylijaako has returned to her home village in Eastern Lapland, as she does every year. She has three days to catch a pike. When a water sprite emerges from the pond and other ancient creatures soon join the game, Elina’s fishing trip turns into a life-or-death adventure. Meanwhile a police sergeant named Janatuinen is searching for Elina on suspicion of murder. But first the sergeant has to survive a fishing trip of her own with a local forest imp and make it through hex-night–a carnival of the dead that even the most hard-blooded witch in the village knows to avoid. Mysterious creatures wander the tundra bogs like machines set in motion long ago that nobody knows how to turn off. An ancient demon finds a new home in the mayor. A farm hand who refuses to die starts sprouting branches and oozing menace. And in a little pond in the middle of the swamp lives the fish that everything depends on.

      Juhani Karila is an award-winning author and journalist with a master’s in communication theory. In 2010, Karila won the J.H. Erkko Award, and his first collection of short stories Gorilla (2013), was nominated for the Helsingin Sanomat Prize. His second collection, The Death of the Apple Crocodile (2016), is a series of connected stories about the collision of large and small worlds. Karila’s debut novel Fishing for the Little Pike was awarded the Kalevi Jäntti Prize, Tähtifantasia Prize, and the Lapland Literature Prize.

      Lola Rogers is a full-time literary translator living in Seattle. She has translated novels, short stories, children’s books, comics, and poetry. Lola's translation of Sofi Oksanen’s novel When the Doves Disappeared was a finalist for the 2016 Oxford-Weidenfeld Translation Prize, and her translation of Johanna Sinisalo’s The Core of the Sun received the 2017 Prometheus Award. Lola is a founding member of the Finnish-English Literary Translation Cooperative.

      For more details and to buy the book, click here.

      For more information about the Northwest Literary Translators, visit our website or join our Facebook group.

      ***Please note that NOTIS is not organizing for sponsoring this event.***

      • 10/14/2023
      • 09:00 - 12:00
      • Online via Zoom
      • 36
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      NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

      Social Work for Healthcare Interpreters

      Presented by Yuliya Speroff


      What is it about? Medical social workers play an important role in the care of patients dealing with complex medical issues. Depending on a setting, the role of a healthcare social worker may include a vast number of duties, including developing discharge plans, providing counseling, referring patients to appropriate resources, and participating in care planning. This 3-hour workshop will help interpreters prepare for social work appointments in healthcare settings by providing an overview of the role of a medical social worker, discussing challenges that such appointments might present for an interpreter and suggesting ways of coping with them. Participants will be provided with a glossary and a list of helpful resources. The workshop will include group discussions as well as skill development for sight translation and consecutive interpretation.

      When?  Wednesday, October 14, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PST 
      PLEASE CHECK IN AT 8:50 a.m. to sign in.Class from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  

      Where? 
      The day before the webshop, you will receive an email with log-on instructions and with the handouts for the class.

      Cost? $55 NOTIS members, $85 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
      Space is limited to the first 35 registrants.
       

      An Interactive Webshop

      What is a “webshop”?
      A webshop is just like an interactive onsite class, but held online through Zoom. 
      During a webshop, you can ask questions and engage in discussion. You may be divided into “break-out” rooms where you’ll be working with other participants on exercises or on practicing a skill. There may be quizzes and polls. So, while there may be some PowerPoint and lecture, this is not like your typical webinar. Your full attention and participation is expected; that’s what makes it fun!

      Requirements
      Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Requirements

      Registration?Via the web (before midnight on October 9th) After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through.


      CE credits? Credit status will be updated upon approval

         Credits Requested  Approval Status 
      Washington State DSHS  3 general Approved (#581)
      Washington State AOC  3 Approved
      ATA  3 Approved
      CCHI   Approved (ID: 8964)


      Who is teaching?
        Yuliya Speroffis a Russian-English CoreCHI™ and DSHS-certified healthcare interpreter. Yuliya first started interpreting over 10 years ago in her hometown of Novosibirsk, Russia and has since interpreted in a variety of settings – from a fighter jet factory to a live brain surgery, and most recently at a number of hospitals in Seattle. Yuliya also holds an MA in Business Management and is certified as both an English and a Russian language instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience. Yuliya’s The Medical Interpreter Blog focuses on providing medical interpreters with resources and information for continuous professional development.


      Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason.

      Refunds? No refunds can be given after October 9th. A $10 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Transfer of credits to other workshop is not allowed.

      Registration will be automatically canceled if payment is not received within 15 minutes. Mail-in registration is not available.

        Anything else?If you require accommodation, please contact the NOTIS Office Manager at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

        Questions? Email to NOTIS


        • 10/19/2023
        • 17:30 - 19:30
        • Folio, the Seattle Athenaeum, 93 Pike St #307, Seattle, WA 98101
        • 16
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        Literary translators will gather to share their works in progress and accept helpful feedback and questions from attendees. We welcome all languages and genres. This month, participants are also invited to bring mini-versions or short excerpts from upcoming conference presentations, readings, or pitches to publishers. If you'd like to present, please email Shelley and plan to bring food or drink to share.

        This event will be held live at Folio.

        For more information about the Northwest Literary Translators, visit our website or join our Facebook group.

        • 10/19/2023
        • 19:00 - 20:00
        • Online via Zoom
        Register

         The Board of Directors at NOTIS presents: 

        NOTIS Member Meet-Up

        A *free* benefits recap & virtual networking session

        Join us on Thursday, October 19, 2023 to learn all about your NOTIS member benefits and how, if you choose, you can get more involved.

        This fun and informative gathering will include a brief, interactive presentation, a Q&A session, plus an opportunity to meet and network with your peers. 

        • Location: Online via Zoom
        • Cost: FREE for NOTIS members

        Upon registration, an email invitation with a link to join the meeting will be sent to your inbox. You will later receive two reminders: 3 days and 1 day prior to the event. 

        We look forward to meeting with you! 

        Please contact info@notisnet.org with any registration questions. 

        Note: This event will not be recorded. NOTIS will hold more sessions next year for those who can’t attend this one.

        • 10/21/2023
        • 09:00 - 13:00
        • Zoom/Online
        • 37
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        NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

        Interpreting for forensic Evaluations

        Presented by Robin Ragan, Jordan Greenbaum


        Course Description:

        Forensic evaluations are used in many contexts including healthcare settings, legal criminal proceedings, and immigration hearings. A successful forensic evaluation often requires the interviewee to detail uncomfortable and upsetting information about their lives. In this workshop, participants will learn from a physician and a certified medical interpreter about the format, flow, and questions contained in a typical forensic evaluation, as well as best practices for conducting the interview via an interpreter. We will discuss pre-session preparation, tips for establishing rapport, and strategies for working with clients using a trauma-informed approach. The workshop will involve didactic teaching with extensive participant interaction and discussion in addition to a one-hour practice period in which attendees will work on three realistic scenarios the trainers have identified as particularly difficult. Finally, we will conclude with a discussion of additional training resources and ways to get involved in forensic evaluations moving forward.

        Learning Goals:

        • Describe the format and purpose of a Forensic Evaluation
        • Summarize the trauma-informed approach to interpretation during a forensic evaluation
        • Describe challenges for interpreters and providers
        • Name coping strategies for the interpreter to avoid secondary traumatic stress
        • Know how to get involved

        When? Saturday, October 21, 2023, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. PST. Check-in begins five minutes before the starting time. Class from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. PST.

        Where? 
        Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text/Call 425-247-0684 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. Skype Name: live:notisnet

        This workshop will be recorded.

        Cost? $70 NOTIS members, $100 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS) 

        Requirements
        Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read these requirements before proceeding with your registration.

        Registration? Via the web (before midnight on October 17th, 2023)After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. 

        CE credits? 

           Credits Requested  Approval Status 
         Washington State DSHS  4 general

         Approved (Approval number: 719)

         AOC  4 performance  Approved
         OJD  4 general  Approved
         ATA  4 (Category A)  Approved
         CCHI  1 performance base hour and 2.5 instructional hours (CEAP ID #10229)  Approved
         IMIA/NBCMI  0.35 (Education Registry ID23-1163)  Approved

        NOTS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.

         Who is teaching? Robin Ragan is a professor of Spanish at Knox College in Illinois, teaching in a translation and interpreter training program designed by her. She earned her CMI-Spanish since 2016, and is a Illinois state court interpreter as well. In 2020 she earned the Global Engagement Initiative Award from the American Council on Teachers of Foreign Languages Global for her translation and interpreting program at Knox, and a Humanities Innovation Grant from the Modern Languages Association to support new coursework on “Interpreting for Crisis Contexts in Immigration”. Robin is also a collaborator with Americans Against Language Barriers where she trains future medical interpreters and frequently teaches units on Modes, Roles, Ethics and Vicarious Trauma. She interprets for psychosocial evaluations on a weekly basis through her work with immigrant populations and asylum seekers.

        Jordan Greenbaum, MD is the former medical director of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, and past medical director of the Stephanie Blank Center for Safe and Healthy Children at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She is a retired child abuse physician living in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Greenbaum is a board member of the International Society on the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) and a past president of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. She has provided training and technical assistance to international school staff, health and mental health professionals, as well as social workers, law enforcement officers and prosecutors globally to improve the community response to child abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. She provides training and technical assistance regarding the trauma-informed, rights-based approach to interacting with children and families who have experienced trauma related to sexual, physical or community violence, and forced migration. Dr. Greenbaum assisted in the creation of the material for this training and is a co-trainer.

        Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason.

        Refunds? No refunds can be given after October 17th. A $10 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before the date. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as an unstable internet connection, issues with third-party applications, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

        Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.


        Anything else? If you require accommodation, please contact the NOTIS Office Manager at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

        Questions? Email to office manager


        • 10/21/2023
        • 10:00 - 14:30
        • Online


        INTERPRETING FOR CANCER GENETICS - ONLINE - FALL 2023

        CONTENT

        This seven-hour class prepares interpreters to provide accurate interpreting for encounters in which cancer genetics is being discussed. An interactive PowerPoint presentation interspersed with quizzes and polls is followed by exercises with English vocabulary and exercises in converting English cancer genetics sentences into a non-English language. Bilingual cancer genetics glossaries are provided in English-Spanish, English-Russian, and English-Traditional Chinese. Accredited for 6.5 credits with CCHI, 0.7 credits with IMIA, and 7 credits with DSHS.

        Trainer: Cindy Roat, MPH

        Further information and registration at 

        Interpreting for cancer genetics— Arcos Institute

        *Please note that NOTIS is not sponsoring or organizing this event. Please contact ARCOS INSTITUTE for more information.*

        • 10/25/2023
        • 10/28/2023
        • Miami, Florida


        ATA64 Conference


        No other industry event provides the same comprehensive professional development as ATA’s Annual Conference. You'll find the best education from world-class presenters to enhance your skills and grow your business.

        Registration opens in mid-July. Don't miss early discounted rates.


        • 11/08/2023
        • 18:00 - 21:00
        • Online


        Translation and Interpretation: Terminology Management

        • When : Wednesday, Nov 08 to Dec 06 ; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
        • Location : Online , Zoom WA
        • Fee : $399

        Class Overview

        Interested in the field of translation and interpretation? Develop essential skills in terminology research and glossary building to provide accurate and consistent translation and interpreting services.

        Learn how to create a unique glossary of terms for every client, project, industry -- and for building your professional tool kit. Discover the best way to manage glossaries you create, while exploring other options using translation memory (TM) tools to increase your workflow and efficiency in any language-service project.

        We will explore online references and tools to support your work. By improving your research skills, you can also save time and energy, increasing your productivity and profitability as a language services provider. Don’t waste your precious hours wondering which term would go better in a specific context anymore!


        *This event is not organized or sponsored by NOTIS.

        • 11/09/2023
        • 18:00 - 21:00
        • Online


        Translation and Interpretation: Business and Ethics