Join us for the 3rd Online Presentation of the 2025 DVTA WEBINAR SERIES:
On Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM (EST) via Zoom
Connection Matters: Soft Skills for Remote Interpreting
Presented by: Danielle Meder
Presentation Overview: Technology continues to reshape communication, requiring interpreters to develop skills that extend well beyond linguistic expertise. This workshop addresses the practical realities of remote interpreting—examining how to maintain professionalism, effectiveness, and meaningful connection when working in virtual environments.
Remote interpreting success hinges equally on interpersonal skills and interpretation accuracy. Building rapport, reading digital communication dynamics, and fostering trust are not supplementary to the work—they are integral to it. From unstable connections and obscured body language to nuanced cross-cultural exchanges, interpreters require expanded competencies that blend technical proficiency with strong relational skills. This workshop provides practical strategies for managing virtual interactions and fostering transparent communication that honors everyone’s communicative autonomy.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, interpreters will be better able to:
- Analyze how different communication styles influence encounters, participants, and the interpreting profession.
- Apply strategic scripting techniques in diverse situations where thoughtful mediation is essential to encounter success.
Presenter: Danielle Meder is a nationally certified ASL interpreter with over 17 years in VRS and video remote interpreting as an interpreter and operations leader. She completed the Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting program at RIT-NTID in 2017. Danielle is a licensed trainer and co-author of The Remote Interpreter International for Cross Cultural Communications. Danielle is passionate about advocating for quality and effective language access, supporting the advancement of interpreter training for spoken language interpreters, and supporting the communicative autonomy of all! Currently, Danielle works for Equiti, a language solutions organization.
AOPC: 1.5 CEUs ATA: 1 CEP
Difficulty level: All are welcome.
Registration Closes: Monday, November 3rd, at 11:30PM
The webinar is free for current DVTA members and $45 for non-members.
Members must sign into their account to RSVP.
Refund Policy: All purchases are final. We are unable to issue refunds once your purchase has been processed.
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See you then!
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