DIDIT Program
Deliberate Interpreter Development &Â Improvement Training
This 6-week workshop will accelerate the development of essential ASL interpreting skills through targeted practice, mindset training, and community engagement.Â
May 19th - June 30th, 2025
In this 6 week course you will
engage in structured skill-building exercises that focus on accuracy, message equivalence, and professional confidence, ensuring you leave the course with a stronger foundation in your interpreting abilities. Through guided discussions, real-world application, and feedback-driven practice, you will refine your technique and gain practical strategies for continued growth.
This workshop is specifically designed for interpreters who are looking to enhance their skills in a structured, high-impact environment. Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, or an interpreter seeking to refine your craft, this course provides the tools and support necessary to fast-track your progress. With an emphasis on community, mindset, and practice, participants will gain not only technical proficiency but also the confidence to navigate their interpreting journey with clarity and purpose.
Target Audience: Advanced ITP Students and New ASL Interpreters
Weeks 1 & 2
The goal is to improve interpreters’ listening, retention, vocabulary use, and self-evaluation skills through structured exercises, live practice, feedback, and reflective discussions, with a focus on accuracy, adaptability, and continuous improvement in both English and ASL contexts.
Weeks 3 & 4
The goal is to enhance interpreters’ visualization and message retention skills, while fostering the ability to critically assess performance, give and receive constructive feedback, and apply insights for continuous improvement and greater interpreting accuracy.
Weeks 5 & 6
The goal is to equip interpreters with tools for ethical advocacy, effective self-care, and professional growth by fostering critical reflection, promoting balanced career practices, and emphasizing advocacy strategies that maintain neutrality and support client access.
About your instructor
Klijah Mitchell, a dedicated American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter thriving in the dynamic DMV area. With a profound commitment to making the world accessible for all, I bridge linguistic gaps and foster inclusivity. Through the support and guidance of the Deaf community, I bring the gift of communication to life. It does not matter where people are, I’m passionate about breaking barriers. My motto is "Everyone has a voice, and I will throw hands to have yours heard."
Testimonial
"The material varies, keeping the sessions fresh and you on your toes. Concepts remain through a set theme, but approaches to the work stretch your mind and challenge you to improve."
Testimonial
"The mock set-ups resemble lifelike situations with all the nuances that can’t be taught in a book. We're able to gain applicable skills we get to put to work and thorough feedback only serves to help each other grow."
Testimonial
"What I loved about this work was that everyone participates, everyone is heard, and mutual respect goes a long way."
Join today!
Become a part of an intimate cohort to improve your ASL interpreting skills! Commitment is 3 live meeting hours and 1.5 independent homework hours per week for 6 weeks - May 19th - June 30th, 2025.Â
(At only $14 per training hour, this course is a steal!)
Sign up hereDiversity Academy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This PPO Professional Studies program is offered for 2.7 CEUs at the Some Content Knowledge Level.
Diversity Academy promotes and supports policies of non-discrimination and an environment that is mutually respectful and free from bias.
Requests for accommodations must be submitted to [email protected].Â
Cancellation Policy:Â
In the event that this course has to be canceled, we will notify you within 48 hours. We will provide an alternative course date.Â
Should you decide that you can no longer participate in the course, you may cancel with a full refund before the start of the course.Â
