02/19/2026
The New Mexico Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Rio Grande Communication Access are pleased to offer a no-cost community-driven workshop designed to reconnect interpreters with the purpose, privilege, and impact of their work. We aim to foster a renewed sense of professional pride, accountability, and collaboration through relationship-building, Deaf-led insight, and shared problem solving. 0.3 PPO PS CEUs.
Through an advocacy presentation by Corina Gutierrez and a panel of consumers with lived experience, participants will identify:
-Behaviors that enhance Deaf consumers’ autonomy, communication access, and self-advocacy
-Systemic barriers that commonly arise in interpreted environments
-An actionable strategy to foster stronger relationships with Deaf individuals and affirm the privilege of interpreting
When: March 7th, 2026, 9:00am to12:00pm
Where: NMCDHH - 505 Marquette Ave NW 87102, 15th Floor
Event will not be recorded or livestreamed.
Event will be in ASL and spoken English. Interpreters provided.
Limited to 25 seats.
Please email Amy.Bourque@cdhh.nm.gov to register, cancel, or request accommodations.
