Real-World Relevance

Learn from the presenter's firsthand experience working inside a real state DOC facility, not just policy on paper.

Actionable Strategies

Pick up practical safety habits and professional boundaries you can carry into any secured setting.

Flexible Format

Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule. This training is entirely self-guided and accessible online, so you can build your knowledge when and where it works best for you.

About the Course

This course offers a firsthand overview of what it's like to work as a sign language interpreter inside a correctional facility, presented by an ASL interpreter employed by the Washington State Department of Corrections. You'll explore how the ADA applies to state prisons, how correctional facilities are structured and classified by security level, and what to expect working inside a secured perimeter — from clearance and screening to professional boundaries and on-the-job safety practices. This training is presented in spoken English with captions and is interpreted into ASL.

Course Curriculum

11 Chapters · 20 Lessons

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      Please Read Before Beginning

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      Overview & Instructor Introduction

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      ADA & Civil Rights in Corrections

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      Knowledge Check

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      Facility Types, Security Levels & Classification

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      Knowledge Check

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      Getting Inside — Clearance, PREA, Parking & Dress Standards

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      Security Screening & Allowable Items

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      Staff Accountability, Boundaries & Situational Awareness

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      Interpreting Assignments Inside the Facility

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      Knowledge Check

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      Community Corrections Assignments

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      Work Environment & Personal Safety

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      Knowledge Check

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      RID CEU and/or Certificate Request Form

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      Evaluation

About the Presenter

Wendy Carbonel is a nationally certified interpreter with 18 years of experience in the field. She holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Washington and an Interpreter Training Program degree from Seattle Central College, and currently serves as the Deaf Services Coordinator for the Washington State Department of Corrections.

Approved for RID CEUs

This course has been approved for RID CEUs! Vancro Integrated Interpreting Services (VIIS) is an approved RID CMP sponsor for continuing education activities. This workshop is offered for .125 CEUs in the Professional Studies area at the “little to no” content knowledge level. Participants who wish to receive RID CEUs must provide their RID member number when prompted. CEUs will be reported to RID by VIIS. Important Note for Non-RID CEUs: If you are seeking CEUs for an organization other than RID (for example, BEI or another certification body), VIIS will not report those on your behalf. You may use the certificate of attendance you receive to request CEUs directly from your certifying organization. VIIS is committed to offering educational opportunities free from discrimination and bias. For accommodation requests or questions, please contact: [email protected]

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What You'll Learn

Objective #1

Identify the ADA provisions that apply to state prisons, including program access, effective communication, and reasonable modifications.

Objective #2

Describe how correctional facilities are structured and classified, including custody levels and the classification process that determines housing and security placement.

Objective #3

List best practices for working safely and professionally as a sign language interpreter inside a carceral environment.

Ready to Learn What to Expect Inside a Correctional Facility?

This course is FREE to watch (use code NOCEUS during checkout).  Paying the $12 fee covers RID CEU processing only. 

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