NATI
Nebr a sk a As soc ia tion for T rans la tor s & Interpr e te rs
15 th Annual Regional Conference
T r a n s la t i on a nd I nt e rp r e t a t io n : M ak i n g Cu lt u r a l ly Co mp e t en t G l ob a l Com m u ni c at i o n Po s s i bl e
A u g u s t 7 - 9 , 2 0 1 4
H o s t e d a t G r a c e U n i v e r s i t y h t t p : / / w w w . g r a c e u n i v e r s i t y . e d u
NOTE: Speaker Bios and Session Descriptions are on the NATI web site www.natihq.org
The ATA Translator Certification written exam as well as the written and oral exams for the National Board for Medical Interpreter Certification are by preregistration only with deadlines for registering.
You must have qualified for and completed your preregistration with the appropriate offices in order to take these exams. NATI is only hosting not giving the exams.
Please go to www.atanet.org
for the ATA exam information. Go to the www.imiaweb.org
for the medical interpreter certification exam information.
9:30
To
12:00
ADELSON
The Legal Case For CLAS
PRATT
USCIS: Navigating Interviews,
Documents and
More Documents
THURSDAY August 7
8:30 AM Continental Breakfast & Registration
9:00 AM Conference Opening and Announcements
EL-KASABY
Introduction To Arabic:
Language, Culture, Interpretation
BONET
Exploring The Crossroads Of
Personal Morality And
Professional Ethics
PLAISIMONDE
Interpreter As A Cultural Broker:
Medical Interpreter Focus
TBA
2:00
To
4:30
9:30
To
12:00
2:00
To
4:30
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch
Welcome: Marsha Conroy, NATI President and Conference Coordinator
Keynote – Dr. Michèle Plaisimond, OBGYN , Medical Interpreter and Health Educator at Brigham and Women Hospital
PRATT
USCIS: Navigating Interviews,
Documents And More
Documents
REHM
Legal Concepts For
Civil Lawsuits &
Workers Compensation
PRENGER
An Interpreter’s Identity:
A Critical Conversation
Between Cultures
KOENE
Advanced Spanish Grammar:
Rules, Rules, Rules
KAUTSKY
Spoken Language & Sign
Language Interpreting:
More Alike Than Different
NIÑO-MURCIA
When The Telephone Speaks:
Interpreter Ethics And
Self-Advocacy On The Record
GLIDDEN
Trauma Informed Care
5:30 - 8:00 RECEPTION At HOSPITALITY ROOM at Fairfield Inn Downtown
Speed Networking and Roundtable Discussion Groups & Light Refreshments & Incentive Raffle
KUDLACZ
Refugee 101
Populations And Cultural
Backgrounds
Part 1
FRIDAY August 8
8:30 AM Continental Breakfast & Registration
9:00 Welcome & Announcements
KAUTSKY
Spoken Language & Sign
Language Interpreting:
More Alike Than Different
VARGUEZ
Tips And Tricks:
How To Maximize Study Time
And Ace Your Exam
BONET
The Great Debate:
Source Or Target?
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch
KEYNOTE – David Karnes, Former US Senator from Nebraska
KUDLACZ
Refugee 101
Healthcare interpreting needs & common court issues
Part 2
NIÑO-MURCIA
Advanced Legal Consecutive
Interpreting Workshop
HINES - CHAMBERS
BARNGA
4:30 to 6:00 RECEPTION at GRACE UNIVERSITY
Speed Networking and INCENTIVE RAFFLE (must be present to win)
6:00 – 8:00 ENTERTAINMENT in SUCKAU CHAPEL
SATURDAY August 9
8:00 AM Continental Breakfast & Registration
8:30 Welcome & Announcements
ELMI
Court Interpreting For
Somali Speakers
ATA Certification Exam from 9 am – 12 noon. Proctored by Fang Gann
Only for prequalified and preregistered ATA members.
FORA LINGUARUM
ARABIC
FORA LINGUARUM
FRENCH
FORA LINGUARUM
SPANISH
9:00
To
10:15
VARGUEZ
Keep Calm And Study Hard:
Relaxation Tips For Taking
Certification Exams
KOENE
Not For the Faint of Heart:
Swear Words, Vulgarities and
General Cussin’
NAVARRETE
Standard English - Spanish
Language & their Pitfalls
Part 1
FRANKS
Understanding Refugees And
Their Health Risks
HINES & LOWE
The Last Straw
Part 1
BORTS
Advanced Terminology
Workshop 1
For Medical Interpreters
English/Spanish
10:30
To
11:45
12:00
To
1:15
EL-KASABY
Introduction To Arabic:
Language, Culture &
Interpreting
Part 1
EL-KASABY
Introduction To Arabic:
Language, Culture &
Interpreting
Part 2
GANSER & MATTHEWS
Everything You Wanted To Know
About T&I But Did Not Know How
To Ask
NAVARRETE
Standard English - Spanish
Language & Their Pitfalls
Part 2
CSERHÁTI
Setting Up Your Website To
Grow Your Business
Part 1
GANSER & MATTHEWS
New Job Prospects:
Legal Document Review TBA
CSERHÁTI
Setting Up Your Website To
Grow Your Business
Part 2
1:15 – 2:45 PM Lunch & 2013 Annual Report
Closing Remarks & INCENTIVE RAFFLE (must be present to win)
Bring a prize to donate to add to the fun.
HINES & LOWE
The Last Straw
Part 2
VARGUEZ & ELMI
Surviving and Thriving as
Interpreters of Languages of
Limited Diffusion
BONET
Exploring The Crossroads Of
Personal Morality And
Professional Ethics
BORTS
Advanced Terminology
Workshop 2
For Medical Interpreters
English / Spanish

NATI
Nebr as k a As soc ia tio n for Tran sl a tors & In terpr eter s
15 th Annual Regional Conference
August 7-9, 2014
T r a n s la t i on a nd I nt e rp r e t a t io n : M ak i n g Cu lt u r a l ly Co mp e t en t G l ob a l Com m u ni c at i o n Po s s i bl e
H o s t e d a t G r a c e U n i v e r s i t y h t t p : / / w w w . g r a c e u n i v e r s i t y . e d u
NATI
2014
Annual
Regional
Conference
BEST
BARGAIN
All 3 days
BOTH
Thursday
&
Friday
BOTH
Thursday
&
Saturday
BOTH
Friday
&
Saturday
ONLY
Thursday or
ONLY
Friday
ONLY
Saturday
By
July 25
Member
Earlybird
$245
$205
$155
$155
$115
$80
By
July 25
NON-
Member
Earlybird
$295
$255
$205
$205
$165
$130
After
July 25
Member
Regular
$295
$255
$205
$205
$165
$130
After
July 25
NON-
Member
Regular
$345
$305
$255
$255
$215
$180
NOTE: There is a 10% discount on the applicable registration rate if a single institution/business/organization is registering five (5) or more individuals.
Please contact Marsha at marsha@marshaconroy.com to register as a group so that we can properly apply the discount. We will accept purchase orders for these groups with payment due within 30 days of the event.
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Remember! You qualify for member rates if you join or renew before registering or if your dues are up-to-date when you register.
Please join or renew online at www.natihq.org
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Add to the fun – donate a prize to our incentive raffle.
We look forward to seeing you!
All registration is online at www.natihq.org. You have the option to pay with a credit card via
PayPal at the time of registering online or to send in a check or money order after registering online and selecting “manual payment’. Your registration will be confirmed by email when payment is received. Space is limited so don’t delay in registering! Earlybird registration ends July 25 th .
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1.
Please mark your membership category (be sure to join/renew on-line before
registering for the conference to qualify for the member rates)
____ Current _____ Renewing _____ New Member
2.
Please mark with an “X” which days you will attend
_____ Thursday _____ Friday _____ Saturday
3.
Verify on the table to the left the total amount of your registration $__________________
4. Now, go online and register at www.natihq.org
! It’s that simple.
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Meals included in registration:
 Thursday & Friday Breakfasts, Lunches and Receptions.
 Saturday Breakfast & Lunch only.
 If you require vegetarian meals, please indicate that on the registration form.
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Lodging: Special NATI rates at Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown Omaha. 1501 Nicholas Street,
Omaha, Nebraska 68102 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/omafd-fairfield-inn-and-suites-omahadowntown/ Make your reservations soon to get that NATI rate. Hotel phone 402-280-1516
Travel: Fly into Omaha Eppley Airfield. If you are staying at the Fairfield Inn, the hotel has a complimentary guest shuttle to and from the airport as well as to and from the conference venue.
Limited Number of Need-based Scholarships Available: Scholarships are 50% off the member/non-member earlybird rate. You do not have to be a member of NATI to apply.
Contact Mariana at marianasantamaria_@hotmail.com
right away!
Did you know? Registration and expenses related to attending the conference may be tax deductible for a business or an independent contractor. Please consult your tax advisor.
Check out the opportunities and benefits of being a Conference Sponsor at the website www.natihq.org
CEUs – NATI is applying for CEU recognition from several entities.
They will be posted on the website as approval is obtained.
**** ATA Certification Exam Proctored by Fang Gann will be held on Saturday, August 9 th .
All registration is via ATA and must be completed according to ATA deadlines and requirements.
NATI is only hosting the location.
Please note NATI’s Cancellation Policy: Notice of cancellation of registration must be in writing via email. A $25.00 processing fee is charged on all cancellations. Cancellation reimbursement will be processed within 30 days of end of event. Cancellations received in writing via email at least: 1) 30 days prior to event = full refund minus $25 processing fee; 2) 15 days prior to event = 50% refund minus $25 processing fee; 3) 14 days or
less prior to the event = zero refund. This policy is necessary because NATI pays its venue, catering and printing based on registration numbers. Thank you.
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