"This was my first year doing StoryBlend and I was unsure of what to expect. I was a little intimidated thinking about having so many deaf adults mentoring me all day, but, now that it is over, I can not think of a more productive use of my professional time and money. The feedback I received and the skill development I acquired are priceless."

"(StoryBlend) has also increased my ability to describe things with classifiers and gestures."

"I more clearly understand what being an ally means without crossing boundaries."

Welcome to StoryBlend!

StoryBlend 2007

Back Row L-R Jamillah Hollman, Sarah VanZant, Christine Multra-Kraft (Deaf mentor), Teri Vannelli, Ronda Johnson (Deaf mentor), Sarah Kesler, Rick King Quale, Kara Quinones
Front Row L-R Cara Barnett (Deaf mentor), Nic Zapko (Co-Director), Miranda Dick, Katie Johnson, Kelly Murphy, Patty Gordon (Co-Director), Kay Schroden and Rhonda Jones Schaefer.


Welcome to the home page for StoryBlend, a unique language and interpretation immersion institute for sign language interpreters!

Held on the campus of the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota, participants work with Deaf mentors for two weeks to improve their skills in translation, ASL comprehension and production and develop a deeper understanding and respect for Deaf culture.

StoryBlend 2008 will take place July 14-25 and is currently full. Look for information on StoryBlend events in other locations and next summer in St. Paul!

Thanks to the following organizations for their support for StoryBlend 2008:

  • The Minnesota Department of Human Services; Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
  • The College of St. Catherine, ASL-Interpreting Department
  • PepNet Midwest
  • The Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf for their donation in honor of Bonham Cross
  • Funds provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council from an appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature
  • Sorenson Communications

Don’t miss this great opportunity to build skills and relationships while having a lot of fun!

“I cannot think of a more productive use of my professional time and money. The feedback I received and the skill development I acquired are priceless." (StoryBlend participant)

Who is it for?

Sign language interpreters who have graduated from an interpreting program and are either pre-certified or have NAD level 3 certification and have limited exposure to the adult Deaf community Great prep for taking the NIC or Video Relay!

 


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StoryBlend 2008 supporters: The College of St. Catherine ASL-Interpreting Department, PepNet Midwest , The Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf donation in honor of Bonham Cross, Funds provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council from an appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature and Sorenson Communications. Additional funding support provided in a grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services; Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division.
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