Nebraska Association for Translators & Interpreters
18th Annual Regional Conference
“Cultivate Your Superpowers”
Schedule At-A-Glance
Hosted at Bellevue University, Bellevue, Nebraska
THURSDAY Aug 3, 2017
11:30 - ATA Exam Registration opens.
12:00 NATI Conference Registration Opens
12:30 Conference Opening, Welcome and Announcements
ROOM 545 (capacity 25) / ROOM 546 (capacity 25) / ROOM 566 (capacity 40) / ROOM 567 (capacity 40)
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. / ATA certification exam
1:15 - 2:45 p.m. / National Certification for Medical Interpreters
Alicia Roeth
(Repeated Sat 10:15-11:45am) / ✓Getting Ready for Those Translation & Interpretation Assignments
Marsha Conroy & Julian Staab
(Repeated Sat 3-4:30pm)
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. / Culture Smart
Edelweiss Rothe& Mindy Ruffalo / ✓Making Sense of Worker's Comp: Important Information for Translators & Interpreters –
Rod Rehm, JD / ✓Drug Trafficking Trials in Federal Court (Language Specific-Spanish)
Lilia Bustos
(Repeated Fri 3-4:30pm)
4:45 - 6:15 p.m. / *Interpreting in Dental Settings
Dr. Lourdes Secola, DDS / New Horizons for Translators and Interpreters
Cynthia Roat
(Repeated Fri 10:15-11:45am) / ✓*Ethics, Ethics, wherefore art thou, Ethics?
Janet Bonet
(RepeatedSat 10:15-11:45am)
* = Approved for CCHI Medical CEU’s ✓= Approved for Nebraska State Court Interpreter CEU’s
FRIDAY Aug 4, 2017
7:30 AM Continental Breakfast & Registration
8:00 Announcements
ROOM 545(capacity 25) / ROOM 546 (capacity 25) / ROOM 566 (capacity 40) / ROOM 567 (capacity 40)8:30-10:00 a.m. / ✓The Specialized Skills of a Telephonic Interpreter
CynthiaRoat
(Repeated Fri 1:15-2:45pm) / ✓Professional Ethics for Court Interpreters –
Part 1 of 2
Jeck-Jenard Navarrete / ✓Automotive Terminology
Angie Birchfield / ✓Demystifying State Court Certification Exams
Kelly Varguez
(Repeat of Thu 4:45-6:15pm)
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. / New Horizons for Translators and Interpreters
Cynthia Roat
(Repeat of Thu 4:45-6:15pm) / ✓Professional Ethics for Court Interpreters –
Part 2 of 2
Jeck-Jenard Navarrete / ✓A Motley Crew Review: Rethinking How We Translate about Clichés, Sayings, Axioms and Idioms
Janet Bonet / *Project Harmony: Interpreting in the Mental Health Setting
Jessica Kroeker and Javier Castellote
(Repeated Fri 1:15-2:45pm)
11:45 - 1:15 LUNCH
Keynote Speech: Spanish Language Media in Nebraska
Mr. Mike Flood
1:15 - 2:45 p.m. / The Specialized Skills of a Telephonic Interpreter
Cynthia Roat
(Repeat of Fri 8:30-10am) / *Project Harmony: Interpreting in the Mental Health Setting
Jessica Kroeker and Javier Castellote
(Repeat of Fri 10:15-11:45am) / What Entrepreneurs & Start Up Businesses Should Know
Elizabeth Yearwood and Rand Hansen / ✓The Ethical Interpreter: Building Daily Habits for Continual Skills Development
Kelly Varguez
(Repeat of Thu 4:45-6:15 pm)
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. / ✓Medical Terminology
Wyman Borts / ✓Ethics for Court Interpreters in Real Scenarios
Christopher Roth, JD / ✓Standards and Protocol
Angie Birchfield
(Repeated Sat 3-4:30pm) / ✓Drug Trafficking Trials in Federal Court (Language Specific-Spanish)
Lilia Bustos
(Repeat of Thu 3-4:30pm)
5:00 to 7:00 Reception
Entertainment: performance by Africa Culture Connection
* = Approved for CCHI Medical CEU’s ✓= Approved for NE Supreme Court Legal CEU’s
SATURDAY Aug 5, 2017
7:30 AM Continental Breakfast & Registration
8:00 Announcement
ROOM 545 (capacity 25) / ROOM 546 (capacity 25) / ROOM 566 (capacity 40) / ROOM 567 (capacity 40)8:30-10:00 a.m. / *Interpreting in Speech-Language Pathology
Angela Luther
(Repeated Sat 3-4:30pm) / ✓*Consecutive Interpreting - Skill Building
Alicia Roeth
(Repeated Sat 1:15-2:45pm) / ✓Court Interpreter as an Expert Witness
Ernest Nino-Murcia / ✓Basic Immigration Law
Judge Horacio Wheelock
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. / *The Perioperative Process and Protocols for Medical Interpreters
Wyman Borts, Jr. / National Certification for Medical Interpreters
Alicia Roeth
(Repeat ofThu 1:15-2:45pm) / ✓*Ethics, Ethics, wherefore art thou, Ethics?
Janet Bonet
(Repeat of Thu 4:45-6:15pm) / ✓Automotive Terminology
Angie Birchfield
(Repeat of Fri 8:30-10am)
11:45 - 1:15 LUNCH and ANNUAL REPORT
Plenary Speakers Waheed Amini and Mohammad Sahil:
Interpreting in the War Zone
1:15 - 2:45 p.m. / *Professional Interpreters: Vicarious Trauma & Fatigue
Sharon Jackson / ✓*Consecutive Interpreting - Skill Building
Alicia Roeth
(Repeat of Sat 10:15-11:45am) / Video Translation 101
Jordan Fountain
Wei Whitbeck / ✓Language Access Case Law Update
Jennifer Verhein
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. / *Interpreting in Speech-Language Pathology
Angela Luther
(Repeat of Sat 8:30-10am) / ✓Getting Ready for Translation & Interpretation Assignments
Marsha Conroy
(Repeat of Thu 1:15 – 2:45) / ✓Standards and Protocol
Angie Birchfield
(Repeat of Fri 3-4:30pm) / Interpreting in Church Settings
Claudio Huang
4:30 – 5:00 Closing Remarks AND Raffle
(Must be present to win!)
* = Approved for CCHI Medical CEU’s ✓= Approved for NE Supreme Court Legal CEU’s
2017 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
NATI2017
Annual Regional Conference / By
July 7
Member
Earlybird / By
July 7
NON-Member Earlybird / After
July 7
Member
Regular / After
July 7
NON-Member Regular / All registration is online at
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 with the “Send a Check” option.
Your registration will be confirmed when payment is received.
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Go online and register at “News & Events”! It’s that simple.
Make sure you are logged in to receive your member discount when you register!
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Meals included in registration:
●Thursday – light reception at Bellevue University
●Friday & Saturday Breakfast and Lunch, Friday night reception and entertainment
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Lodging: Special NATI rates at Bellevue Comfort Inn - 2105 Pratt Avenue Bellevue NE (402) 292 1155.
Make your reservations to get the NATI rate by July 6, 2017. Their website is:
In Bellevue near the conference venue you will also find several other options.
The Whitehouse Inn and Holiday Inn Express
are all just a few minutes from Bellevue University.
Travel: Fly into Omaha Eppley Airfield. Drive to the venue easily. Full directions are available on the Bellevue University website:
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.
See the NATI website under “News and Events”
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 or Exhibitor on our website:
Special thanks to Bellevue University
for allowing us to hold our event on their beautiful campus.
**** ATA Certification Exam Sitting will be held on Thursday August 3, 2017. All registration is via ATA and must be completed according to ATA deadlines and requirements. NATI is only hosting the location.
BEST BARGAIN
All 3 days / $245 / $295 / $295 / $345
BOTH Thursday
Friday / $155 / $205 / $205 / $255
BOTH Thursday
Saturday / $155 / $205 / $205 / $255
BOTH
Friday
Saturday / $205 / $255 / $255 / $305
ONLY Thursday / $80 / $130 / $130 / $180
ONLY Friday OR ONLY Saturday / $115 / $165 / $165 / $215
NOTE: Substantial discounts and benefits are now available for Corporate Members; see the website for benefits and prices.
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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
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Add to the fun – donate a prize to our incentive raffle.
We look forward to seeing you!
LATE REGISTRATION FEE:Late registration after July 29th will be assessed a $75 fee in addition to the regular registration conference price.
Cancellation Policy: Notice of cancellation of registration must be in writing via email to . 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.