3rd Biennial International Conference ESLIAN 2021

Educational Sign Language Interpreter Association of Nigeria (ESLIAN) Invites the general public to her 3rd Biennial International Conference ESLIAN 2021

Theme

Professional preparation and conduct for quality interpreting service delivery in inclusive education for the Deaf

Sub-themes

1.Appropriate preparation of sign language Interpreters for quality service delivery
2. Legislation and sign language interpreting for quality service delivery
3. Job Security of sign language Interpreters for quality service delivery
4. Sign linguistics and harmonization for quality service delivery
5. Remuneration and motivation of interpreters for quality service delivery
6. Cultural diversity and sign language interpreting
7. Occupational hazard and safety of sign language interpreters for quality delivery
8. Other relevant topical issues within interpreting, Deaf education and welfare.

*Presenters*:

Keynotes:
1. Professor Kyauta Ibrahim,Bayero University, Kano (BUK),Kano State, Nigeria
2. Professor Miako Villanueva,Gallaudet University, Washington DC, USA

Lead Paper:
1. Hon. Chidi Olujie Northcentral University, San Diego, CA, USA. (National Secretary, NNAD)
2. Mrs Svetlana Rasheed State Certified Interpreter, German and Russian Signs
3. Mrs Natasha Parkins-Maliko University of Witswatersrand, Johannesburg, SA

DATE

Monday, 8th - Friday, 12th February, 2021
-Monday 8th - Arrival
-Tuesday 9th - Workshop part I
-Wednesday 10th - Workshop part II
-Thursday 11th - Conference opening & Plenary I
-Friday - Plenary II, AGM & Dinner

Chief Host

His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, The Executive Governor, Oyo State Nigeria

Host

Prof. Kamoru Usman The Provost, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo Oyo State, Nigeria

Co-Host

Oladipupo Omobosola, The National President, Educational Sign Language Interpreters Association of Nigeria (ESLIAN)

Special Guest of Honour

H.E., Sen. Umaru Tanko Al-Makura Former Governor of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Conference Chair

Mr. Ufford Anefiok, Dean, School of Special Education, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo.

Conference Coordinator

Timothy Tinat, Chairman, African Federation of Sign Language Interpreters (AFSLI)

Workshop Chair

Obed Mambwe (Zambia); African Regional Representative (ARR) at World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI)

Conference Registration

International Participants = $150
- Local/Regular (Individual) = N12,000.00
-Student = N5,000.00
-Institution/Organization = N25,000.00
- Pre-conference Workshop = N5,000.00
-Vetting (presenters only) = N3,000.00

Target Participants

- Sign Language Interpreters
- Teachers of the Deaf
- Other Special Educators
- Interpreters Trainers
-Parents/Guardian of the Deaf
- Head, Administrators and/or Directors of Governmental Organizations
- Children, Siblings, Friends and other relatives of the Deaf Adult (CODA, SODA, FODA....)
- Legislators and other Legal Practitioners
- Curriculum planners, Executors and Supervisors
-Medical and Paramedics Agents
- Deaf Adults
All other interested individuals not mentioned.

Call for Abstract


An abstract of not more than 200 words should be sent to info@eslian.org, ebikalu4@gmail.com or both For Hotel Accommodation, call Olubunmi on +2348163179243

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