Virtual Training
February 25, 2026
6-8PM CST
"Recognizing Patterns in ASL Fingerspelling"
Presenter: MJ Bienvenu
Important Information:
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Louisiana residents registration is FREE
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Out-of-State registration is $20
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No refunds after February 18, 2026
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Deadline to register is February 25, 2026 at 12pm
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Training will be presented in ASL
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Interpreters will NOT be provided
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Special accommodation request must be received by February 15, 2026
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This training is hosted by LRID with some funding from Louisiana Commission for the Deaf
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.2 PS RID CEUS have been applied for
Training Description:
Recognizing patterns in ASL fingerspelling is a skill that is difficult for many interpreters. Through discussions and video
examples, this workshop will help interpreters improve their skills by focusing on strategies to recognize fingerspelling
patterns and help increase comprehension.
Educational Objectives:
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Discuss the patterns of ASL fingerspelling
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Identify patterns in ASL fingerspelling
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Incorporate strategies to produce accurately fingerspelled words
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Self-assess fingerspelling product post workshop
Presenters bio:
MJ Bienvenu is a pioneering Deaf ASL scholar, educator, and activist, born in Baton Rouge, LA, who grew up in a Deaf family and graduated from Gallaudet College with a BA in English, and a MA in Linguistics and Union Institute and University with degrees in Linguistics and Interdisciplinary Studies. She was a co-founder of The Bicultural Center to foster dialogue between Deaf and interpreting communities from 1987 to 1994. She then worked as professor in the Department of ASL and Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University, before retiring. She is known for her work in ASL instruction, Deaf culture, bilingualism, LGBTQIA, -isms and empowerment.
LRID is an RID-approved CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This program is offered for 0.2 PS at the some content knowledge level.
LRID promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.
Target audience: ASL/English
interpreters; students; both Deaf and
non-Deaf
