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Workshop: Interpreting in NA Meetings - workshop for Interpreters
NEW DATE: Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour lunch and many breaks
Location: 99 Gerrard Street East (Jarvis and Gerrard), Toronto
Instructor: Merico Tesolin
Complete details below:
Interpreter Workshop: Interpreting in NA Meetings
NEW DATE: Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre – 99 Gerrard St East, Toronto
This one-day hands-on workshop is designed for ASL-English interpreters, including both Deaf and hearing interpreters, who want to strengthen their skills in Narcotics Anonymous (NA) settings.
While AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and NA share similar values, this workshop will focus specifically on NA—its language, culture, and lived experience.
Presented by Merico Tesolin who is a Deafblind NA Member with lived experience in the program.
(Revised) Workshop Fee:
Before June 9th: $125
After June 9th: $150
Registration closes on June 20th, 2025.
Hands On ASL! will coordinate registration and payment
25% of all proceeds will support Hands on ASL’s community fund, helping Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals access attend free ASL classes.
Limited to 12 participants — first come, first served.
Workshop Schedule:
8:30 – 9:00 | Icebreaker & Greet
9:00 – 12:00 | Morning Workshop
12:00 – 1:30 | Lunch Break (lunch not provided)
1:30 – 4:30 | Afternoon Workshop
4:30 – 5:00 | Wrap-up & Feedback
Light refreshments will be provided.
Topics include:
- NA-specific language and spiritual concepts in both English and ASL
- Harm caused by unprepared or inconsistent interpreting
- Ethical boundaries for interpreters who are not in recovery
- A personal lens: Merico shares parts of his own recovery journey to deepen your understanding of how the program works
- Group discussion and hands-on examples
This is a community-led workshop, not affiliated with any interpreting agency or organization.
Important Notes:
- Additional sessions may be offered if interest is high
- A Zoom version may be available in the future for those unable to attend in person
- If you’re outside Toronto and would like to host this workshop in your area, please contact Merico directly
- If you’re interested in being notified when the Zoom session is available, email Merico to be added to his mailing list
- Interpreting students may contact Merico—if there is enough interest, a separate student session may be arranged at a reduced rate
To contact Merico directly (not for June 22nd registration), email:
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