Ñ-MHT ÑMHT offers quarterly webinars for those working/aspiring to work in mental health settings in the combined languages of ASL/English/Spanish. So why Ñ-MHT?

We also offer monthly virtual office hours & networking opportunities for Spanish heritage colleagues & students. The growing demand for qualified interpreters to serve a historically marginalized and underserved community in mental health settings prompted ADMH Office of Deaf Services trilingual staff interpreters Pascual and Mansilla to launched Ñ-MHT. For that, we need a short history lesson. Surprisingly, ñ was not present in a Spanish dictionary until the 1800s. When Latin evolved and Romance languages, such as Spanish, French and Italian, began to appear in the Middle Ages phonetic sound that the ñ makes were represented by “nn”, “ni”, and “ng”. After the invention of the printing press, the letter as we know it began making an appearance. The use of double letters had a higher cost, so instead, Spaniard printers would print one and add a small symbol to differentiate it from the n - and letter ñ was born. Fast forward to present day, the letter ñ has become a unique symbol for the Spanish language. It is the only letter in the Spanish alphabet originating from Spain and is seen as a representation of Spanish heritages and their identities. When added to group names, such as Ñ-MHT, it becomes a symbol of support among a community. Ñ-MHT will serve as a brave space for individuals working in the combined languages of ASL, English and Spanish to learn more about the intricacies of interpreting with the increased complex layers of mental health demands. The goal is to provide quarterly webinars that recognize and reinforce the skills required to facilitate communication in multilingual and multicultural settings, while building a community to support our colleagues. Additionally, Ñ-MHT hopes to introduce ITP students from Spanish heritages to mental health topics and concepts while encouraging them to network with professional interpreters that can offer unique perspectives during their educational and internship process.

Ñ-MHT acknowledges that the concept of trilingual interpreting can and does include a variety of languages. The current focus will be on the combined use of Spanish, ASL, and English during the interpreting process. Hopefully in the future Ñ-MHT could possibly extend the support to other trilingual interpreters.

𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 - 𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐙Erick Rodriguez is a proud Venezuelan immigrant with a passion for language and cult...
11/06/2025

𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 - 𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐙
Erick Rodriguez is a proud Venezuelan immigrant with a passion for language and culture. A trilingual interpreter and owner of a successful photo booth business, he believes in the power of connecting with people through sharing stories and capturing meaningful moments. His love for exploring new cities has taken him across borders and reminds him to approach life with an open mind. As an avid music lover and concertgoer, you can be sure that he always has the perfect soundtrack for any occasion. When not traveling or attending concerts, he enjoys giving back to the Deaf community. He has worked in a variety of settings such as K12 and post-secondary education, VRS, mental health, and more. Having served on the board of New Mexico Mano a Mano, he is especially passionate about serving and mentoring trilingual interpreters of different walks of life.
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Erick Rodríguez es un orgulloso inmigrante venezolano con una profunda pasión por los idiomas, la cultura y las conexiones humanas. Intérprete trilingüe y dueño de un negocio de cabinas de fotos en crecimiento, cree en el poder de contar historias y capturar momentos que perduren. Su curiosidad y amor por explorar nuevas ciudades lo han llevado a cruzar fronteras, recordando siempre la importancia de vivir con una mente abierta y un espíritu aventurero. Amante de la música y los conciertos, Erick siempre encuentra la banda sonora perfecta para cada etapa de su vida. Cuando no está viajando o disfrutando de conciertos, dedica su tiempo a contribuir con la comunidad sorda. Ha trabajado en distintos ámbitos —desde la educación y el VRS hasta trabajos que incluyen la salud mental y habiendo formado parte de la junta directiva de New Mexico Mano a Mano, Erick encuentro mucha satisfacción en servir y aprender de cada experiencia.
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[Visual Description English: Erick, a Latino man, is smiling at the camera. His short black and gray hair is slicked to the side, and he has trimmed beard. He is wearing a black button-down dress shirt and black suit jacket with a red tie. He is standing outside with some trees in the background.

Descripción de imagen en Español: Erick, un hombre latino, sonríe a la cámara. Lleva el pelo corto, negro y gris, peinado hacia un lado y barba recortada. Lleva una camisa negra abotonada y una chaqueta de traje negra con corbata roja. Está afuera, de pie, con unos árboles al fondo.]

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Workshop: Foundations of Latinx Interpreter Critical Theory (LatTerpCrit):
Decolonizing Frameworks for Interpreting Practice with Juan Ramírez, MA (multilingual interpreter)

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¡𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚: 𝐏𝐫𝐨́𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨!
𝟖 𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨 @𝟓:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐂𝐓 (𝐞𝐧 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦)

Taller: Cimientos de la teoría crítica de los Intérpetes Latine (LatTerpCrit):
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10/13/2025

Noticias en español sobre política, inmigración y asuntos comunitarios para los latinos en Carolina del Norte.

10/13/2025

News in Spanish about politics, immigration and community issues for Latinos in North Carolina.

𝐇𝐨𝐲 - 𝟏𝟎 𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢́𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 "La salud mental importa. Más de uno de cada cinco adultos his...
10/10/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐲 - 𝟏𝟎 𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢́𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥
"La salud mental importa. Más de uno de cada cinco adultos hispanos vive con una enfermedad mental, pero muchos no buscan la ayuda que necesitan. Obtén más información sobre cómo puedes manejar tu salud mental. "
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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 - 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲
"Mental health matters. Over 1 in 5 Hispanic adults live with mental illness, yet many don't seek the help they need. Learn more about how you can take control of your mental health. "

La Salud Mental es un sitio web que ofrece información basada en evidencias sobre salud mental y trastornos por consumo de sustancias para las comunidades hispanohablantes de los Estados Unidos.

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