Diane Currie Richardson
@dcrichardson · Joined October 2021
Diane received a BS in Deaf Education from Illinois State University in 1974 and completed ASL interpreter training at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1975. Throughout her 41-year career, she held national interpreter certification through Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. She worked with deaf people as an ASL interpreter, a teacher, a job coach, and a social worker. She also taught interpreter students in Wausau (Wisconsin), Minneapolis, and St. Paul.
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On “What Living Without Mental Imagery Has Taught Me”
Great article, Sage Marie! Thank you for sharing your observations and thoughts on living with aphantasia. I totally resonate with all this.
Article · Memories Without Imagery—Remembering Outside the Lines
People with aphantasia may struggle with memory recall. This may be because our memories are image-free. But, just because we can't see our memories, does that mean we don't have them? The ability to visualize is not a prerequisite for remembering rich experiences.
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On “Interpreting in the Dark - Being an Interpreter with Aphantasia”
Hi, Nicole! Thank you for your feedback and comments. I am so glad to hear you found my article helpful. I don't know the term "neuro-sparkly" but am curious to learn about it. It sounds as though you have a lot going on, but don't let that stop you if you are passionate about becoming an Auslan interpreter. Your English aptitude is a definite strength. There are a lot of things that go into making a good interpreter and having a mind's eye doesn't guarantee success. (Thank goodness!) Thanks again for reaching out. I wish you all the best!