Thank you for your kind advice and the information about how to order your book on RSI. I'd like to thank you for all your research and time you have spent to help other "hurting" interpreters.

Connie from Minnesota

I was waiting to respond to your request [for a recommendation] until Ruth came to speak to my Repetitive Strain Injury group, which she did last night.   This was her second presentation to us, the first being three years ago when her book was published.

Ruth is extremely knowledgeable about these problems, both through her own life experiences and through her research.  She embellishes her presentation with her own stories, which people respond to very positively.  She speaks well, clearly and assertively.

I hope this is helpful to you as you consider hiring Ruth's services for your school district.

Sincerely,
Susan Nobel, MSW Mt.Sinai Medical Center

Dear Ms. Saxum:

I chaired a workshop event presented here in the Capital Region by Ruth Aleskovsky several months ago. The day was attended by 10 interpreters, 8 members of the Capital Region Interpreter Network and 2 people who came in from outside the area.

Response was uniformly very positive. Participants felt that they received a lot of new information about RSI and self care. Many of our misconceptions were corrected and attention was called to habits and behaviors that most of us had not realized were dangerous. As an educational event it was certainly a success.

I should also mention that the tone of the day--Ruth's manner, her willingness to share her personal story, the atmosphere of collegiality and caring--created an experience that was not only informative but also emotionally restorative and healing. We were reminded to value ourselves as professionals and human beings and to care for ourselves accordingly. This, as you know, is something that all too frequently falls by the wayside as we struggle to meet the many demands of our profession.

I'm sure I speak for everyone who attended the CRIN workshop when I say that Ruth deserves our highest recommendation.

Best,
Karen Weeden