Windsor Mountain International Summer Camp/University of Southern Maine are seeking advanced interpreting students for a 6-credit internship class. This class involves interpreting for 4 weeks at our summer camp in NH, in a variety of situations, with both Deaf children and adults. Interns can enjoy their summer outdoors while interpreting soccer, kayaking, theatrical productions, arts and crafts, meetings and more. You will work with an experienced mentor/instructor on a daily basis, develop ASL skills, immerse yourself in sign language and Deaf culture, and have an amazing experience, all while further developing your interpreting skills. This class is exceptional for those intending to enter the field of Educational Interpreting, or Teacher of the Deaf. Room and board are included. For more information please visit www.windsormountain.org or email ellelangevin@gmail.com

Washington, DC September 2006:

– Online Portal for finding Sign Language Interpreters and Agencies

A new online portal has launched geared towards sign language Interpreters and Agencies that serve the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind, Within one website the public can view available Interpreters and Agencies and compare prices, availability, and experience. By being centralized, it’s also easier for employers to post career or freelance interpreting work and begin reviewing applications that comes in.

“An exciting website”, said a seasoned and certificated Interpreter, “because it’s a one-of-a-kind, and will take accessibility to a new level.” With the support of the Interpreting Community and the public, it’s certain that the website will become a strong accommodating tool for getting much needed services on a nationwide scale.

The website also offers free sign-ups for Mentors who want to help others enhance their sign language skills and for Support Service Providers, who avail themselves to work with those who are Deaf-Blind. Also, a backend forum community permits for professional development discussion and networking.

Anyone may begin an online search for Interpreters or Agencies at www.InterpreterConnections.com, searching by state or by the variety of Sign Language Certificates offered by states and associations. Signing up at this user-friendly site is free and is expected to take people by surprise!

Print the Interpreter Information Questionnaire here (85k .pdf document)

Attention all sign language interpreters and interpreter students:

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Referral Center (DHHARC), under the auspices of the Nevada Association of the Deaf and on behalf of the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, is actively compiling a data base of sign language interpreters and students throughout the state of Nevada.

The purpose of this database is to locate and accurately identify all persons engaged in the profession of interpreting; whether it is in freelance, education, community based and/or as a student interpreter. Most importantly, the data collected provides the measurable numbers necessary to justify funding that can obtain resources designed to improve and enhance training and professional develop opportunities for interpreters in the state of Nevada.

How to participate?
Print the Interpreter Listing Information Questionnaire now.
Then complete the survey and submit or mail it directly back to our office. Please feel free to encourage other interpreters/students to participate in this survey. The more data collected means more opportunities for interpreters and eventually offer better services to the deaf individuals and the hearing community. As a reminder, all survey information is strictly confidential.

Your participation towards this endeavor will help build a stronger united front that will benefit those working as interpreters as well as those that are impacted by this profession.

For those persons that are currently in compliance with NRS 656a (Interpreter Certification Law), you have the option to be listed on the Department of Vocational Rehabilitations website which is made available to the public. Just check the box applicable in the survey.

Thank you for your time and support.


Sincerely,

Gary W. Olsen
Director/Advocate

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center
111 West Telegraph Street, Carson City, NV 89703
775-887-1060 V/TTY 775-887-1055 Fax