Train the Trainer
Training Goal
SLOTS AT SAN ANTONIO ARE STILL AVAILABLE. CONTACT Ann Horn at
[email protected] for further information.
This training will provide participants with the curriculum and tools
necessary to teach deaf self advocacy. Advocacy, self advocacy, self
determination, self esteem, requesting interpreter services, understanding
interpreter ethics, and locating resources are some of the concepts covered.
Target Audience
For individuals who are: 1) fluent in sign language 2) have an advanced
knowledge level of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and 3) have some
experience as a trainer.
Training Date and City
San Antonio – June 1-7, 2011
Registration Deadline: May 20, 2011
Lubbock – July 6-7, 2011
Registration Deadline: June 29, 2011
Arlington – July 21-22, 2011
Registration Deadline: July 14, 2011
Houston – August 16-17, 2011
Registration Deadline: August 9, 2011
This is a two day training, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. The training is
limited to 30 participants and is free.
After registration is confirmed, the exact location will be provided.
To register
Advanced registration is required. To register by email send: 1) Your name,
2) mailing address, 3) phone number, and 4) email addresss to:
[email protected]; type “DSAT Train the Trainer” in the subject
line. Registration confirmation will be sent by email and will include the
location of the session. Be sure to use an email address that you check
often.
To register by phone, contact Randi Turner: 512-407-3250 (v), 512-407-3251
(TTY) or Ann Horn at 512-410-1387 (VP).
This session is sponsorsed by the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative
Services, Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. The DSAT project
was a collaborative effort to create a self advocacy training for
communication access services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The project team consisted of the National Consortium of Interpreter
Education Center (NCIEC), Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD), and T.S.
Writing Services, who collaborated with Digiterp Communications and D.E.
West STudios.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education RSA CFDA #41.160A and B, Training
of Interpreters for Individuals Who are Deaf and Who are Deaf-Blind.