{"id":10061,"date":"2010-04-11T03:03:08","date_gmt":"2010-04-11T08:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=10061"},"modified":"2010-04-11T04:22:33","modified_gmt":"2010-04-11T09:22:33","slug":"call-for-interpreters-and-ssps-for-deafblind-awarness-conference-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2010\/04\/11\/call-for-interpreters-and-ssps-for-deafblind-awarness-conference-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Interpreters and SSPs for DeafBlind Awarness Conference & Training"},"content":{"rendered":"

Call for Interpreters and SSPs for the Deafblind Awareness Conference, San
\nMarcos, TX<\/strong><\/p>\n

Training April 24 or May 1, 2010 at 9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Are you interested in working in a paid position an Interpreter and\/or as a
\nSSP for the Deafblind Awareness Conference in June 11 \u2013 13, 2010? If you
\nare, please contact Lucinda Reyna at DARS Deafblind Services at 512-377-0588
\nor email Lucinda.reyna@dars.state.tx.us to sign up for one of the
\npre-conference trainings and to obtain a Texas vendor ID # if you do not
\nalready have one. Deadline to sign up for training is 5 days prior to the
\nevent. If you are not able to attend the training, you can still sign up as
\na vendor and possibly be contacted to work. However preference will be
\ngiven first to those who attend the training and meet other criteria.<\/p>\n

The training will be lead by Nancy Riley, Kristin Lund along with Kris Cue
\nand Kim Powers-Smith. There will also be a panel of consumers with various
\ncommunication needs who will share their personal experiences as well as
\ntraining on guiding techniques.<\/p>\n

Due to time constraints, no CEUs are offered for the training. Independent
\nstudy CEUs can be arranged by going to TSID\u2019s website at
\n http:\/\/www.tsid.org\/ceus\/rid.php#independent<\/a> or contact Ann Horn at
\nann.horn@dars.state.tx.us<\/p>\n

A background check will be required before you can work as an SSP whether
\nyou attend the training or not. A copy of your background check can be
\nobtained from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) on North Lamar. Please
\nnote that BEI certified interpreters have already completed this part. You
\nmust submit a copy of your background report to Lucinda Reyna by May 17,
\n2010. Even if you attend the training and sign up as a vendor, you will not
\nbe called to work as an SSP unless we have a background check in file for
\nyou. Persons with serious criminal history problems will not be accepted
\nfor work as an SSP.<\/p>\n

1. Contact Lucinda Reyna to sign up for training at least 5 days before the
\ntraining date (April 19 for April 24th training, April 26 for May 1st
\ntraining) and as a vendor by May 3, 2010.<\/p>\n

2. Send your background check report to Lucinda via fax 512-377-0592, drop
\noff in person or mail at 4900 N. Lamar, Ste. 220, Mail Code 1409, Austin,
\nTX 78756, or email as attachment Lucinda.reyna@dars.state.tx.us by May 17,
\n2010.<\/p>\n

3. Attend the pre-conference training on April 24 or May 1 at 9 am \u2013 5 pm:
\nCriss Cole Rehabilitation Center (CCRC), 4800 N. Lamar, Austin TX<\/p>\n

Working at the conference:<\/p>\n

Interpreters will be needed for platform interpreting, tactile interpreting,
\nand close vision interpreting. The pay for interpreters will vary depending
\non the interpreting agency.<\/p>\n

SSP\u2019s will be needed to interpret visual information and as a human guide
\nfor Deafblind persons attending the conference. The pay for SSPs will be
\n$10.50 an hour for those who do not attend the training. Those who attend
\nthe training will be paid $12.50 an hour.<\/p>\n

We hope to hear from you and look forward to working with you in providing
\nan exciting conference for Deafblind participants and their families.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Call for Interpreters and SSPs for the Deafblind Awareness Conference, San Marcos, TX Training April 24 or May 1, 2010 at 9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Are you interested in working in a paid position an Interpreter and\/or as a…<\/p>\n

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