{"id":29287,"date":"2014-11-19T00:56:02","date_gmt":"2014-11-19T06:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=29287"},"modified":"2014-11-19T00:56:02","modified_gmt":"2014-11-19T06:56:02","slug":"join-us-for-whats-in-a-name-anna-witter-merithew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2014\/11\/19\/join-us-for-whats-in-a-name-anna-witter-merithew\/","title":{"rendered":"Join us for “What’s in a Name?” Anna Witter Merithew"},"content":{"rendered":"

Join us for “What’s in a Name?” Anna Witter Merithew<\/strong><\/p>\n

This session delves into what it means to be an interpreter and the role of an interpreter K-12 and post-secondary.
\nPresenter<\/p>\n

Anna Witter-Merithew, M.Ed., CSC, SC:<\/span>L, OIC:<\/span>C, SC:<\/span>PA, CI and CT is the Director of the MARIE Center housed at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). MARIE is a partner center of the National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers (NCIEC) and serves as the Center of Excellence on<\/span> Legal Interpreting. In her capacity as Director, Anna oversees the Legal Interpreter Training Program (LITP) offered through UNC, is currently creating a court interpreting induction program in each of the NCIEC regions, and is developing a series of training packages for a legal interpreting train-the-trainer event that will soon be launched.<\/p>\n

Participant Requirements<\/p>\n

Participants must take the pre and post tests and keep their webinar screen active<\/span> at least 70% of the time to earn CEUs. Texas BEI CEUs are approved (.<\/span>15). If you need RID CEUs, contact an RID CEU provider in advance of the session to request PINRA approval to earn CEUs.<\/p>\n

CART (Communication Access Real-time Translation) will be provided. Email dhhstraining@dars.state.tx.us or call 512-407-3267 (voice) or 512-410-7691 (VP) for other necessary accommodations by 11\/30\/2014.<\/p>\n

Audio can be obtained through your computer. If you need sign language interpreter services have the relay service of your choice call 1-866-226-9790, access code 3799711 to join the session. If you do not have speakers on your computer, call the number above to access the audio portion of the session.<\/p>\n

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:<\/p>\n

Thursday, December 4, 2014 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www1.gotomeeting.com\/register\/183831304<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, December 4, 2014 5:00 PM – 6:30 AM CST<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www1.gotomeeting.com\/register\/576935033<\/a><\/p>\n

Once registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.<\/p>\n

System Requirements<\/p>\n

PC-based attendees
\nRequired: Windows\u00ae 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server<\/p>\n

Mac\u00ae-based attendees
\nRequired: Mac OS\u00ae X 10.6 or newer<\/p>\n

Mobile attendees
\nRequired: iPhone\u00ae, iPad\u00ae, Android\u2122 phone or Android tablet<\/p>\n

Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services (DARS)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Join us for “What’s in a Name?” Anna Witter Merithew This session delves into what it means to be an interpreter and the role of an interpreter K-12 and post-secondary. Presenter Anna Witter-Merithew, M.Ed., CSC, SC:L, OIC:C, SC:PA, CI and…<\/p>\n

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