{"id":34679,"date":"2016-12-01T15:59:20","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T21:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=34679"},"modified":"2016-12-01T16:02:47","modified_gmt":"2016-12-01T22:02:47","slug":"%ef%bb%bffree-webinar-what-interpreters-need-to-know-about-the-ada-121216","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2016\/12\/01\/%ef%bb%bffree-webinar-what-interpreters-need-to-know-about-the-ada-121216\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Webinar: What Interpreters Need to Know about the ADA 12\/12\/16"},"content":{"rendered":"

Free Webinar: What Interpreters Need to Know about the ADA<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) presents the following training opportunity:<\/p>\n

What Interpreters Need to Know about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/p>\n

*Free CEUs (Ethics and Interpreting)<\/p>\n

Date: December 12, 2016<\/p>\n

Time: 6:00\u20149:00 pm CST<\/p>\n

Presented by: Amanda Tuite, Communication Access Specialist
\nWhat Interpreters Need to Know about the ADA
\nRegister now!<\/p>\n

https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/5527050717934083329<\/a><\/p>\n

Link to the pre-test (required for CEUs) will be sent beginning on December 5, 2016<\/p>\n

Free CEUs: .3 DHHS BEI CEUs (Ethics\/Interpreting) are approved. CEUs provided are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) CEUs and are recognized and accepted by the Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) as CEUs for BEI certified interpreters. To earn CEUs each individual must be logged into the webinar system and participate in the interactive session, as well as complete a pre-test and a post-test. For those viewing in a group, please contact dhhs.webinar@hhsc.state.tx.us for further instructions.
\nIf you need RID CEUs, contact an RID CEU provider in advance of the session to request PINRA approval to earn CEUs.<\/p>\n

Participants will be able to:<\/p>\n

\u2013 describe the basic requirements of the ADA regarding communication access for persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing
\n\u2013 clarify common misconceptions regarding the ADA and how it applies to sign language interpreters
\n\u2013 utilize strategies to educate consumers and refer to appropriate resources within the role of an interpreter<\/p>\n

The training will be presented in American Sign Language; voice interpreters will be provided. To request other auxiliary aids or services necessary for effective communication, please contact dhhs.webinar@hhsc.state.tx.us.<\/p>\n

About the presenter:<\/p>\n

Born and raised in Texas, Amanda serves as a Communication Access Specialist at Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS), under the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Amanda has worked two years as an advocate on behalf of Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers who were denied access to communication. Amanda attended University of North Texas. Since then, she has given workshops on various topics such as Deaf Self Advocacy Training (DSAT), Disclosing your Disability, Law Enforcement Training, Soft Skills and also provides state wide advocacy training to empower people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing with knowledge of their disability rights. Amanda is a board member of Deaf Women United and volunteers her time with Deaf Women of Austin. She resides in Austin, Texas with her husband and two children.<\/p>\n

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.<\/p>\n

View System Requirements<\/p>\n

https:\/\/support.citrixonline.com\/webinar\/all_files\/G2W010003<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Free Webinar: What Interpreters Need to Know about the ADA The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) presents the following training opportunity: What Interpreters Need to Know about the Americans with…<\/p>\n

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